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M22-4, Part V October 15, 2007 |
Part V, Chapter 30 Procedures, Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, Education Procedures, is changed as follows.
Chapter 12 titled "Additional Contributions " is added. Substantive changes to existing instructions are as follows.
Paragraphs 12.04 clarifies who can make and receive the additional contributions. The policy advisory dated July 11, 2005 is rescinded.
Paragraph 12.07 includes information about the MGIB600 website, which has data about additional contributions. Paragraph 12.07 also clarifies how development should be done for additional contributions when development is necessary. The policy advisory dated February 16, 2006 is rescinded.
Paragraph 12.07b clarifies that a separate Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is required to verify each additional contribution.
Paragraph 12.13 clarifies the effective date rules for the additional contribution benefit and provides the appropriate legal citations. This paragraph reverses the prior policy regarding payment of additional contributions after release from duty due to administrative error. If administrative error is confirmed by the service department, VA can now pay the additional contributions as though they were made while the person was still on active duty. The policy advisories dated October 4, 2007, December 22, 2003, and December 17, 2003 are rescinded.
Appendix B now includes a note regarding the payment of additional contributions in apprenticeship and on-the-job training cases.
Appendix C includes the statement that the MGIB600 website may be used to establish a claimant's RAD date as was indicated in a policy advisory issued June 28, 2007, which is not rescinded. System advisories dated July 27, 2006 and February 2, 2007 are rescinded.
RESCISSION: Circular 22-01-01, Appendix B, change
2, dated June 4, 2004
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
Keith
M. Wilson
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: Printed
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Distribution only)
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M22-4,
Part V Change 25 April 19, 2006 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
This change is a complete revision of part V, chapter 1. Only substantive changes, described below, are in brackets [ ].
Paragraph 1.17: Examples throughout paragraph 1.17 are updated. Paragraph 1.17a(4) updates the instruction regarding call-up to active duty. Paragraph 1.17g clarifies that only categories I and II are affected by the ROTC scholarship provision. .
Paragraph 1.18 provides an updated discussion of the impact of Selected Reserve service on chapter 30.
Paragraph 1.20c clarifies that the loan repayment provision only applies to categories I and II. The first loan repayment example is clarified.
The chapter 30 rate tables are updated and reorganized for better online access.
RECISSIONS: M22-4, Part V, changes 21, 22 and 23
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
Keith M. Wilson
Director, Education Service
Distribution: Printed Distribution: NONE
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M22-4,
Part V Change 24 March 8, 2005 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 8-i and 8-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 8-i and 8-ii attached.
Pages 8-7 through 8-11: Remove these pages and insert pages 8-7 through 8-10 attached.
Paragraphs 8.09 through 8.14 are updated to reflect new procedures in the RPOs with regard to the DoD Coordinator and the responsibilities within that position.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
JACK McCOY
Director, Education Service
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M22-4,
Part V Change 23 August 19, 2004 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 1-A-5 and 1-A-6: Remove these pages and insert pages 1-A-5 and 1-A-6 attached.
Pages 1-B-5 and 1-B-6: Remove these pages and insert pages 1-B-5 and 1-B-6 attached.
Pages 1-C-9 and 1-C-10: Remove these pages and insert pages 1-C-9 and 1-C-10 attached.
Pages 1-E-7 and 1-E-8: Remove these pages and insert pages 1-E-7 and 1-E-8 attached.
These rates reflect the cost of living adjustment effective October 1, 2004.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
JACK McCOY
Director, Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
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M22-4,
Part V Change 22 Erratum April 30, 2003 |
Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, Part V, Change 22 is changed as follows:
Page ii: Delete “Circular 22-01-01, Appendix A, paragraph 2”.
Appendix A has not been issued.
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M22-4,
Part V Change 22 April 8, 2003 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Pages 1-i through 1-iii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-i through 1-iii attached.
Pages 1-1 through 1-38: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-1 through 1-49 attached.
Pages 1-E-3 and 1-E-4: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-E-3 and 1-E-4 attached.
Paragraph 1.02a updates the definition of "active duty" to be consistent with the regulations.
Paragraph 1.02d updates the definition of "continuous active duty" to be consistent with the regulations.
Paragraph 1.04 tables are updated to reflect changes from Public Laws 106-419 and 107-103. Category IA, IB, or IC eligibility can now be based on any period of active duty which first began after June 30, 1985. This provision is retroactive to the inception of chapter 30 which was July 1, 1985. The tables also reflect the new rule that the high school requirement may be met at anytime after release from service. The Open Period table is corrected to delete the statement that two periods can sometimes be combined.
