Is your survivor benefit plan (SBP) offset by the VA dependency indemnity compensation (DIC)?
A message from DFAS Regarding SBP DIC (Widows Tax) phase out.
January 1, 2021 begins the first phase of the "Phase-Out of Reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan Survivor Annuities by Amount of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation," as directed by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020.
Based on the NDAA, Spouse SBP annuitants who are subject to the DIC offset may see the first change in the SBP annuity payment they receive on February 1, 2021.
Letters will be mailed to recipients in early December.
In 2021, surviving [more...]
Posted: 11/23/20 17:59 by WNC MOAA under "Serious"
Blue Ridge Veterans Community Partnership
October 8, 2020 meeting
All,
There are several attachments and some additional information posted below the logo to the right. The first attachment is the Flu clinic schedule for CGVAMC and the CBOC’s. The second attachment if the user guide for veterans for the new Travel pay system. The last attachment is information on how to tele-connect.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about any of the information provided.
Thanks again for dialing in today, there was a lot of great information [more...]
Posted: 10/09/20 17:08 by WNC MOAA under "Serious"
New National Guidance for Centralized VA Authorized Emergency Care
The Fact Sheet at right provides details on Veteran receipt of VA-authorized emergency care at in-network facilities.
Posted: 07/10/20 18:33 by WNC MOAA under "Serious"
June 12 update on C&P Exams
Veteran Leaders,
We previously advised [more...]
June 2020 Newsletter from Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare Suicide Prevention Team
VBA Education Service consolidating to two Regional Processing Offices by October 1, 2020
Dear Veteran Leaders,
The Department of [more...]
The Education Call Center (ECC) now has a dedicated phone line for GI Bill beneficiaries
The Education Call Center (ECC) now has a dedicated phone line for GI Bill beneficiaries [more...]
VA kicks off online campaign emphasizing mental health support
Goal is to build awareness of resources available to Veterans
WASHINGTON — In recognition of Mental Health Month, the U.S. Department [more...]
North Carolina Department of Military & Veteran Affairs
Link to the latest DMVA Resource Guide
North Carolina Division of Military and Veterans Affairs
Updated Contact Information and Photos for Veterans Service Officers
Photo directory for the NC county veterans association for county VSO's across the state [more...]
Veterans Affairs Media Summary and News Clips 08 June 2020
File is available for download at lower right.
Second Annual Holiday Drive-Thru
In support of our Veterans at Charles George VA Hospital, Asheville
When: Saturday, December 4th, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
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