Posted on May 25, 2017
Is it possible to deny Army medical retirement pay (TDRL) and solely receive VA compensation?
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I got my proposed ratings from the VA, today. My PEBLO told me that I will be on the TDRL and eligible for Army medical retirement pay. I remember a brief that I was sitting in, a few months ago, and we were told that we can receive both checks but the retirement pay WILL come out of VA compensation. Is there any way to deny the retirement pay so that my VA compensation won't be affected?
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If you were to get $1000 from DOD and $1500 from the VA. The DOD amount is zero'd out. You want the VA amount as it is non taxed. You don't get both in practical terms unless you qualify for concurrent receipt or the DOD amount is less than the VA amount and at that point it is differential game. The situation is dependent, but any amount received for retirement is decreased by the disability from the VA.
There are a lot of resources online for this, but the taxable DOD is what is lowered first.
There are a lot of resources online for this, but the taxable DOD is what is lowered first.
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CPT Joseph K Murdock Thank you for the response. So I have less than 2 years in the service. The Army is proposing approximately $900/month, while the VA is proposing approximately $1300/month. So, if I'm understanding correctly, you're saying that I will receive the higher of the two and not deal with an offset?
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CPT Mark Gonzalez
By your example you will get $1300. I have never gone through this process though so I recommend ensuring you know who is paying what and when.
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PFC Gibbs, Here are some links for you.
https://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/crdp.html
http://themilitarywallet.com/concurrent-receipt-military-retirement-pay/
http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/concurrent-retirement-and-disability-pay-crdp-faqs.html
https://www.thebalance.com/military-disability-medical-separations-and-retirements-3356969
Keep in mind that you will be medically retired with less than 20 years of service. There are certain situations in which you could receive concurrent receipt. Regardless, it is best to talk to a DEFAS rep or VA Rep for your own expectation management. No one wants a financial surprise.
To answer your question, Yes. There is a form where you can elect how the payments go. I don't recall if it comes from the PEBLO or the VA rep. It has been a few years since my own medical board:)
Good luck.
https://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/crdp.html
http://themilitarywallet.com/concurrent-receipt-military-retirement-pay/
http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/concurrent-retirement-and-disability-pay-crdp-faqs.html
https://www.thebalance.com/military-disability-medical-separations-and-retirements-3356969
Keep in mind that you will be medically retired with less than 20 years of service. There are certain situations in which you could receive concurrent receipt. Regardless, it is best to talk to a DEFAS rep or VA Rep for your own expectation management. No one wants a financial surprise.
To answer your question, Yes. There is a form where you can elect how the payments go. I don't recall if it comes from the PEBLO or the VA rep. It has been a few years since my own medical board:)
Good luck.
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I'm not sure how it works with people in your situation (getting medically retired before reaching 20 years of service).
But in my case, the VA has rated me at 60% disabled. Since I am 50% or greater disabled, I receive my full disability compensation and military retired pay, with no "concurrent receipt," which is what you're referring to.
I'm not sure how it works with people in your situation (getting medically retired before reaching 20 years of service).
But in my case, the VA has rated me at 60% disabled. Since I am 50% or greater disabled, I receive my full disability compensation and military retired pay, with no "concurrent receipt," which is what you're referring to.
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