Paragraph 1.05 tables are updated to reflect the two new eligibility categories and the change to the high school eligibility requirement brought about by Public Laws 106-419 and 107-103.
Paragraphs 1.09 and 1.10 are updated to reflect the new category IVC created by Public Law 106-419. The category IVB paragraph is updated to show that multiple periods may be considered.
Paragraph 1.15 is a new paragraph that provides details on the provision in Public Law 106-419 that category IA, IB, or IC eligibility can be based on any obligated period of active duty which first began after June 30, 1985. Previously, eligibility could only be based on an “initial” obligated period of active duty.
Paragraph 1.17a clarifies the types of service that are excluded from consideration in category IA, IB, 1C, Open Period and IVB cases.
Paragraph 1.17e clarifies the examples regarding conditional discharges.
Paragraph 1.17f includes details about the new high school eligibility requirement for categories I and II.
Paragraph 1.18 provides more background information regarding reserve service.
Paragraph 1.19a provides the delimiting date for the new categories IIC and IID added by Public Law 107-103 and the new category IVC added by Public Law 106-419.
Paragraph 1.19d provides the delimiting rules for persons who are eligible based on the liberalized high school and service provision of Public Law 106-419.
Paragraph 1.20a clarifies how entitlement is calculated when the individual has multiple periods of service and eligibility is based on categories IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IVA, IVB, and IVC.
Paragraphs 1.20a and b explain how to compute entitlement for the new
categories IIC, IID, and IVC.Paragraph 1.20c contains clarification of the effect of the military's loan repayment program on chapter 30 eligibility.
Paragraph 1.20e now makes clear that chapter 30 benefits may generally not be extended beyond 48 months even if an individual would otherwise be eligible for an extension to the end of the term, semester, or quarter.
Paragraph 1.21c clarifies that Open Period cases receive the category IA rate if their obligated period was less than 3 years but receive the 1B rate if their obligated period was 3 years or greater.
Paragraph 1.22a includes the provision that a kicker authorized under chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C., can in some cases be added to the chapter 30 basic benefit.
Paragraph 1.29 makes it clear that the chapter 30 death benefit is payable for all eligibility categories that have pay reductions. All eligibility categories have pay reductions except category II.
Page 1-E-3 has new rates for Kicker codes R through W.
RESCISSIONS: M22-4, Part V, Changes 16 and 19; Circular 22-02-01, paragraphs 2 and 7.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
JUDITH A. CADEN
Director, Education Service
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M22-4,
Part V Change 21 June 20, 2002 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Page 1-iii: Remove this page and substitute page 1-iii attached.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-20: Remove these pages.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-6: Insert pages attached.
Pages 1-B-1 through 1-B-6: Insert pages attached.
Pages 1-C-1 through 1-C-10: Insert pages attached.
Pages 1-D-1 and 1-D-2: Insert pages attached.
Pages 1-E-1 through 1-E-8: Insert pages attached.
Appendix A contains category IA rates.
Appendix B contains rates for categories IB, IC, III and IV.
Appendix C contains category II rates.
Appendix D contains institutional and job training rates for Supplemental Educational Assistance Allowance for Individuals Training under chapter 30.
Appendix E contains chapter 30 kicker rates.
RESCISSIONS: M22-4, Part V, Change 19.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
(Brackets are not included in minor editorial changes.)
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
JUDITH A. CADEN
Director, Education Service
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FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
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M22-4,
Part V Change 20 December 10, 2001 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Pages 4-i and 4-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-i and 4-ii attached.
Pages 4-1 through 4-27: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-1 through 4-24 attached.
Paragraphs 4.02 through 4.05 are reserved for future use. Out-of system processing procedures shown in part IV, chapter 12 adequately explain chapter 30 out-of system actions. This change removes these duplicate procedures.
Paragraph 4.07 has updated examples.
Paragraph 4.10 is updated to delete unnecessary procedures for paying the cooperative training rate in effect before October 9, 1996.
Paragraph 4.11 is updated to include a CAUTION. In category IVC, VA may collect all or part of the $2,700. The 30D screen only shows the money that DOD has collected. Category IVC cases may show no money collected on the 30D screen if VA collected the money. In these instances, there may be a death benefit due if the veteran dies within a year of discharge. Therefore, for category IVC cases, RPOs should carefully review the claimant's electronic folder for any evidence of pay reductions.
Paragraph 4.13 is updated to include category IV information.
Paragraph 4.18 is reserved for future use.
Paragraph 4.25 is reserved for future use.
Paragraph 4.36 is updated to delete any reference to VA Form 22 0292. Figure 4.05 is deleted.
