Based on your VA File, it appears the VA had mailed you a notification letter explaining that because you received military drill/training pay while receiving VA Benefits, the VA requires you to complete the VA Form 21-8951 Notice of Waiver of VA Compensation or Pension to Receive Military Pay and Allowances.

You cannot receive both VA Disability Compensation and drill/training pay at the same time. The VA will send a notice each time you have drill/training to see which option of payment you would like to choose from, either drill/training pay, or VA Disability Compensation pay.

In the future, if you receive this form again, you will need to complete VA Form 21-8951. Below are the instructions for completing this form by hand.

1. Fill in your name, date of birth, and telephone number.
2. Confirm that number of training days shown on the front of this form is correct. If you believe the number of training days shown is not correct, there is a section for you to fill in the correct number.
3. Choose from one of the following options for payment:
   • I elect to waive VA benefits for the days indicated in order to retain my training pay.
   • I elect to waive military pay and allowances for the days indicated in order to retain my VA compensation or pension. (NOTE: Checking this option will give most veterans LESS money)
   • I received no military pay and allowances during the fiscal year indicated on page 1 of this form.
4. Sign and Date.
5. Submit to VA OR send to OSDRI and OSDRI can submit it to the VA for you.

This form can be completed online and submitted directly to the VA from your portal. You may also call the Debt Management Center at 800-827-0648 (TTY: 711). They are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. The Debt Management Center should be able to assist you with the next available steps for your situation.

If you would like to work with the Debt Management Center to resolve this in another way or make the changes to the dates on the form, you must contact the Debt Management Center directly at 1-800-827-0648 from 6:30 AM to 6 PM CT Monday through Friday.