Posted on Apr 23, 2014
I received my rating from the VA. I went from 50% to 80%. Can I get medically retired?
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http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/disability.html
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).
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SSG Keven Lahde
SGM Matthew Quick Sir how would I go about doing that? Request a MRB or what? I would be more than happy to email you my disability paperwork if you want me to get a better idea.
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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.
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SSG Keven Lahde
I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP, not sure what the Army would think about me having to use that when we go out into the field. Thanks for the input SGT!
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS
SFC Baber,
Under current law, if medically retired and you served less than 20 total years, you are not elligible for CRDP. Instead you are elligible for Combat Related Special Compensation or CRSC.
One difference is CRSC only requires your VA disability to be rated at 10%; however, the down side is, the portion of pay for CRSC is typically significantly reduced as compared to CRDP.
Under current law, if medically retired and you served less than 20 total years, you are not elligible for CRDP. Instead you are elligible for Combat Related Special Compensation or CRSC.
One difference is CRSC only requires your VA disability to be rated at 10%; however, the down side is, the portion of pay for CRSC is typically significantly reduced as compared to CRDP.
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