MGIB is changed to chapter 30. VEA is changed to chapter 34. Target is changed to BDN. Figures are not updated as there has been no change in the PC system. Other minor editorial changes are also made.
RESCISSIONS: M22-4, Part V, Changes 6, 14 and 17.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
(Brackets are not included in minor editorial changes.)
By Direction of the Acting Under Secretary for Benefits
WILLIAM D. FILLMAN, JR.
Acting Director, Education Service
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M22-4,
Part V Change 19 November 15, 2001 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 1-iii and 1-iv: Remove these pages and substitute page 1-iii attached.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-12: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-20 attached. Table 1.01 is revised to include all category I rates. Table 1.02 is revised to include all category IB, IC, III and IV rates. Table 1.03 is revised to include all category II rates. Previous Tables 1.07 and 1.08 are now Tables 1.04 and 1.05, respectively. Previous Table 1.09 is changed to Table 1.06 and is updated for chapter 30 kicker rates.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Acting Under Secretary for Benefits
WILLIAM D. FILLMAN, JR.
Acting Director, Education Service
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M22-4,
Part V Change 18 March 8, 2001 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page 6-i: Remove this page and substitute page 6-i attached.
Pages 6-1 through 6-9: Remove these pages and substitute pages 6-1 through 6 6 attached.
Paragraph 6.03 is changed to include information concerning WAVE and VAnetCert. This paragraph is also changed to give an updated description of the various certification forms.
Paragraph 6.04 is changed to add a NOTE explaining a situation where a certification is not issued. (This situation causes numerous inquiries every year.)
Paragraph 6.05d is updated to shown that "change" certification will be placed in a claimant's electronic TIMS folder.
Paragraph 6.06 is updated to reflect current processing. Examples are updated. Information deleted from this paragraph has been updated and placed into part III, paragraph 8.03A.
Paragraph 6.07 is reserved for future use.
Paragraph 6.11 is reserved for future use. The COIN TAR 300 listing is no longer sent to schools.
References to Target have been updated to BDN. References to chapter 106 have been updated to chapter 1606.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new or revised material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
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M22-4,
Part V Change 17 August 5, 1999 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Page 1-iii: Remove this page and substitute pages 1-iii and 1-iv attached.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-9: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-12 attached. Tables 1.01 through 1.06 are revised to include the cost of living rate increase effective October 1, 1999. Table 1.09 is added showing chapter 30 kicker rates.
Pages 4-i and 4-ii: Remove this page and substitute pages 4-i and 4-ii attached.
Pages 4-23 through 4-26: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-23 through 4-27 attached. Paragraph 4.36 is updated to include a reference to the representation of the updated VA Form 22 0292. Figure 4.05 shows a representation of VA Form 22-0292 notifying chapter 30 veterans of the cost of living rate increase effective October 1, 1999.
RESCISSIONS: M22-4, Part V, Changes 4 and 9.
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By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
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M22-4,
Part V Change 16 May 21, 1999 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Pages 1-i through 1-iii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-i through 1-iii attached.
Pages 1-1 through 1-35: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-1 through 1-38 attached.
This revision adds procedures for categories IVA and IVB and new cross references to the Code of Federal Regulations and other parts of the manual. Text repeated in other parts of the manual is deleted. Numerous changes are for clarity.
Paragraph 1.01 provides a chapter overview.
Paragraph 1.02 updates various definitions and deletes unnecessary definitions.
Paragraphs 1.03 through 1.15 are completely revised to restate in plainer language the eligibility requirements for the eleven chapter 30 eligibility categories. Each eligibility category now has its own separate table. The overview of the four broad eligibility categories is moved to paragraph 1.01. Material dealing with claims processing from the prior paragraph 1.04 is deleted as claims processing is outside the scope of this chapter.
Paragraph 1.17b consolidates the types of service that may not be counted in eligibility determinations.
Paragraph 1.17c(2)(c) is corrected to indicate that the term "continuous service" applies only to categories I and II.
Paragraph 1.17d deletes material on separation reason codes which properly belongs in chapter 3.
Paragraph 1.17e(1) clarifies situations where an honorable discharge certificate is not required.
Paragraph 1.17e(5) clarifies the statutory bars to benefits.
Paragraph 1.17f updates the paragraph on the education requirement. It includes the less common provisions.
Paragraph 1.17g makes it clear that the ROTC scholarship issue does not apply to eligibility categories III and IV, adds a new example, and moves the two existing examples for clarity.
Paragraph 1.18d clarifies the elections required when the individual has chapter 1606 eligibility.
