**CONTENTS**

**CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 32 TARGET PROCESSING**

PARAGRAPH PAGE

2.01 Purpose 2-1

2.02 General 2-1

2.03 Disallowance Processing 2-1

2.04 310 Chapter 31/32/34 Eligibility Screen 2-4

2.05 Unique GAD/GAP Processing 2-11

FIGURE

2.01 411 Disallowance Screen 2-2

2.02 411 Screen With Message 2-3

2.03 310 Screen - Display Fields 2-5

2.04 310 Screen - Entry Fields 2-6

2.05 310 Screen - Generated Fields 2-9

**CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 32 TARGET PROCESSING**

**2.01 PURPOSE**

This chapter outlines those computer processing functions that are
unique to chapter 32 and section 903. See part II, chapter 1, for
general background on the education systems. See part II, chapter 3, for
a description of chapter 32 master record inquiry screens and part II,
chapter 6, for Target processing which chapter 32 has in common with
chapter 35.

**2.02 GENERAL**

The differences found in chapter 32 processing are partly due to the
contributory nature of the program and the resulting banking file. A
detailed explanation of the banking system appears in MP-6, part IV,
supplement 7-1. This chapter covers three major areas of chapter 32
processing: disallowance processing; eligibility screen processing; and
certain unique award screen processing. Chapter 32 uses the 310 Chapter
31/32/34 Eligibility screen for eligibility determinations. This chapter
also includes information on using this screen for computing chapter
[34]{.underline} eligibility. Computing chapter [34]{.underline}
eligibility is still necessary for certain chapter [30]{.underline}
cases. (See pt. V, ch. 3, for a discussion of such cases.)

**2.03 DISALLOWANCE PROCESSING**

**a. The 411 Education Disallowance Screen.** Each type of disallowance
is listed by code and a descriptive phrase. Select the applicable code
or codes by entering \"X\" to the left of the code. (See fig. 2.01.)

\(1\) [Chapter 32 Disallowance Reason Codes]{.underline}. In chapter 32
processing, the following reason codes either are not valid and will not
be accepted or must be handled specially:

\(a\) Invalid Codes - with descriptive phrases as shown on the 411
screen

06 - Disability Not Due to SVC 28 - Claimant Incarcerated

06 - NSC Death or Not P&T at Death 82 - Under Age

10 - Disab Not Permanent and Total 83 - Over Age

14 - Relationship Not Established 84 - Education Plan Not Completed

14 - Non-Continuous Cohabitation 86 - Denied for Counseling Reasons

15 - Widow Remarried (Inference) 89 - Basic Elig Not Estab

\(b\) [Chapter 32 Only Codes]{.underline}. Reason code 95 (Contributions
Refunded) is the proper reason for a disallowance only if there has been
a refund (see the DISENROLLMENT REFUND history segment on the M27 CH
32/903 Participant Contribution History screen) [and]{.underline} no
subsequent participation is of record (the M27 STATUS field will show
the legend TERMINATED). Select reason code 97 (No Contributions) only if
a bank record does not exist (there are no M26-29 screens), or a bank
record exists but has no allotment information (the STATUS field on the
M26 Ch 32/903 Participant Account Summary screen or M27 screen will show
the legend STATISTICAL).

411 EDUCATION DISALLOWANCE 06-24-92

FILE NUMBER 999-99-9999-00 END PRODUCT 220-CH32 NAME T R TREAT

01 NO MILITARY SERVICE 29 OTHER

02 NO/INSUFFICIENT QUALIFYING SVC 30 ELECTED OTHER BENEFIT

03 CHARACTER OF DISCHARGE 65 ENTITLEMENT EXHAUSTED

04 ENTITLEMENT FORFEITED 66 BEYOND DELIMITING DATE

06 DISABILITY NOT DUE TO SVC 79 COURSE/SCHOOL NOT MEET REQMTS

06 NSC DEATH OR NOT P&T AT DEATH 80 COURSE NOT APPROVED

10 DISAB NOT PERMANENT AND TOTAL 81 PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET REQMTS

14 RELATIONSHIP NOT ESTABLISHED 82 UNDER AGE

14 NON-CONTINUOUS COHABITATION 83 OVER AGE

15 WIDOW REMARRIED (INFERENCE) 84 EDUCATIONAL PLAN NOT COMPLETED

16 FAILURE TO PROSECUTE 85 ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR OBJECTIVE

20 CLAIM WITHDRAWN 86 DENIED FOR COUNSELING REASONS

21 WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN 89 BASIC ELIG NOT ESTAB

22 DEATH OF CLAIMANT 95 CONTRIBUTIONS REFUNDED

28 CLAIMANT INCARCERATED 97 NO CONTRIBUTIONS

NEXT SCREEN

**Figure 2.01. 411 Disallowance Screen**

\(2\) [Section 903 Disallowance Reason Codes]{.underline}

\(a\) Disallowance processing for section 903 benefits is almost
identical to chapter 32 disallowance processing. However, reason codes
01, 95, and 97 allowed under chapter 32 are not acceptable for section
903 cases.

\(b\) If a disallowance is based on the service department\'s
eligibility requirement (i.e., no record is found, or the ELIGIBILITY
STATUS field shows ELIGIBILITY NOT ESTABLISHED or ELIGIBILITY
TERMINATED), use reason code 29 (Other).

