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B-240236 1 (1991-09-12)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadnzr0001 and id is 1 raw text is: ~iaa Comptroller General of the United Sbta Decision Matter of: Technical Sergeant Fred D. Walker, USAF - Claims for BAQ and VRA at the with-dependent rate rile; B-240236 Date: September 12, 1991 DIQGfS 1, A member with dependents is entitled to a basic allowance for quarters at the with-dependent rate (BAQ-W) when adequate government quarters are not provided for him and his dependents. A divorced member may qualify fornBAQ-Wfor a child living with the member's former spouse in private quarters if he pays child support in an amount at least equal to the difference between BAQ at the with- and without- dependents rates. 2. The cost of maintaining a separate residence for the times when the member has custody of the child may not be used instead of or in addition to support payments to qualify for BAQ-W. 3. A divorced member who is entitled to a variable housing allowance (VHA) may receive the higher rate for a member with dependents (VHA-W) for continuous periods in excess of 3 months when his child is living with him. The costs of maintaining a home for the child's visits does not entitle him to VHA-W when the child is living with the member's former spouse or visiting the member for shorter periods. DECISION We have been asked to render an advance decision on the claim of Technical Sergeant Fred D. Walker, USAF, for basic allowance for quarters (BAQ) and Variable Housing Allowance (VRA), both at the rates for a member with dependents (BAQ-W and VHA-W).1/ VHA is provided to assist members entitled to BAQ to defray housing costs in high housing-cost areas. In connection with this claim, we have also been asked a series of questions regarding the entitlement to BAQ-W of divorced service members who share custody of their children. For the reasons presented below, Sergeant Walker is not entitled to i/ The Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowance Committee has assigned the number DO-AF-1502 t the request.

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