Va Fl 07-19

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VA Fast Letter 07-19.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Benefits Administration

Washington, D.C. 20420

August 27, 2007

Director (00/21)

All VA Regional Offices

In Reply Refer To: 211B

Fast Letter 07-19

SUBJ: Procedures for Handling Extraordinary Awards

Background

The Compensation and Pension (C&P) Service Bulletin dated June 2007 discussed new procedures for regional offices (ROs) to follow in cases involving awards with an effective date retroactive eight or more years or that result in a lump-sum payment of$250,000 or more. These awards require a review by the C&P Service prior to awardauthorization. This fast letter (FL) provides more detailed guidance for handling these types of cases.