CRSC And SSDI confusion

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Theturboious

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Hey guys my retirement date is coming up and I am planning on applying for SSDI while I’m getting treated for my head injury. I will be receiving CRSC and that is taxable so I was wondering if I won’t be able to receive SSDI because of it.

My CRSC will be a couple hundred bucks but I’m still unsure how this works.

Also I applyed durning my medboard for SSDI and it was denied. I think it is because I just filled it out wrong and did give enough info. I am with wounded warrior so I’ll ask them how to do it properly. If you have any advice on how to properly apply for me that would be helpful as I am getting treatment which leaves not very functional at all. Thank you all for your help on this website.
 
CRSC is tax exempt. You can get SSDI even if you get a medical retirement and CRSC since those are not earned income. I recommend hiring an attorney to help you with SSDI. There is no up front cost and they only collect if you win your case.
 
When you say "retirement date" are you saying disability retirement or length of service (LOS) retirement? And I concur with what @Provis said above
 
RetiredColonel-MikeT said:
When you say "retirement date" are you saying disability retirement or length of service (LOS) retirement? And I concur with what @Provis said above
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In April 2022, he said, "Guys I got my Tdrl findings and I’m on terminal leave. I see a VA psychologist in 2 months for intake. I have a referral with tricare to see a psychologist but I’m having a hard time seeing any within the next few months."

Ron
 
RonG said:
In April 2022, he said, "Guys I got my Tdrl findings and I’m on terminal leave. I see a VA psychologist in 2 months for intake. I have a referral with tricare to see a psychologist but I’m having a hard time seeing any within the next few months."

Ron
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Thanks, Ron, I didn't see that original post.
 
Provis said:
CRSC is tax exempt. You can get SSDI even if you get a medical retirement and CRSC since those are not earned income. I recommend hiring an attorney to help you with SSDI. There is no up front cost and they only collect if you win your case.
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Ok thanks. Any tips on finding a legitimate one that might have experience with vets
 
Theturboious said:
Ok thanks. Any tips on finding a legitimate one that might have experience with vets
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My wife went with Gravis Law. They are good but there are a TON of them. I would google SSDI attorney and you can reach out to several to find the right fit. Most SSDI attorney have experience with vets since a lot of vets end up applying for it. Also, if an attorney takes your case that's a good sign. They don't take on clients that they don't think they can win because they only get paid if you get approved.
 
Hello @Theturboious

Here is a related post on another site:

SSDI Approval First Time Go​

3:22 AM - 12 days ago#10
I applied for SSDI online on 12/30/2021 without an attorney. My claim was expedited since I'm medically retired from the US Army and rated 100% P&T from the VA. Multiple musculoskeletal problems, severe asthma, and chronic pain with numerous other issues.

Currently, I have been a 46-year-old GS 14/7 federal law enforcement officer for the last fifteen years. I have been on personal leave and LWOP after my work-related motor vehicle accident last May (not my fault). Federal workers comp for medical benefits only pending appeals for wage continuation. I will file for OPM disability retirement now that my SSDI has been approved.

On May 5, 2022, I was awarded SSDI with four months of processing and no medical exams. I asked for three additional weeks to fill out the state DDS forms and faxed medical letters with the required forms. I turned in my VA decision letters (9), VA medical records (1,000 pages), university medical center medical records (550 pages), and other private medical records (750 pages) directly to the regional SSA claims specialist by email. I discussed my issues by phone with the claims specialist and state DDS claims specialist a few times during this process.

I am waiting for my SSDI benefits letter.

On May 6, 2022, I received my back pay deposit.

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Reference: LINK to SSDI thread--approval

Ron
cc: @Provis
 
RonG said:
Hello @Theturboious

Here is a related post on another site:

SSDI Approval First Time Go​

3:22 AM - 12 days ago#10
I applied for SSDI online on 12/30/2021 without an attorney. My claim was expedited since I'm medically retired from the US Army and rated 100% P&T from the VA. Multiple musculoskeletal problems, severe asthma, and chronic pain with numerous other issues.