\(3\) [Other Limitations]{.underline}

\(a\) For both chapter 32 and section 903, multiple reasons may be
entered, if in order. If two or more reasons are entered, Target prints
only one reason code and description in the Disallowance block on VA
Form 22-8945, Education Award. Target prints the information for the
lowest numbered reason code entered. The authorizer can review the other
reasons entered by using the PINQ (Pending Issue Inquiry) command. The
letter that Target generates will include paragraphs for all codes
selected if such a paragraph exists.

\(b\) Do not combine reason code 22 (Death of Claimant) or reason code
29 with any other code.

**b. GAD/GAP Edits.** When the 411 screen is completed, the disallowance
is ready to be generated and printed. Target prints the disallowance on
VA Form 22-8945 and moves the claim automatically to the Authorization
stage (if the operator enters GAP (Generate and Print) in the NEXT
SCREEN field). Target shows the 501 Authorization screen for entry if
the operator enters 501 in the NEXT SCREEN field. (See pt II, ch. 6, for
GAD (Generate and Display), GAP, and 501 procedures.) During GAD/GAP,
Target performs edits to ensure the accuracy of the disallowance action.
If Target finds inconsistencies in the entered data, the 411 screen is
shown with a message at the bottom. The message may show information or
describe an error. (See fig. 2.02.)

411 EDUCATION DISALLOWANCE 06-24-92

FILE NUMBER 999-99-9999-00 END PRODUCT 220-CH32 NAME T R TREAT

01 NO MILITARY SERVICE 29 OTHER

02 NO/INSUFFICIENT QUALIFYING SVC 30 ELECTED OTHER BENEFIT

03 CHARACTER OF DISCHARGE 65 ENTITLEMENT EXHAUSTED

04 ENTITLEMENT FORFEITED X 66 BEYOND DELIMITING DATE

06 DISABILITY NOT DUE TO SVC 79 COURSE/SCHOOL NOT MEET REQMTS

06 NSC DEATH OR NOT P&T AT DEATH 80 COURSE NOT APPROVED

10 DISAB NOT PERMANENT AND TOTAL 81 PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET REQMTS

14 RELATIONSHIP NOT ESTABLISHED 82 UNDER AGE

14 NON-CONTINUOUS COHABITATION 83 OVER AGE

15 WIDOW REMARRIED (INFERENCE) 84 EDUCATIONAL PLAN NOT COMPLETED

16 FAILURE TO PROSECUTE 85 ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR OBJECTIVE

20 CLAIM WITHDRAWN 86 DENIED FOR COUNSELING REASONS

21 WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN 89 BASIC ELIG NOT ESTAB

22 DEATH OF CLAIMANT 95 CONTRIBUTIONS REFUNDED

28 CLAIMANT INCARCERATED 97 NO CONTRIBUTIONS

NEXT SCREEN

DELIMITING DATE IN FUTURE-REVIEW-HIT ENTER TO CONTINUE

**Figure 2.02. 411 Screen With Message**

\(1\) An informational message alerts the adjudicator to a specific
condition. Although an informational message allows processing to
continue, the condition brought to the adjudicator\'s attention should
be carefully reviewed and any necessary action taken before completing
the current action. Examples appear below:

\(a\) [DELIMITING DATE IN FUTURE-REVIEW-HIT ENTER TO
CONTINUE]{.underline}. This message results if reason code 66 (Beyond
Delimiting Date) is entered and the claimant\'s delimiting date has not
yet arrived.

\(b\) [M/R AWARD ADJUSTMENT MAY BE NEEDED-HIT ENTER TO
CONTINUE]{.underline}. This message is generated when reason code 03
(Character of Discharge) is entered and a type A (active) or E
(inactive) master record already exists.

\(c\) [LETTER CANNOT BE GENERATED-NO DICTATED LETTER
REQUIRED]{.underline}. Reason code 16 (Failure to Prosecute) and 21
(Whereabouts Unknown) will generate this message during GAD and print a
similar message on VA Form 22-8945. A dictated letter [is
required]{.underline} for reason code 16 (Failure to Prosecute).
(See pt. III, ch. 9, regarding disallowances.)

\(d\) [LETTER CANNOT BE GENERATED-DICTATED LETTER REQUIRED]{.underline}.
This message appears during GAD processing and on VA Form 22-8945 with
the selection of reason codes 04 (Entitlement Forfeited), 22, 29, 79
(Course/School Does Not Meet Reqmts), and 80 (Course Not Approved).

\(2\) An error message is one which requires resolution of conflicting
information, either in the PIF (Pending Issue File), the master record,
or both, before processing can continue. Examples of this type of error
are discussed below:

\(a\) [DISALLOWANCE RSN INCONSISTENT WITH M/R]{.underline}. This message
appears when a reason code does not agree with information in the master
record. For example, reason code 65 (Entitlement Exhausted) was selected
when the master record reflects remaining entitlement.

\(b\) [DISALLOWANCE RSN INCONSISTENT WITH PIF]{.underline}. This message
appears when information stored in the PIF conflicts with a disallowance
reason. For example, reason code 02 (No/Insufficient Qualifying Service)
was selected when service dates stored in the PIF clearly reflect
qualifying service.

