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VA Benefit Debt Compromise Offer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Request for VA to accept a lower amount as full settlement of benefit debt.
How to get help
Submit a Financial Status Report using VA Form 5655, an explanation for the request, the amount offered, and required financial information through VA's online debt-help process or by mail to the Debt Management Center.
Who this service helps
A debtor, beneficiary, fiduciary, or other eligible representative may request compromise of qualifying VA debt. VA excludes certain debts involving fraud, Justice Department referral, bankruptcy discharge, or other listed conditions.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide; available to eligible residents of the listed West Texas counties.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
If accepted, the agreed compromise payment is due under VA's decision terms; some benefit entitlement may not be restored unless the uncollected portion is later paid.
About this service
A compromise offer asks VA to accept a specified partial payment in full satisfaction of an eligible debt.
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