Waiver of Indebtedness

Because of repeated unauthorized absences, a separated soldier's pay continually fluctuated, and he was erroneously overpaid. GAO held that he must bear the responsibility for errors that occurred as he was partially at fault. Therefore, waiver of any part of the claim is precluded by statute. The date of discovery of the debt by belated audit could not be accurately established, so doubt about the 3-year statute period was resolved in the member's favor.