\(c\) [NO DELIMIT DATE FOUND]{.underline}. This message appears when
reason code 66 has been entered, but the 310 screen has not been
completed and stored in the PIF for original claims. This message also
appears when reason code 66 has been entered, but the 310 screen has not
been completed and stored in the PIF for reopened claims with a type J
(disallowed) master record.

\(d\) [RSN INVALID FOR THIS BENEFIT OR PAYEE]{.underline}. This message
is generated by the selection of a reason code which is not applicable
for whatever chapter is being processed.

\(e\) [INCOMPATIBLE ENTRIES-REVIEW]{.underline}. Entry of two or more
conflicting reason codes will result in the generation of this message.

\(3\) When the disallowance has been GAP\'d or printed, sign VA
Form 22-8945 and file it on the left flap of the claims folder.

**c. Claims Authorization**. The CAUT (Claims Authorization) command
will be used to authorize chapter 32 and section 903 disallowances. (See
GAD, GAP, and 501 procedures in pt. II, ch. 6.)

**d. Letter Generation**. Chapter 32 and section 903 disallowance
processing in most cases will generate a letter to the claimant with an
explanation of the reason(s) for disallowance. (See ch. 7 for letter
paragraphs.)

**e. Transaction Codes.** The disallowance action itself will determine
which transaction codes will be sent to TCS (Target Central System).
There are three possible disallowance transaction codes for chapter 32.
Each is discussed below:

\(1\) [Transaction Code 03D]{.underline}. When no benefit account or
master record exists or when only a type D (accounts receivable) master
record exists, TCS prepares a transaction 03D. When processed, this
transaction will either establish a type J master record or convert a
type D to a type J master record. A letter to the claimant, unless
otherwise directed, will be issued. Disallowance codes 01, 02, 03, 65,
and 66 will be sent as 03D transactions for processing and generation of
an appropriate disallowance letter.

\(2\) [Transaction Code 03E]{.underline}. When a benefit account exists
(master record types A, E, or J), a disallowance action will result in
the generation of a transaction code 03E if a letter is to be issued. A
transaction 03E will not affect any master record field although the
transaction is sent for letter generation.

\(3\) [Transaction Code 03F]{.underline}. Whenever a disallowance is
processed against a benefit account and no letter is to be issued,
Target generates a transaction code 03F. While transactions 03D and 03E
actually transmit information to TCS, 03F transactions are not sent at
all and will not alter any master record field. There is also an
instance when a transaction 03E will become a transaction 03F. When a
disallowance is processed against a benefit account and the disallowance
reason would normally issue a letter, VA Form 22-8945 for the GAP\'d
award and the 501 screen shows transaction code 03E. If the letter is
suppressed during the authorization stage, the 03E converts to a
transaction 03F. See paragraph 4.02 for procedures.

**2.04 310 CHAPTER 31/32/34 ELIGIBILITY SCREEN**

**a. General Functions.** The 310 screen is used primarily to determine
eligibility and entitlement to education benefits for chapters 32 and 34
original claims. (It is not used for chapter 31 claims.) The 310 screen
may also be used to enter additional or corrected data for recomputing
eligibility or entitlement. Example: a claim, previously denied because
of an other than honorable discharge, is reopened because of a change in
the type of discharge.

\(1\) [Access]{.underline}. The 310 screen is accessed via the Target
commands CDAT (Claims Data Entry) and CADJ (Claims Adjudication) from
the Ready screen or from any 300 or 400 series screen.

\(2\) [Application]{.underline}. Complete the 310 screen for all
original chapter 32 or 34 awards. Also, use the 310 screen for adding,
changing, or correcting data related to eligibility or entitlement when
an award is being processed at the same time. If no award screen is
being processed at the same time, any changes to eligibility or
entitlement data must be made via CORR (Correction) to the veteran\'s
master record.

\(3\) [Worksheet]{.underline}. The completed 310 screen may also be used
as a worksheet for computing eligibility and entitlement in cases where
an award will not be immediately processed. After the operator has
entered all the information and Target has computed eligibility and
entitlement, press the PRINT key to generate a demand print. (If the
operator enters DEL (Delete) in NEXT SCREEN, the data will not be stored
in the PIF and a demand print will not automatically be generated. Use
of DEL will [not]{.underline} cancel the pending issue from the PIF; DEL
only removes the data entered on the screen.)

**b. Field Descriptions.** Specific fields are described in the
following subparagraphs. These fields are separated into the following
types: display, entry, and generated.

**c. Display Fields.** The following fields will be displayed from the
PIF established via CEST (Claims Establishment), CDAT or CADJ for
original awards, or from the master record for supplemental awards. The
date, FILE NUMBER, END PRODUCT, and NAME fields are protected from
operator entry. (See fig. 2.03.)

  ------------- ---------------- ----------------------------------------
  **LEGEND**    **TYPE OF        **DESCRIPTION**
                CLAIM**          

  (date)        All              Current processing date (mo-day-yr).

  FILE NUMBER   All              The veteran\'s file and payee numbers.

