 New Paris Veterans Output File

o New File Layout o Data Dictionary o Transmittals o Crosswalk

 Role in the Match Process

Benefits Delivery Network (BDN) to toVETSNET

 New File Layout  Data Dictionary

New File Layout New File Layout Multiple Records Multiple Records

 State Perspective More Data, More Opportunities More Data, More Opportunities Specific Indicators Specific Indicators

 Comparison of Old file vs. New format

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

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

 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? MORE

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