Paragraph 1.19b(3) clarifies the rule for extending delimiting dates based on upgraded discharges. The rule applies to corrections of military records not just upgraded discharges.
Paragraph 1.20a(3) corrects the category IIA entitlement example.
Paragraph 1.20g(5) corrects the entitlement charge for flight training to state that the full-time rate includes supplemental benefits. (The service departments have never authorized supplemental benefits so this correction does not affect any current cases.)
Paragraph 1.20g(6) adds a cross reference for entitlement charges for tutorial training.
Paragraph 1.20h is added to cover entitlement calculations in open period cases.
Paragraph 1.23a reflects Public Law 105-261 which increased the limit on kickers to $950 effective October 1, 1998.
Paragraph 1.27 reflects the outreach requirements of Public Law 105-368.
Paragraph 1.28 is reorganized to include a subparagraph on VA responsibilities.
Paragraph 1.29a clarifies eligibility requirements for the death benefit.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-9: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through
1-A-9 attached.Tables 1.01, 1.03, and 1.05 include the cost-of-living rate increase effective October 1, 1998. Tables 1.03 and 1.04 reflect the provision of PL 102-568 that grants the category IB rate to individuals who complete 36 months continuous service even though their initial obligation was less than 3 years.
RESCISSIONS: Circular 22-91-9; Circular 22-97-1, Appendix A, paragraph 2;
Circular 22-97-1, Appendix B, paragraph 2; Circular 22-98-3, paragraph 4; RPO letter 22-97-5Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
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FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
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M22-4,
Part V Change 15 June 8, 1998 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 1-i through 1-iii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-i through 1-iii attached.
Pages 1-19 through 1-32: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-19 through 1-32 attached.
Paragraph 1.17a is changed to show that reserve service of less than 2 years under 10 U.S.C. 12301, 12302, 12304, 12306, or 12307 (formerly 10 U.S.C. 672, 673, 673b, 674, or 675) does not count as the initial period of active duty.
Paragraph 1.17e(4) is changed to clarify the wording of Example 3 and to add subparagraph (5). Subparagraph (5) indicates that the statutory bars to benefits under 38 CFR 3.12 (c) apply to chapter 30.
Paragraph 1.19a(2) is changed to clarify the wording in accordance with 38 CFR 21.7050a(iii). The 10-year period for category IC and IIB (i.e., 2 by 4) cases runs from the date that the four-year selected reserve obligation ends.
Paragraph 1.20a is changed to correct the explanation of how chapter 30 entitlement is computed. Paragraph 1.20f is changed to show updated citations from title 10, U. S. Code.
Figure 1.05 has been revised and moved from page 1-30 to page 1-28.
Paragraph 1.24c(1) is changed and a NOTE is added to clarify who may receive a lump sum payment. A lump sum will be paid to an eligible person (i.e., a veteran or a serviceperson) training at less than 1/2 time. A serviceperson training at 1/2 time or more will receive monthly payments in the same manner as a veteran.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-8: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-8 attached.
Tables 1.01 through 1.04 are revised to show the chapter 30 rates, effective October 1, 1997. The revised tables show the correct chapter 30, category II rates for cooperative training, effective October 9, 1996. Public Law 104-275 reduced but did not eliminate the difference between the cooperative rate and the full-time institutional rate for category II. Public Law 105-114, enacted on November 25, 1997, eliminated the difference between the rates.
NOTE: In a letter, dated August 20, 1997, from Education Service to the four RPOs we incorrectly showed $125.43 as the monthly rate for the last six-month step of apprenticeship/OJT training (category IA). The correct rate is $125.08.
Pages 3-9 and 3-10: Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-9 and 3-10 attached.
Paragraph 3.06c(2)(b)2 has been changed to indicate that a reserve call-up of less than 2 years under 10 U.S.C. 12301, 12302, 12304, 12306, or 12307 does not count as the initial period of active duty for chapter 30.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
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M22-4,
Part V Change 14 March 26, 1998 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 4-i and 4-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-i and 4-ii attached.
Pages 4-5 through 4-14: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-5 through 4-14 attached.
Paragraph 4.10 on cooperative training is rewritten. It explains how to pay the special rate for cooperative training before October 9, 1996. On and after October 9, 1996, the rate for cooperative training is the same as the rate for full-time institutional training.
Paragraph 4.11 is updated to show that the chapter 30 death benefit is available in certain category III and IV cases as well as in category I cases.
Paragraph 4.12c adds a procedure for removing erroneous dates of death from chapter 30 master records.