  END PRODUCT   All              The end product code and the benefit
                                 indicator (CH32, CH34).
  ------------- ---------------- ----------------------------------------

310 CHAPTER 31/32/34 ELIGIBILITY SCREEN [06-24-92]{.underline}

FILE NUMBER [601 60 1601-00]{.underline} [END PRODUCT 230
CH32]{.underline} [NAME G A BLOCK]{.underline}

TEMP IND

SVC DATA: EOD RAD IN-SVC DEDUCTIBLE TIME S/C CONDIT/DISCH

RETAIN [05-07-84]{.underline} [05-06-92]{.underline} MOS DAYS

PRIOR VA TRNG CH31 CH34

CH35 OTHER

EDUC LEVEL SPEC ELIG IND

COMB S/C S/C CODE

MEMO RATING RATING DATE

SPEC DISAB IND CH31 CRS LNG

DELAYED ENTRY [ACDUTRA]{.underline}

END 1ST OBL PRD CEOD

UPGRADED DISCH ORIG ENT

DISAB EXT: DATE MOS DAYS REMAIN ENT

DELIM/TERM DATE

NEXT SCREEN

**Figure 2.03. 310 Screen - Display Fields**

+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| *         | **TYPE OF   | **DESCRIPTION**                            |
| *LEGEND** | CLAIM**     |                                            |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| NAME      | All         | The veteran\'s stub name.                  |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| SVC DATA: | All         | (Service Data)                             |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| EOD       |             | On the first line, the service dates are   |
|           |             | displayed from the 101 Pending Issue       |
| RAD       |             | Control Establishment screen for an        |
|           |             | original award or from the master record   |
| IN-SVC    |             | for a supplemental award. If the veteran   |
|           |             | has more than one period of service, the   |
| D         |             | dates shown are the latest dates entered   |
| EDUCTIBLE |             | on the 101 screen. If veteran is on active |
|           |             | duty, only the EOD (Entered on Duty) date  |
| TIME: MOS |             | shows. RAD (Released from Active Duty) is  |
|           |             | blank and \"Y\" shows under IN-SVC. If     |
| DAYS      |             | lost time was entered on the 101 screen,   |
|           |             | the entry is shown in DAYS.                |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| ACDUTRA   | All         | If \"Y\" entered in ACDUTRA (Active Duty   |
|           |             | for Training) on the 101 screen, Target    |
|           |             | shows \"YES\". This indicates ACDUTRA      |
|           |             | service is a factor, but does              |
|           |             | [not]{.underline} indicate that the dates  |
|           |             | shown are the ACDUTRA service. If \"NO\"   |
|           |             | or blanks show, ACDUTRA may not be a       |
|           |             | factor.                                    |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+

**d. Entry Fields.** The following fields are generally entry fields for
both original and supplemental claims. (See fig. 2.04.)

+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| LEGEND    | TYPE OF     | DESCRIPTION                                |
|           | CLAIM       |                                            |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
| TEMP IND  | Original    | (Temporary Indicator) Enter \"Y\" if a     |
|           |             | chapter 34 veteran\'s eligibility is       |
| (Ch. 34   |             | established but full entitlement cannot be |
| Only)     |             | determined (use is limited to original     |
|           |             | claims).                                   |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
|           | S           | Shows \"Y\" if temporary indicator was     |
|           | upplemental | entered. When full entitlement is          |
|           |             | determined, Target removes the temporary   |
|           |             | indicator.                                 |
+-----------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+

