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I would not qualify as I do not fall into this requirement. You currently have your DoD retirement payments reduced by the amount of your VA disability payments I don't think DFAS will reduce my payments.

From Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) | Veterans Affairs Would not qualify for CRSC as I am getting CRDP, the whole 20 year thing...

That's what I find confusing. You can only receive CRDP if you hit 20 years and at least a 50% VA rating. I retired at 20 years under TDRL; as we all know 20 years equals 50% base pay (High-3) retirement. My DOD rating was also 50%; so the question lies in what did DFAS base my CRDP pay on...

I would agree with that, but since I retired involuntarily/medically under TDRL, according to DFAS, years are not considered. If I retired regularly after 20+ years, got VA benefits, then yes, I would say the CDRP is taxable. What is this DA199 you mention? I seen some others mention it being...

I hate to do this, but after reading all of the other posts that seem similar to mine, think I am more confused than before. Summary of myself: USN TDRL after 20 years of AD service, due to Instrumentality of War DOD 50% VA 100% Receiving both CDRP and VA Benefit payments My question is...