Paragraph 4.15 on manual entitlement calculations is updated. Adjudicators are reminded that the Chapter 30 PC system does not project the entitlement remaining at the end of an apprenticeship or other OJT program when an award is entered. The PC system computes entitlement remaining each time there is a payment. Sometimes manual entitlement calculations are needed for award letter purposes.
Paragraph 4.16 updates procedures for using the "M" override indicator on the 312 Award screen. Adjudicators should remove any unnecessary "M" override indicators whenever possible. The listing of all cases ever processed with M override indicators is discontinued and replaced with a listing of recent cases with M override indicators.
Paragraphs 4.18 and 4.19 are removed and the paragraph numbers are reserved for future usage. These paragraphs addressed category III issues which are covered in paragraphs 3.16 through 3.21.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new or revised material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
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FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
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M22-4,
Part V Change 13 December 10, 1997 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 8-i and 8-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 8-i and 8-ii attached.
Pages 8-1 through 8-10: Remove these pages and substitute pages 8-1 through 8-11 attached.
Paragraph 8.01 is retitled General to more properly reflect information in this paragraph.
Subchapter I is retitled to more properly reflect information in this subchapter.
Paragraphs 8.02 and 8.03 specify details on what information the RO education coordinator must provide to the RPOs.
Subchapter II is added and gives the rules for adding and removing dependents. This information was previously in part IV, chapter 9, subchapter II. Dates in the examples have been updated.
Subchapter III is added. It has miscellaneous RPO issues previously contained in subchapter II.
Paragraphs 8.07, 8.08, 8.17 and 8.19 are reserved for future usage.
Paragraph 8.09 contains information previously contained in paragraphs 8.17 and 8.19.
Figure 8.01 is not a scanned version of VA Form 22-0569, but an electronic representation of this form.
Paragraph 8.19 is retitled and gives information on DOD contact points.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new or revised material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
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FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
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M22-4,
Part V Change 12 September 19, 1997 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 1-13 through 1-20: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-13 through 1-20 attached.
Figure 1.03 contains editorial corrections.
Paragraph 1.11 clarifies eligibility requirements for category IIB.
Paragraph 1.12 clarifies the definitions of category IIIA (involuntary separation), category IIIB (voluntary separation agreement after October 22, 1992), and category IIIC (voluntary separation agreement after December 5, 1991, and before October 23, 1992).
Paragraphs 1.13a and 1.14a are amended to include category IIIA and IIIB eligibility requirements for members of the Coast Guard.
Paragraph 1.13e and figure 1.04 are corrected to show that the $1,200 payment is not an eligibility requirement for category IIIA cases. (As indicated in par. 1.14e, the $1,200 payment is an eligibility requirement for category IIIB cases.)
Paragraph 1.15e and figure 1.04 are corrected to show that there is no time limit for submitting $1,200 in category IIIC cases. This ruling means that those individuals who were previously denied category IIIC benefits because they had not timely submitted the $1,200 may now be eligible for benefits.
Paragraph 1.17c, Example and Note, are revised for clarity.
Pages 3-i and 3-ii. Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-i and 3-ii attached.
Pages 3-25 through 3-40: Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-25 through 3-35 attached.
Paragraph 3.16c(4) clarifies the time limit for submitting evidence such as the $1,200 payment in category IIIC cases.
Paragraph 3.18a clarifies the procedure for handling the $1,200 payment issue in category IIIA and IIIB cases. Evidence of the $1,200 payment is not required in category IIIA cases. Evidence of payment is required for category IIIB cases. If an RPO encounters a case where VA has already paid benefits and the $1,200 payment cannot be established, call the Program Administration staff of the Education Service at (202) 273-7187 for guidance.
Paragraph 3.18b clarifies the procedures for collecting $1,200 in category IIIC cases. Since there is no time limit for submission of $1,200, any case identified during normal case review that was previously denied because the claimant did not submit $1,200 should now be reconsidered.
Paragraphs 3.18 through 3.20 have been updated to reflect the regionalization of education benefits and the clarification of the time limit issue in category IIIC cases as described above.
Brackets [] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Acting Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
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M22-4,
Part V Change 11 September 17, 1997 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 7-i and 7-ii: Remove these pages and substitute page 7-i attached.
Pages 7-1 through 7-4: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-1 through 7-4 attached.
Paragraph 7.01 is retitled General to more properly reflect information in this paragraph. Additional information is added.
Target is changed to BDN (Benefits Delivery Network) throughout the chapter.
Paragraph 7.03 adds that all letters are suppressed if the check to be issued is over $2,500.
Pages 7-17 and 7-18: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-17 and 7-18 attached.
This corrects a format error in paragraph 7.08.