310 CHAPTER 31/32/34 ELIGIBILITY SCREEN 06-24-92

FILE NUMBER 601 60 1601-00 END PRODUCT 230-CH32 NAME G A BLOCK

[TEMP IND]{.underline}

SVC DATA: EOD RAD IN-SVC DEDUCTIBLE TIME S/C CONDIT/DISCH

[RETAIN]{.underline} 05-07-84 05-06-92 MOS DAYS

PRIOR VA TRNG [CH31]{.underline} [CH34]{.underline}

[CH35]{.underline} [OTHER]{.underline}

[EDUC LEVEL]{.underline} SPEC ELIG IND

COMB S/C S/C CODE

MEMO RATING RATING DATE

SPEC DISAB IND CH31 CRS LNG

[DELAYED ENTRY]{.underline} ACDUTRA

[END 1ST OBL PRD]{.underline} CEOD

[UPGRADED DISCH]{.underline} ORIG ENT

DISAB EXT: DATE MOS DAYS REMAIN ENT

DELIM/TERM DATE

NEXT SCREEN

**Figure 2.04 310 Screen - Entry Fields**

+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| **LEGEND** | **TYPE OF       | **DESCRIPTION**                      |
|            | CLAIM**         |                                      |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| RETAIN     | All             | Used to tell system that service     |
|            |                 | data shown should be used (Y) or     |
|            |                 | should not to be used (N) to compute |
|            |                 | eligibility and entitlement.         |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            |                 | Leave blank if the service data      |
|            |                 | shown is correct and no additional   |
|            |                 | service date or periods are to be    |
|            |                 | entered.                             |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            |                 | Enter \"Y\" if the service data      |
|            |                 | shown is correct and the operator    |
|            |                 | will enter additional service data   |
|            |                 | or periods.                          |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            |                 | Enter \"N\" if the service data      |
|            |                 | shown is [not]{.underline} correct.  |
|            |                 | However, if the service dates are    |
|            |                 | correct, but there was deductible    |
|            |                 | time not previously entered or the   |
|            |                 | veteran\'s discharge was for a       |
|            |                 | service-connected disability, the    |
|            |                 | operator must enter \"N\" in RETAIN  |
|            |                 | [and]{.underline} reenter all        |
|            |                 | applicable service data on the first |
|            |                 | entry line.                          |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| EOD/RAD    | All             | (Entered on Duty and Released from   |
|            |                 | Active Duty) There are three lines;  |
|            |                 | the operator can enter up to three   |
|            |                 | periods of service.                  |
|            |                 |                                      |
|            |                 | If the dates shown are wrong and     |
|            |                 | there is only one period of service, |
|            |                 | enter the correct dates on the first |
|            |                 | line. If there is more than one      |
|            |                 | period of service, enter each        |
|            |                 | additional period on a separate line |
|            |                 | for a chapter 34 case.               |
|            |                 |                                      |
|            |                 | *Note: In a chapter 32 case with     |
|            |                 | multiple periods of service, enter   |
|            |                 | the earliest EOD and the latest RAD  |
|            |                 | on the first award line. Failure to  |
|            |                 | do so will require the operator to   |
|            |                 | go through 310 screen processing on  |
|            |                 | each subsequent award adjustment.    |
|            |                 | (See par. 3.06.)*                    |
|            |                 |                                      |
|            |                 | If claimant is on active duty, enter |
|            |                 | the EOD and leave RAD blank.         |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| IN-SVC     | All             | (In-Service) If the claimant is on   |
|            |                 | active duty, enter \"Y\" on the same |
|            |                 | line as the EOD. This must be the    |
|            |                 | last period of service. Leave the    |
|            |                 | RAD blank.                           |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| DEDUCTIBLE | All             | If there is deductible time for a    |
| TIME:      |                 | period of service entered on the EOD |
|            |                 | and RAD entry lines, enter the lost  |
| MOS        |                 | time in months and days. The         |
|            |                 | operator must make this entry on the |
| DAYS       |                 | same line as the period of service   |
|            |                 | with deductible lost time. If the    |
|            |                 | deductible time was not previously   |
|            |                 | entered on the 101 screen, reenter   |
|            |                 | the entire service data including    |
|            |                 | the EOD and RAD with \"N\" in        |
|            |                 | RETAIN.                              |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| S/C        | All             | (Service-Connection) If the veteran  |
|            |                 | was discharged due to a              |
|            |                 | service-connected disability and had |
|            |                 | less than 181 days of service, or    |
|            |                 | has less than 24 months and is       |
|            |                 | otherwise eligible, enter \"Y\". If  |
|            |                 | there is an entry in this field,     |
|            |                 | reenter the entire service data      |
|            |                 | including EOD and RAD with \"N\" in  |
|            |                 | RETAIN.                              |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| CO         | All             | (Conditional Discharge) If a chapter |
| NDIT/DISCH |                 | 34 veteran with an other than        |
|            |                 | honorable discharge has a prior      |
| (Ch. 34    |                 | period of honorable service which    |
| Only)      |                 | would qualify him or her for chapter |
|            |                 | 34 benefits, enter \"Y\". This entry |
|            |                 | must be on the same line as the      |
|            |                 | period of service to which it        |
|            |                 | refers. Only the applicable period   |
|            |                 | of service is to be entered.         |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+

