# Column cms.mbsf_ab_2013.V_DOD_SW ## Overview of column V_DOD_SW in table cms.mbsf_ab_2013 | | | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------- | | Table | [cms.mbsf_ab_2013](../cms.mbsf_ab_2013.md) | | Qualified name | cms.mbsf_ab_2013.V_DOD_SW | | Datatype | VARCHAR(1) | | Reference | [https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/date-death](https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/date-death) | Valid Date of Death Switch | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | long_name | BENE_VALID_DEATH_DT_SW | | original_type | CHAR | | width | 1.0 |