Here's the details: I currently have a claim in with the VA. This claim is an appeal to my original rating. I just checked it on ebenefits; its under a pending decision approval. However, a new claim has been opened up, today, stating: "Military pay in lieu of compensation" This is current as of today. I think that is what the VA decided on my current claim which is still in a pending decision approval. Can someone tell me what does this Military Pay in lieu of compensation means? It also states