Currently, I have been a 46-year-old GS 14/7 federal law enforcement officer for the last fifteen years. I have been on personal leave and LWOP after my work-related motor vehicle accident last May (not my fault). Federal workers comp for medical benefits only pending appeals for wage continuation. I will file for OPM disability retirement now that my SSDI has been approved.

On May 5, 2022, I was awarded SSDI with four months of processing and no medical exams. I asked for three additional weeks to fill out the state DDS forms and faxed medical letters with the required forms. I turned in my VA decision letters (9), VA medical records (1,000 pages), university medical center medical records (550 pages), and other private medical records (750 pages) directly to the regional SSA claims specialist by email. I discussed my issues by phone with the claims specialist and state DDS claims specialist a few times during this process.

I am waiting for my SSDI benefits letter.

On May 6, 2022, I received my back pay deposit.

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Reference: LINK to SSDI thread--approval

Ron
cc: @Provis
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Glad to see these! My wife didn't get expedited and she was treated like crap.
 
Theturboious said:
Well I’m 90 va percent so I’m won’t be expedited then
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Supposedly, your SSDI application can be expedited if you are an Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2). That's what my AFW2 representative told me.

I specified that I am an AFW2 on my SSDI application that I submitted online in Dec 2021. As of today, the Social Security website says my application is only 64% complete.
 
SgtRockyBoulder said:
Supposedly, your SSDI application can be expedited if you are an Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2). That's what my AFW2 representative told me.

I specified that I am an AFW2 on my SSDI application that I submitted online in Dec 2021. As of today, the Social Security website says my application is only 64% complete.
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Probably the same is true for those in the Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) - I’ll reach out to a former coworker who is still an advocate and find out.
 
Still going through MEB process, but submitted my claim as wounded warrior in February 2022. PTSD, TBI, Migraines, Narcolepsy. It's currently in the DDS decision phase and is at 40% processed. I've turned in my military medical records and MEB referral paperwork. Just got my MEB Summary today and am going to turn that along with my VA DBQs for the stated conditions in to SSA for forwarding to DDS. Fingers crossed. God knows I'll be needing SSDI, hopefully I get it first go. If not I'll be hiring an attorney to appeal.
 
Totally understand. I am sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you get the help you deserve and enjoy life again
 
Must have been a terrible combat situation. Get better brother!
 
Blk42 said:
Must have been a terrible combat situation. Get better brother!
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appreciate it, and yeah combat trauma followed by a violent crime against my family by a random antigovernment stalker. unfortunately, the latter deeply impacted my family. TBI, migraines, and narcolepsy don't play well with PTSD either. Kind of at a point of desperation and unfortunately I am having a hard time with treatment in the military. Hoping things will improve when I get out.
 
sandsailor said:
Still going through MEB process, but submitted my claim as wounded warrior in February 2022. PTSD, TBI, Migraines, Narcolepsy. It's currently in the DDS decision phase and is at 40% processed. I've turned in my military medical records and MEB referral paperwork. Just got my MEB Summary today and am going to turn that along with my VA DBQs for the stated conditions in to SSA for forwarding to DDS. Fingers crossed. God knows I'll be needing SSDI, hopefully I get it first go. If not I'll be hiring an attorney to appeal.
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Mine has been at the DDS decision phase since Mar 2022. I told the DDS in my current state that I am moving to another state next month. They said my case can be transferred to my new state DDS office. That will probably prolong the process. However, I was mentally prepared for the process to take at least a year, even if I wasn't moving out of state.

Most people I've talked to get denied the first time, then appeal and get denied again. Then they hire an attorney and win. Hope you get it on the first try. That's what I'm hoping for. I will hire an attorney as well if need be.
 
SgtRockyBoulder said:
Most people I've talked to get denied the first time, then appeal and get denied again. Then they hire an attorney and win.
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It seems crazy that so many people are denied. Makes me wonder if people truly aren’t entitled, are underprepared, or if that is just the process.

In my mind, if the records match the blue book criteria and there is a statement the disability is not expected to improve, that should be sufficient.

My claim is around the same timeframe too, DDS decision since February. Are you being processed as a wounded warrior? Supposedly those go into an expedited batch.
 
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