Pages 7-37 through 7-61: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-37 through 7-40 attached. This change removes paragraph 7.15 which is reserved for future usage. Pattern letters (with suggested paragraphs) have become obsolete. The text of PCGL letters are removed from paragraph 7.17. PCGL instructions and letters will be issued separately in a training guide.
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By Direction of the Acting Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 10 May 12, 1997 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 1-27 through 1-30: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-27 through 1-30 attached.
Paragraphs 1.19g and 1.21f are revised to show recent changes in cooperative training.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-9: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-9 attached.
Tables 1.01 through 1.06 are revised to show current rates due to the enactment of Public Law 104-275 which changed the cooperative rates from 80% to 100% of the institutional rate for full-time training effective October 9, 1996, except for chapter 30, category II. This public law reduced but did not eliminate the difference between the cooperative rate and the residence rate for chapter 30, category II.Pages 3-19 and 3-20: Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-19 and 3-20 attached.
Paragraph 3.08e is revised to show current cooperative procedures.
Pages 4-i and 4-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-i and 4-ii attached.
Pages 4-5 and 4-6: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-5, 4-6 and 4-6a attached.
Paragraph 4.10 is revised to show current cooperative procedures.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 9 August 14, 1996 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page 1-iii: Remove this page and substitute page 1-iii attached.
Pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-8: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through 1-A-9 attached.
Tables 1.01 through 1.06 are revised to show current rates.Pages 4-i and 4-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-i and 4-ii attached.
Page 4-14, paragraph 4.23 title: Delete "MGIB" and insert "Chapter 30".
Page 4-23, paragraph 4.32 title: Delete "MGIB" and insert "Chapter 30".
Page 4-24, paragraph 4.35 title: Delete "MGIB" and insert "Chapter 30".
Throughout the text in this chapter, there are numerous references to "MGIB". These will be changed to "chapter 30" in the ARMS version of M22-4. Except as noted, it is not necessary to change "MGIB" to "chapter 30" in the text of these pages. These will be changed as future changes are published.
Pages 4-25 and 4-26: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-25 and 4-26 attached.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 8 March 12, 1996 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Pages 7-i and 7-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-i and 7-ii attached.
Pages 7-17 through 7-20: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-17 through 7-20 attached. Changes paragraph 7.08 covering the Original/Reentrance Award Letter. Clarifies language about lump sum payments under category II. Removes language regarding reduced payment for independent study courses.
Pages 7-23 and 7-24: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-23 and 7-24 attached. Changes paragraph 7.08. Clarifies language about lump sum payments.
Pages 7-33 through 7-36: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-33 through 7-36 attached. Changes paragraph 7.10 covering the termination letter. Clarifies language about lump sum payments.
Pages 7-55 through 7-61: Add these pages after page 7-54. Adds paragraph 7.17 covering PCGL (Personal Computer Generated Letters). Also, adds three new figures of letters that are unique to chapter 30. These letters appear in the PCGL package.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new or revised material.
RESCISSION: M22-4, Part V, Change 2.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 7 September 26, 1995 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Remove this page and substitute page iii attached.
Page 1-iii: Remove this page and substitute page 1-iii attached.
Pages A-1 through A-7 (located following chapter 1): Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-A-1 through
1-A-8 attached. (Tables 1.01 through 1.08 are revised to show current rates. Page numbering is revised.)Pages 2-i through 2-14: Remove these pages and substitute pages 2-i through 2-14a attached. (Paragraph 2.06 is revised to include a new field, DOE (Date of Enlistment), which is added to the BDN 310 screen, Chapter 30 Eligibility and Entitlement. Paragraph 2.07 is revised to include a description of the new DOE field and to update the description of the CH 30 KICKER CODE field.)
Pages 3-i through 3-2: Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-i through 3-2 attached. (Figure 3.01 updated to include a new field called "DATE OF ENLISTMENT" which is added to the BDN 30D screen, Chapter 30 DOD Data Record.)
Pages 3-5 and 3-6: Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-5 and 3-6 attached. (Figure 3.02 updated to include a new field called "DOE" which is added to the BDN 310 screen.)
Pages 3-15 through 3-20: Remove these pages and substitute pages 3-15 through 3-20b attached. (Paragraph 3.08 is updated with additional information on changes to MGIB kickers and their effective dates.)
Pages 4-i through 4-4: Remove these pages and substitute pages 4-i through 4-4 attached. (Paragraph 4.01 revised to include reference to new subchapter V.)
Pages 4-23 through 4-26: Insert these pages. (This constitutes the addition of subchapter V, Automatic Rate Increases.)
