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ABOUT WAIVERS & REMISSIONS

Processing time is 60 days from date recieved

The waiver department has the authority to forgive erroneous pay and allowance debts. Do I qualify?  

The remission department has the authority to remit or cancel debt incurred while on active duty. Do I qualify?

ABOUT DEBT AND CLAIMS

The debt department is responsible for the collection or settlement of delinquent debts owed the Department of Defense by former military members, former Department of Defense civilian employees, and other individuals.

Are you owed money? The claims department is responsible for processing moneys owed to former military members.

ABOUT CORRECTIONS OF RECORDS

The correction of records department is responsible for fixing errors or injustices which affect your military record. Please click here for more information.

Page updated June 15, 2012.