+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| **LEGEND** | **TYPE OF       | **DESCRIPTION**                      |
|            | CLAIM**         |                                      |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| PRIOR VA   | All             | (Prior VA Training) ([Chapter 34     |
| TRNG       |                 | entry fields only]{.underline})      |
|            |                 | Enter months and days of prior VA    |
| CH31       |                 | training only if applicable. Enter   |
|            |                 | training as chapter 31, 34, 35 or    |
| CH34       |                 | other VA training. Use OTHER either  |
|            |                 | when combining training under more   |
| CH35       |                 | than one chapter or when the chapter |
|            |                 | of training is not specified on the  |
| OTHER      |                 | screen (e.g., Ch 106). For example,  |
|            |                 | if a veteran had 1 year, 2 months    |
| (Ch. 34    |                 | and 19 days of prior VA training,    |
| Only)      |                 | enter 14 months and 19 days. For     |
|            |                 | supplemental claims, any prior VA    |
|            |                 | training is shown from the master    |
|            |                 | record. If the operator enters more  |
|            |                 | than one type of prior training, the |
|            |                 | 310 screen shows the message PRIOR   |
|            |                 | VA TRNG DISPLAYED IS COMBINATION.    |
|            |                 |                                      |
|            |                 | *NOTE: For chapter 32 prior          |
|            |                 | training, see chapter 3, paragraph   |
|            |                 | 3.06a(3).*                           |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| EDUC LEVEL | All             | Enter the level of education         |
|            |                 | (1 through 17) completed by the      |
|            |                 | claimant. (See pt. II, par. 9.05.)   |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            | Original        | Shows no information or PIF data.    |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            | Supplemental    | Shows master record data.            |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| DELAYED    |                 | If the veteran qualifies under the   |
| ENTRY      |                 | delayed entry enlistment program and |
|            |                 | began active service after 12/31/76  |
| (Ch. 34    |                 | and before 1/2/78, enter \"Y\".      |
| Only)      |                 |                                      |
|            |                 | (See pt. V, ch. 9.)                  |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| END lST    | All             | (End of First Obligated Service      |
| OBL PRD    |                 | Period). Upon initial display of the |
|            |                 | 310 screen, Target shows the date    |
| (Ch. 32    |                 | stored in the veteran\'s             |
| Only)      |                 | Contributions Account. This date is  |
|            |                 | originally obtained from the         |
|            |                 | claimant\'s service department when  |
|            |                 | the Contributions Account is         |
|            |                 | established. Operators can adjust    |
|            |                 | this date while processing original  |
|            |                 | or supplemental awards.              |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| END lST    |                 | If the veteran has completed one     |
| OBL PRD    |                 | service period and reentered         |
|            |                 | military service, compare the first  |
| (Cont.)    |                 | RAD date with the END lst OBL PRD    |
|            |                 | date. If the veteran is eligible for |
|            |                 | benefits based on the first service  |
|            |                 | period and the RAD date is earlier   |
|            |                 | than the existing END 1st OBL PRD    |
|            |                 | date shown, enter the RAD date in    |
|            |                 | this field. \"00-00-00\" displays if |
|            |                 | Target does not have a date in the   |
|            |                 | claimant\'s Contributions Account.   |
|            |                 | Operators are required to make an    |
|            |                 | entry in this circumstance. See      |
|            |                 | chapter 3 for instructions in        |
|            |                 | determining the correct entry in     |
|            |                 | these cases.                         |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| UPGRADED   | All             | (Upgraded Discharge)                 |
| DISCH      |                 |                                      |
|            |                 | Enter the date the veteran\'s        |
| (Ch. 34    |                 | discharge was upgraded.              |
| Only)      |                 |                                      |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
| DISAB EXT  | All             | (Disability Extension Date)          |
|            |                 |                                      |
| DATE       |                 | If the veteran was prevented from    |
|            |                 | beginning or completing training     |
| MOS        |                 | because of a physical or mental      |
|            |                 | disability, enter the beginning date |
| DAYS       |                 | of the extended period. Then enter   |
|            |                 | in MONTHS and DAYS the length of the |
| (Ch. 34    |                 | disabling period.                    |
| Only)      |                 |                                      |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            |                 | If the DISAB EXT DATE is left blank, |
|            |                 | the delimiting date will be the      |
|            |                 | current date [plus]{.underline} the  |
|            |                 | number of months and days of the     |
|            |                 | disabling period.                    |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+
|            |                 | Otherwise, the delimiting date will  |
|            |                 | be the DISAB EXT DATE                |
|            |                 | [plus]{.underline} the number of     |
|            |                 | months and days of the disabling     |
|            |                 | period.                              |
+------------+-----------------+--------------------------------------+

**e. Generated Fields.** The following fields show the generated
delimiting date, original and remaining entitlement, the computed EOD,
and special eligibility indicators for both original and supplemental
claims. These fields show the appropriate data from the master record
when operators process a supplemental claim. (See fig. 2.05.)

310 CHAPTER 31/32/34 ELIGIBILITY SCREEN 06-24-92

FILE NUMBER 601 60 1601-00 END PRODUCT 230-CH32 NAME G A BLOCK

TEMP IND

SVC DATA: EOD RAD IN-SVC DEDUCTIBLE TIME S/C CONDIT/DISCH

RETAIN 05-07-84 05-06-90 MOS DAYS

PRIOR VA TRNG CH31 CH34

CH35 OTHER

EDUC LEVEL 12 SPEC ELIG IND

COMB S/C S/C CODE

MEMO RATING RATING DATE

SPEC DISAB IND CH31 CRS LNG

DELAYED ENTRY ACDUTRA No

END 1ST OBL PRD 05-06-90 [CEOD]{.underline} 05-07-84

UPGRADED DISCH [ORIG ENT]{.underline} 34/00 \$5100.00

DISAB EXT: DATE MOS DAYS [REMAIN ENT]{.underline} 27/29 \$4194.99

[DELIM/TERM DATE]{.underline} 05-07-00

NEXT SCREEN

**Figure 2.05 310 Screen - Generated Fields**

+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| **LEGEND**   | **TYPE OF    | **DESCRIPTION**                        |
|              | CLAIM**      |                                        |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| SPEC ELIG    | All          | (Special Eligibility Indicator)        |
| IND          |              |                                        |
|              |              | If special eligibility is a factor in  |
| (Ch. 34      |              | determining chapter 34 eligibility,    |
| Only)        |              | Target shows one of the following      |
|              |              | legends describing the special         |
|              |              | eligibility:                           |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If \"Y\" is entered in S/C, the        |
|              |              | message is \"02 S/C DISABILITY.\"      |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If \"Y\" is entered in UPGRADED DISCH, |
|              |              | the message is \"03 UPGRADED DISCH.\"  |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If entry is made in DISAB EXT, the     |
|              |              | message is \"04 DISABILITY EXT.\"      |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If \"Y\" is entered in DELAYED ENTRY,  |
|              |              | the message is \"06 DELAYED ENTRY.\"   |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If entries are made in both S/C and    |
|              |              | UPGRADED DISCH, the message is \"07    |
|              |              | UPGRADED DISCH/SCD.\"                  |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If entries are made in both S/C and    |
|              |              | DISAB EXT, the message is \"08         |
|              |              | DISABILITY EXT/SCD.\"                  |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | If entries are made in both S/C and    |
|              |              | DELAYED ENTRY, the message is \"09     |
|              |              | DELAYED ENTRY/SCD.\"                   |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              |              | NOTE: Only the code for service        |
|              |              | connection (02) will go forward with   |
|              |              | the award transaction to TCS. If any   |
|              |              | of the combination codes are shown,    |
|              |              | the system will only send the 02 code. |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+