RESCISSIONS: Circular 22-94-6, revised, paragraphs 2, 3, 5 and 6, and exhibits 1 through 4.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 6 February 6, 1995 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Paragraph 3: Add "Circular 22-91-9, paragraphs 10-12, and paragraph 14; Circular 22-92-1, paragraph 7; and Circular 22-93-2, except Appendix A."
Pages 4-i through 4-15: Remove these pages and insert pages 4-i through 4-22 attached. Change includes legislative changes, including category IIIB and category IIIC processing, as well as an overview of the PC award system.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.RESCISSION: Circular 22-91-9, paragraphs 10-12, and paragraph 14; Circular 22-92-1, paragraph 7; and Circular 22-93-2, except Appendix A. This completes the rescission of Circular 22-92-1.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 5 February 6, 1995 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Paragraph 3: Add "Circular 22-91-9, paragraph 4 through 9, and paragraph 13, and changes 2, 3, and 4. Circular 22-92-3, paragraph 8b. Circular 22-92-8, Circular 22-93-2, paragraphs 4 through 15."
Pages 3-i through 3-22: Remove these pages and insert pages 3-i through 3-40 attached.
Paragraph 3.04 has been revised to clarify instructions for processing separation reason information, to add instructions on a new separation reason, and to modify instructions on which office will process rating requests.
Paragraph 3.06, regarding Target 310 screen entries, has been revised to include instructions on category III status codes, instructions for veterans who serve on active duty more than their two-year obligation, additional instructions for multiple periods of service, procedures for claimants who graduated from a Senior ROTC program or a service academy, procedures for determining when a period of service is ACDUTRA, instructions on processing character of service indicators, and processing additional entries in the Education Level field.
Paragraph 3.08 contains instructions for additional kicker codes, instructions for processing claims from individuals who are entitled to chapter 32 kickers, and modifies references to basic monthly rates to reflect rate increases provided by Public Law 102-508.
Paragraph 3.09 clarifies instructions for processing elections between chapter 30 benefits and chapter 106 benefits and procedures for determining entitlement for certain Selected Reserve participants.
Paragraph 3.13 clarifies procedures for handing breaks in service for category II eligibility.
Subchapter III gives instructions for processing category III claims.
Brackets [ ] have been used to identify new material.
RESCISSIONS: Circular 22-91-9, paragraph 4 through 9, and paragraph 13, and changes 2, 3, and 4. Circular 22-92-3, paragraph 8b. Circular 22-92-8, Circular 22-93-2, paragraphs 4 through 15.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 4 January 31, 1995 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Paragraph 2: Add "Interim Issues 22-92-1 and 22-93-1".
Paragraph 3: Add "Circular 22-91-4, paragraph 5, and exhibits 1 through 4, and Circular 22-93-3, paragraphs 15 through 25 and exhibits 5 through 8"
Pages 1-i and 1-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-i through 1-iii attached. (Table of Contents revised to reflect the complete reorganization of this chapter.)
Pages 1-1 through 1-35: Remove these pages and substitute pages 1-1 through 1-35 and A-1 through A-7 attached. (Change includes a complete reorganization of this chapter. Separate subchapters have been added to cover category I, II, and III eligibility. Subchapter IV contains additional eligibility information. Subchapter V covers issues not involving eligibility. The legislative history of chapter 30 has been deleted and is now in part I, chapter 3. A new paragraph is added with definitions of terms unique to the chapter 30 program. New paragraphs for categories IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC are added. The changes to the character of discharge instructions contained in Interim Issues 22-92-1 and 22-93-1 are incorporated into paragraph 1.17. Rate tables are consolidated in appendix A and updated to include the October 1, 1994, and April 1, 1993, rate increases.)
RESCISSIONS: Interim Issues 22-92-1 and 22-93-1, Circular 22-91-4, paragraph 5, and exhibits 1 through 4, Circular 22-91-4, paragraph 5, and exhibits 1 through 4, and Circular 22-93-3, paragraphs 15 through 25 and exhibits 5 through 8.
NOTE: Due to extensive revisions to this chapter, brackets [ ] have not been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 3 Errata December 14, 1994 |
M22-4, Part V, Change 3, dated December 14, 1994, is corrected as follows:
Pages 2-i and 2-iii, Heading: Delete "May XX, 1994" and insert "December 14, 1994" Delete "Change X" and insert "Change 3"
Page 2-ii, Heading: Delete "December 9, 1994" and insert "December 14, 1994"
Page 2-41, paragraph 2.20d, line 4: Delete "4.??" and insert "4.14"
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 3 December 14, 1994 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Page iii: Paragraph 3: Add "Circular 22-92-8, paragraphs 1 through 6, 8 and 9".
