Recent content by CrustyGrunt

Understood. My post was not intended to offend you. If your evidence is so overwhelming yet they still found you fit, then it’s not overwhelming enough. Another reason is that they may be thinking that they are doing you a favor. Whereas you just received promotion, you continue to serve and are...

If your medical situation is based on what you say and feel, it doesn’t matter. You need to start building medical evidence by seeking appointments and or getting second opinions if need be. They obviously feel you can continue to serve not because they are ignoring your situation but your...

Not gonna happen.

(b)Special Rules for Chapter 61 Disability Retirees.— (1)Career retirees.— The retired pay of a member retired under chapter 61 of this title with 20 years or more of service otherwise creditable under section 1405 of this title, or at least 20 years of service computed under section 12732 of...

I don’t believe you understand the source you are referencing. We are not giving opinion but giving fact based on 10 USC 1414(b).

@Provis is spot on. Being over 20 active time you are capped regardless. You will get all VA compensation plus your earned DoD longevity pension. Being over 20 years AFS you qualify for regular and disability retirement. If you receive a disability retirement DFAS will calculate using your...

@Provis, I appreciate it. Was curious how that aspect worked before moving forward with an application.

Does SSDI affect TFL? I’m not sure how this works if approved for SSDI? Is my wife still covered? Looking for some clarification on this before I submit an application. Thanks.

If your disability is combat related then your pension will not be taxed.

Yes. VA compensation no.

It is a different process. My orders didn’t get cut until I was two weeks out from my terminal leave start date. I know your frustration. Let me know if any more questions, I’m more than happy to help.

You’re limited to longevity because you are being compensated for your disabilities by the VA. The DoD is responsible for paying your earned longevity pension. You don’t get paid your disability multiplier by the DoD because it would be as if you’re being paid twice for the same disability. That...

Yes, they are incorrect. The VA has no input on the DoD side as far as what USAPDA requires. USAPDA will require you to conduct BDD C&P exams when you’re 180 days out from your disability retirement date, just as if you are a regular retiree. I thought the same as you and received the same...

No problem! It’s a different and complicated process. I had the same issues getting conflicting information from the DoD side as well as the VA.

As a COAD you will be a disability retirement. With over 20 years you don’t choose method A or B. You are capped at longevity no matter what. You are maxed out on pay. As far as ratings, if they are within a year before you retire you do not need to go back through C&P exams. If it’s over a...