+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| **LEGEND**   | **TYPE OF    | **DESCRIPTION**                        |
|              | CLAIM**      |                                        |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| CEOD         | All          | (Computed Entered on Duty) This date   |
|              |              | is the same as the EOD if there is     |
|              |              | only one period of service. If more    |
|              |              | than one period of service is entered, |
|              |              | this CEOD date is earlier than the EOD |
|              |              | (backs up the EOD by the length of the |
|              |              | second period of service).             |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| ORIG ENT     | Original     | (Original Entitlement) The amount of   |
|              |              | entitlement shown will be based on the |
| (Ch. 34)     |              | length of creditable service and, if   |
|              |              | applicable, prior VA training.         |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              | Supplemental | Shows the amount of entitlement from   |
|              |              | the master record. Under some          |
|              |              | circumstances, this field can be       |
|              |              | changed based on other entered data.   |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| ORIG ENT     | All          | This field shows months and days of    |
|              |              | entitlement, followed by total dollars |
| (Ch. 32)     |              | of entitlement. The dollar amount      |
|              |              | represents participant contributions,  |
|              |              | VA matching funds, and DOD (Department |
|              |              | of Defense) contributions.             |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| REMAIN ENT   | Original     | (Remaining Entitlement) This field     |
|              |              | will be blank.                         |
| (Ch. 34)     |              |                                        |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
|              | Supplemental | When a supplemental award is           |
|              |              | processed, the remaining entitlement   |
|              |              | from the master record is shown. The   |
|              |              | remaining entitlement will change if   |
|              |              | original entitlement is changed.       |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| REMAIN ENT   | All          | If the claimant is currently in        |
|              |              | training, this field will show the     |
| (Ch. 32      |              | amount of entitlement remaining at the |
| Only)        |              | end of the enrollment period. If a     |
|              |              | claimant is currently in training and  |
|              |              | still contributing to the              |
|              |              | Contributions Account, this field will |
|              |              | show the amount of entitlement which   |
|              |              | will be left at the end of the         |
|              |              | enrollment period if the claimant      |
|              |              | continues making monthly               |
|              |              | contributions.                         |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+
| DELIM/TERM   | Original     | (Delimiting or Termination Date)       |
| DATE         |              |                                        |
|              |              | Target generates the delimiting date   |
| (Ch. 34      |              | based on other entries on the screen.  |
| Only)        |              |                                        |
+--------------+--------------+----------------------------------------+

**f. End of Processing.** The 310 screen shows the message HIT ENTER TO
STORE DATA FOR FURTHER AWARD PROCESSING when an operator enters all
necessary data and Target computes the eligibility and entitlement. When
ENTER is depressed, Target generates a print of the 310 screen.

**g. NEXT SCREEN Entries.** If an operator enters DEL in NEXT SCREEN,
Target deletes the data entered or shown (on the 310 screen) from the
PIF. (Use of DEL will [not]{.underline} delete the pending issue from
the PIF.) Enter RES (Restore) in NEXT SCREEN to remove the data entered,
but to keep the data shown originally. (RES restores the screen to its
original displayed condition.) Enter a 300 or 400 series screen number
in NEXT SCREEN to continue processing.

**2.05 UNIQUE GAD/GAP PROCESSING**

Chapter 32 GAD/GAP processing differs slightly from chapter 35
processing described in part II, chapter 6. These differences are
described below:

**a. Additional Award Line Generation.** Under certain circumstances,
GAD/GAP processing generates additional award lines.

\(1\) Receipt of a DOD contribution may cause generation of a single
award line. When DOD submits their special DOD contributions (also known
as \"kickers\"), DOD also gives an entitlement effective date (month and
year). If the designated effective date for a DOD contribution falls in
an award period, Target increases the claimant\'s pay rate on the first
day of the following month, generating an award line reflecting the
change

with an effective reason code of 71.

EXAMPLE: A chapter 32 claimant started contributing but stopped and then
resumed contributions. He has contributed \$1,000 to the chapter 32 fund
over a 20 month period. The claimant\'s contribution allotments were
\$50 per month, and he is no longer contributing. DOD authorized a
separate contribution (or \"kicker\") of \$2,000 with an effective date
(month and year) of June 1984. An operator had entered an award on the
312 or 412 General Education Award screens as shown below:

> EFFECTIVE NO PAY TNG HRS DY ENT TYP
>
> [DATE RSN]{.underline} [DATE RSN]{.underline} [RATE]{.underline}
> [TME]{.underline} [T NO]{.underline} [WK]{.underline}
> [CHG]{.underline} [TNG]{.underline} [CHARGES]{.underline}
>
> 01-01-84 00 12-31-84 61 4 S 15 B

In GAD/GAP processing, Target generates the claimant\'s monthly rates,
including an award line to reflect the DOD contribution. The generated
award contained the following information:

