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New Paris Veterans

Output File

INTRODUCTION

Binder Materials

oNew File LayoutoData DictionaryoTransmittalsoCrosswalk

Role in the Match

Process

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Transition

Benefits Delivery Network (BDN)

to VETSNET

New PARIS - Veterans

New File Layout

Data Dictionary

Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)

DMDC

• New File Layout

• Multiple Records

Data Enrichment

State Perspective

• More Data, More Opportunities

• Specific Indicators

BDN to VETSNET

Comparison of

Old file vs.

New format

BDN to VETSNET

SAME VA File Number Payee Number / Type Entitlement Code SSN – Veteran / Payee (Beneficiary) DOB – Payee (Beneficiary) Aid & Attendance / Housebound (numeric to

alpha) Gross, Net, Check (Payment) Amounts

BDN to VETSNET

Record Type SSN – Spouse Stub Name Date of Birth – Veteran, Spouse, Children Date of Death – Veteran DD / EFT Dependency Code

LESS

BDN to VETSNET

Combined Degree Spouse Indicator # Children and Type, # Parents Last Paid Date Change Reasons Specific Expense Type and Amounts Receivables and Proceeds Source of Payee / Spouse Income and Amounts Apportionments?

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Questions & Answers

Conclusion