I received my rating from the VA. I went from 50% to 80%. Can I get medically retired?

2014-04-23T20:28:58-04:00

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 28 at 2013 1:30 AM

2013-12-28T01:30:44-05:00

I do get it, but I am confused, if you were medically retired you should be receiving concurrent receipt unless your rating is below 50%, that is the magic number to receive it. If you are not I would legal assistance from legal on the matter.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Apr 20 at 2014 12:55 PM

2014-04-20T12:55:27-04:00

In my opinion, and strictly my opinion, if you are eligible for any form of normal retirement to include TERA you should receive concurrent receipt.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 8:32 PM

2014-04-23T20:32:55-04:00

I think the medical retirement depends more on the rating you get from the army not VA. I could be wrong but that is my understanding, good luck.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 23 at 2014 11:26 PM

2014-04-23T23:26:57-04:00

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/disability.html

Disability Retirement

Based on your disability rating, your Branch of Service may place you on either the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) or the Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL).

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Apr 23 at 2014 11:31 PM

2014-04-23T23:31:27-04:00

MSG do I have to request a MRB or what?

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Sep 12 at 2014 4:17 PM

2014-09-12T16:17:28-04:00

I would add to this that all Chapter 61 retirees should be allowed to draw CRDP. CRSC has many loop holes and the process is slow and confusing. The calculations are even more confusing (for me). I always feel like I have a dunce hat on when someone explains the means of calculation.

I agree with your post, and hope if it happens I hope I am included. If not, I am glad for the retirees who are benefitted.