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SUBJ/Update on Secondary Dependency Requests//
MILITARY PAY ADVISORY 04/21//
POC/Dependency Claims Division/CODE: JFLADA/
RMKS/1. This advisory is being issued to provide guidance on the
Navy Secondary Dependency Claims Approval Process.
2. Navy Secondary Dependency Claims determinations are now being
delivered to customers through an automated process. Members will
receive a message, outlining the final outcome of their request,
at the official email ID associated with smartdocs. The determination
is delivered in a condensed format and is more expeditious due to its
automated nature.
3. However, since the program is in its inception and the message
delivery in an abbreviated format, it has generated feedback via
requests for clarifications. To alleviate confusion, Navy Secondary
Claims will continue to generate and deliver manual letters of
determination, to supplement the automated delivery.
4. In situations where the automated message is ambiguous or
contradictory to the manual memorandum, the former must be considered
the final determination.
5. In the interim period, it is requested that members send in their
redetermination requests in a timely manner, as we continue to improve
on our tracking and monitoring systems.
6. Additionally, effective immediately, copies of the NAVPERS
1070/602(RED/DA) are no longer required for redetermination
submissions. Initial Secondary Dependency requests must continue to
include the current NAVPERS 1070/602(RED/DA).
7. REQUEST WIDEST DISSEMINATION.//