> EFFECTIVE NO PAY TNG HRS DY ENT TYP
>
> [DATE RSN]{.underline} [DATE RSN]{.underline} [RATE]{.underline}
> [TME]{.underline} [T NO]{.underline} [WK]{.underline}
> [CHG]{.underline} [TNG]{.underline} [CHARGES]{.underline}
>
> 01-01-84 00 150.00 4 S 15 4 B 50.00
>
> 07-01-84 71 12-31-84 61 292.86 4 S 15 4 B 50.00

\(2\) If an entered award spans the claimant\'s EOD or RAD date, Target
generates a new award line to reflect the change of status. If the
service date necessitating the change is an EOD date, the generated
line\'s EFFECTIVE DATE is the EOD date. If the service date
necessitating the change is an RAD date, the generated line\'s EFFECTIVE
DATE is the day after the RAD date. In either case, Target shows an
EFFECTIVE RSN of 30.

EXAMPLE: A chapter 32 claimant has an RAD date of 06-16-84, and the
operator had entered the following information on the 312 or 412 screen:

> EFFECTIVE NO PAY TNG HRS DY ENT TYP
>
> [DATE RSN]{.underline} [DATE RSN]{.underline} [RATE]{.underline}
> [TME]{.underline} [T NO]{.underline} [WK]{.underline}
> [CHG]{.underline} [TNG]{.underline} [CHARGES]{.underline}
>
> 05-15-84 60 12-12-84 61 4 S 15 B

Target generates an award reflecting the claimant\'s status change from
serviceperson to veteran in GAD/GAP processing:

> EFFECTIVE NO PAY TNG HRS DY ENT TYP
>
> [DATE RSN]{.underline} [DATE RSN]{.underline} [RATE]{.underline}
> [TME]{.underline} [T NO]{.underline} [WK]{.underline}
> [CHG]{.underline} [TNG]{.underline} [CHARGES]{.underline}
>
> 05-15-84 60 75.00 4 S 15 4 B 25.00
>
> 06-17-84 30 12-12-84 61 75.00 4 S 15 4 B 25.00

**b. Computer Generated Monthly Rate Changes.** A chapter 32 claimant\'s
pay rate may be subject to monthly changes. Target calculates chapter 32
pay rates on a month-by-month basis using the exact entitlement months
and dollars available for each calculation. If a participant enters
training while contributing to the chapter 32 fund, his or her pay rate
fluctuates under the following conditions:

\(1\) If the claimant has made more than 36 monthly allotments, or

\(2\) The claimant changed his or her monthly allotment (e.g., from \$50
to \$60). Under the above conditions, Target calculates the proper rates
during GAD/GAP processing and shows the generated lines on the award
screen or print. The rate will change slightly on the first day of each
month, and the EFFECTIVE RSN for each generated line will be 71. Target
projects continuing allotments (on an active allotment case) at the rate
of the last allotment when projecting future monthly rates, up to the
maximum of \$2700 in contributions.

EXAMPLE: A chapter 32 claimant made ten \$50 contributions from January
1983 through October 1983. In November 1983, the claimant changes his
contribution rate to \$60. During May, 1984, while the claimant is still
actively contributing, an operator had entered an award on the 312 or
412 screen with the following information:

> EFFECTIVE NO PAY TNG HRS DY ENT TYP
>
> [DATE RSN]{.underline} [DATE RSN]{.underline} [RATE]{.underline}
> [TME]{.underline} [T NO]{.underline} [WK]{.underline}
> [CHG]{.underline} [TNG]{.underline} [CHARGES]{.underline}
>
> 03-21-84 60 08-27-84 61 4 S 14 B

In GAD/GAP processing, Target generated award lines and monthly rates as
shown below:

> EFFECTIVE NO PAY TNG HRS DY ENT TYP
>
> [DATE RSN]{.underline} [DATE RSN]{.underline} [RATE]{.underline}
> [TME]{.underline} [T NO]{.underline} [WK]{.underline}
> [CHG]{.underline} [TNG]{.underline} [CHARGES]{.underline}
>
> 03-21-84 60 158.58 4 S 14 4 B 52.86
>
> 04-01-84 71 160.02 4 S 14 4 B 53.34
>
> 05-01-84 71 161.48 4 S 14 4 B 53.80
>
> 06-01-84 71 162.66 4 S 14 4 B 54.22
>
> 07-01-84 71 163.83 4 S 14 4 B 54.61
>
> 08-01-84 71 08-27-84 61 164.94 4 S 14 4 B 54.98

*NOTE: Reason code 71 is a Target-generated code which cannot be entered
by an operator. Therefore, when Target shows reason code 71, it can
always be interpreted as designating a system-generated rate change.*

**c. Allotment Outside Service Period.** In GAD/GAP processing, Target
compares a claimant\'s service periods against the allotments in the
Contributions Account. If the account has any allotments which are not
within the claimant\'s service periods, Target shows \"ALLOTMENT NOT IN
SVC PRD: (YR-MO).\" The year and month shown in this message will be the
first allotment month found outside the service periods. For example, if
a veteran\'s RAD date was June 15, 1984, and his or her Contributions
Account shows allotments through September 1984, then the error message
would be generated showing 84-07. See paragraph 4.03 for procedures.