1. Jackpot! New Paris Veterans Output File

2. INTRODUCTION

3. Binder Materials • New File Layout • Data Dictionary • Transmittals • Crosswalk

4. United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Role in the Match Process

5. VA Transition Benefits Delivery Network (BDN) to VETSNET

6. New PARIS - Veterans • New File Layout • Data Dictionary

7. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)

8. DMDC • New File Layout • Multiple Records

9. Data Enrichment • State Perspective • More Data, More Opportunities • Specific Indicators

10. BDN to VETSNET • Comparison of Old file vs. New format

11. 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

12. BDN to VETSNET LESS • Record Type • SSN – Spouse • Stub Name • Date of Birth – Veteran, Spouse, Children • Date of Death – Veteran • DD / EFT • Dependency Code

13. BDN to VETSNET MORE • 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?

14. Questions & Answers

15. Conclusion