Common use of Verification Procedures and Opportunity to Contest Clause in Contracts

Verification Procedures and Opportunity to Contest. A. Verification Procedures 1. VA is responsible for verifying and determining, in the event of a match, if the data from the DMDC records are consistent with the data in the VA pension and disability compensation records and for resolving any discrepancies or inconsistencies as to positive identification on an individual basis. 2. VA will screen the initial data to verify that the matched individual is in fact a recipient of VA pension or disability compensation. VA will do this by comparing the “hit” data with VA’s case files to verify the identity of the individual and will conduct independent inquiries when necessary to resolve questionable identities. 3. Any discrepancies or inconsistencies in data furnished by DoD, or developed as a result of the match, will be independently investigated, and verified by VA prior to any adverse action being taken against the individual.

Verification Procedures and Opportunity to Contest. A. Verification Procedures 1. The VA is responsible for verifying and determining, in the event of a match, determining if the data from on the DMDC records electronic data are consistent with the data in the VA pension and disability compensation records data and for resolving any discrepancies or inconsistencies as to positive identification on an individual basis. 2. The VA will screen the initial data to verify that the matched individual is in fact a recipient of VA pension or disability compensation. VA will do this by manually comparing the “hit” data with VA’s case files to verify the identity of the individual and will conduct independent inquiries when necessary to resolve questionable identities. 3. Any discrepancies or inconsistencies in data furnished by DoD, or developed as a result of the match, will be independently investigated, investigated and verified by VA prior to any adverse action being taken against the individual.