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Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Basic Needs Allowance – What is it? (Cont’d)

Q: Must I recertify?
A: Service members receiving BNA must reapply each year or when other factors trigger a recertification, such
as a change in household size, a PCS to or from Alaska or Hawaii, or an increase in gross household income.

Q: Is this mandatory?
A: BNA is optional and service members may choose not to apply. You may also decline the allowance if you
are notified that you have been certified for approval.

Service Contact Information
• Navy - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/N130C/
• Marine Corps - https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/MPO/pages_compensation
• .af.mil/USAFCommunitAir Force - Use myFSS: https://myfss.usy/s/knowledge-
detail?pid=kA08300000001NrCAI
• Airmen and Guardians may still contact the Total Force Service Center at 210-565-0102 or
via myFSS and select “Ask A Question” from the top menu
bar: https://myfss.us.af.mil/USAFCommunity/s/.
• For BNA questions, select “Compensation” from the “What program does your question
pertain to” and use “BNA” in the subject of the question.
• Coast Guard - Contact the Division of Military Compensation at Compensation@USCG.mil
• Army – https://www.financialfrontline.org/service-providers

Supporting our Wounded Warriors

From the moment you leave the combat zone, our Wounded Warrior Pay Management teams are at work to
make sure your pay and other entitlements don't become things that you or your family have to worry about.
With your service's finance offices, we will be with you through medical treatment and rehabilitation until you've
returned to active duty or left military service.

While our pay experts monitor every aspect of your pay, it's also important that you and your family understand
some of the unique pay-related topics we are working on.

The following list includes publications in .pdf format. You will require Adobe's Acrobat Reader which is available
free.

SCAADL: DoD's Warrior Care Blog has information about the Special Compensation for Assistance with
Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) calculator. According to the website, "SCAADL” is a special monthly
compensation for eligible catastrophically injured or ill Service members who require assistance with activities of
daily living or who are at a high risk for personal safety and cannot live independently in the community without
caregiver support. SCAADL, authorized by the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (Public
Law 111-84), provides financial assistance for the non-medical care, support and assistance by a primary
caregiver for the Service member."

DFAS Wounded Warrior Pay & Entitlements Handbook (PDF Nov 21)

DoD Compensation & Benefits Handbook for Seriously Ill & Injured Members of the Armed Forces

Learn how Retired Disability Income is calculated (PowerPoint viewer available free)
The Retired Disability Income Estimator is currently unavailable.

Wounded Warriors and Family Members can use the "How to Fill out a 1351-2 Form" Guide for all Travel
Claims. You can access the Guide here.

About the Family Member Debit Card Program 11