When should I expect my first pay check from VA and TDLR?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:28:58 -0500

Currently going through a PEB and just waiting on my orders. When should I expect my first check from the va and for tdlr? Currently stressing because I can’t work .

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2019 10:59 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:59:46 -0500

Disability payment benefits for a particular month are paid the first business day of the following month.
If the claim has been decided before you separate, you should expect the first payment the first day of the month after you separate.
For example, if your claim has been decided, and you separate on 4 May, you would receive your payment for 5-30 May on 1 June.

Response by SPC Jessica Flowers made Feb 27 at 2019 3:22 PM

SPC Jessica Flowers — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:22:17 -0500

Going thru the whole VA process can take quite some time. After I got it took a year and a half before I got my 1st check. I did get a lump sum that back dated. It also depends on what state you go through. I was in California because that was where my then boyfriend was stationed. I was also wrongly told I could only put down 1 disability. I wish you luck with your process. Seeking advice from the local VA office can really help.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 27 at 2019 4:24 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:24:16 -0500

A service member is placed on TDRL only if his condition is not stable, he has Total Combined Military Disability Rating of 30% or higher, and there is a chance that he could improve enough to return to full duty or seriously worsen within the next five years.