Pages 2-i through 2-iii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 2-i through 2-iii attached. (Table of Contents revised to reflect the revised pagination of this chapter.)
Pages 2-1 through 2-51: Remove these pages and substitute pages 2-1 through 2-48 attached. (Change incorporates category III eligibles, the revised 310 and 501 screens and lump-sum award processing. The 500 and 50B award screens used by the St. Louis regional office are also included.)
RESCISSION: Circular 22-92-8, paragraphs 1 through 6, 8 and 9.
NOTE: Due to extensive revisions to this chapter, brackets [ ] have not been used to identify new material.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 2 November 23, 1994 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 7-i and 7-ii: Remove this page and substitute page 7-i and 7-ii attached.
Pages 7-17 and 7-18: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-17 and 7-18 attached. The manual is changed to remove reference to the Target letter generated after input of an original award or a reentrance award with a change in school. The letter encouraged school officials to use the proper RPO address on future documents. With the move toward regionalized processing of all education claims, the letter to the schools is no longer necessary. The letter has been removed from the chapter 30 letter package in the Target system.
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
| Veterans
Benefits Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420 |
M22-4,
Part V Change 1 November 23, 1994 |
Part V, "Chapter 30 Procedures," Veterans Benefits Administration Manual M22-4, "Education Procedures," is changed as follows:
Pages 7-13 and 7-14: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-13 and 7-14. (Selection criteria for paragraphs 23 revised and paragraph 24 deleted.)
Pages 7-23 and 7-24: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-23 and 7-24. (Text of paragraphs 38 and 39 revised and paragraph 40 deleted.)
Page 7-34, paragraph 7.11: Delete "VA Form 22-8979, Verification of Enrollment for a Course Leading to a Standard College Degree, or VA Form 22-6553a, Certification of Attendance." and insert "VA Form 22-8979, Student Verification of Enrollment." (Title of VA Form 22-8979 changed and VA Form 22-6553a is no longer used for non-college students.)
Pages 7-43 and 7-44: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-43 and 7-44. (Text of change of program paragraph in figure 7.03 revised.)
Pages 7-49 and 7-50: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-49 and 7-50. (First paragraph in figure 7.09 corrected.)
Pages 7-53 and 7-54: Remove these pages and substitute pages 7-53 and 7-54. (Text of paragraphs 6 and 7 revised and paragraph 8 deleted.)
Pages 8-i and 8-ii: Remove these pages and substitute pages 8-i and 8-ii. (Figure 8.03 deleted.)
Pages 8-5 through 8-13: Remove these pages and substitute pages 8-5 through 8-10. (Paragraph 8.07 revised and figure 8.03 deleted.)
Page 9-i: Remove this page and substitute page 9-i. (Paragraph 9.09 deleted.)
Pages 9-11 through 9-13: Remove these pages and substitute page 9-11. (Material in paragraph 9.09 moved to part III, chapter 3.)
By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits
CELIA P. DOLLARHIDE
Director,
Education Service
Distribution: RPC: 2226
FD EX: ASO and AR, 1 each
RESCISSIONS
1. Manuals
M22-2, Part II, Chapter 3
M22-2, Part II, Chapter 5
M22-4, Part V, Changes 2, 4, [6,] 9, [14 and 17]
2. Interim Issues
Interim Issue 22-92-1
Interim Issue 22-93-1
3. Circulars
Circular 22-85-6, Basic (Revised
September 13, 1990)
Appendix A (Revised June 8, 1990)
Appendix C (Revised Jan. 31, 1990, paragraph 10
Appendix E
Appendix F (Revised Dec. 5, 1990)
Appendix G (Revised Dec. 19, 1989)
Appendix H (Revised Dec. 1, 1990)
Appendix J
Appendix K (Revised Jan. 4, 1990)
Appendix L (Revised Jan. 22, 1990)
Appendix N
Appendix O
Appendix P
Changes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12
Circular 20-90-9, Appendix D, paragraph 14
Circular 22-91-4, paragraph 5 and exhibits 1 through 4
Circular 22-91-9
Circular 22-92-1
Circular 22-92-3, paragraphs 8a and 8b
Circular 22-92-8
Circular 22-93-2, except Appendix A
Circular 22-93-3, paragraphs 15 through 25 and exhibits 5 through 8
Circular 22-94-6, revised, paragraphs 2, 3, 5, and 6, and exhibits 1 through
4
Circular 22-97-1, Appendix A, paragraph 2
Circular 22-97-1, Appendix B, paragraph 2
Circular 22-98-3, paragraph 4