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Kray
I am applying under the Agent Orange change criteria for "Coronary Artery Disease" and "Pancreatic Cancer" with the associated Whipple surgery, plus other medical problems not on the Agent Orange list. I was stationed in Vietnam during the period 1970 to 1971. I am retired USAF (20 years) since since 1974 and am receiving Military Retired Pay. I was told to fill out VA Form 21-526EZ and I am having trouble answering Question 18 and am unable to find the correct answer for my situation. I just do not fully understand the question and what will happen to the choice I select. I have never filed any VA claim in the past and have no previous VA number. I have medical records to support my illnesses and have completed all of the necessary forms including Consent to Release Medical information from my Doctor's. I need this answer to be able to file the form.
If I do not check the box what could happen?
If I do check the block what could happen?
If you make the wrong selection, can it be changed?
Would someone be so kind as to explain the proceedure with maybe an example, each way so I can make the correct selection. I would appreciate all the help you could give for my situation.
Thank You
Listed below is Question 18 on the form.
IMPORTANT: Unless you check the box in Item 18 below, you are telling us that you are choosing to receive VA compensation instead of military retired pay, if it is determined you are entitled to both benefits. If you are awarded military retired pay prior to compensation, we will reduce you retired pay by that amount, VA will notify the Military Pay Center of all benefit changes.
If you receive both military retired pay and VA compensation, some of the amount you get may be recouped by VA , or, in the case of Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI), by the Department of Defense.
18. ____ No, I do not want VA compensation in lieu of military retired pay.
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