Information Necessary --Computing Combat Related Special Compensation for CH 61 Disability Retirees August 2021

Information Necessary for Computing Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

for Chapter 61 Disability Retirees

(Update 26 August 2021)

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CRSC Estimate

The following is needed for someone to compute your CRSC in the PEB forum:
Accurate information needed within one reply:


1.--Average high three for basic pay (total of the highest 36 months of pay divided by 36) RECOMMENDATION: As an alternative (and better) cite the gross retired pay on the most recent DFAS RAS. Indicate which you are furnishing.


2.--DoD disability percentage


3. --Active duty years and months (or active duty equivalent for RC members which is total creditable points divided by 360). Your retirement orders will show your active duty equivalent on page one, about 3/4 down the first page as “Disability Retirement”.


4. --VA compensation (All of the following):
a. percentage;
b. amount;
c. dependents by category;
and ages of dependent children.
d. Also provide information pertaining to any SMCs you receive.


5.--Projected or approved CRSC percentage by your service.


6.--Whether you qualify for another type of retirement and whether you transitioned to the blended retirement system.
7.--Did you receive a REDUX/CSB payment?
8.--Did you accept the Blended Retirement program option?

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Here is an example of a complete reply to request for CRSC information. This involved a Chapter 61 retiree with less than 20 years active duty.


REPLY

--The high 3 ($3872) Note: The gross retired pay from the DFAS RAS could have been provided; it is preferred because it includes COLA increases.
--I was approved for 50% DOD in my medical retirements.
-- I have 18 years and 4 months and 15 days of active duty
--I receive 100% VA with is $3799.00 with include SMC-K with is $108.57 I have a wife and 5 kids that are under 18 years.
--Approved 60% CRSC-- wife and 5 kids that are under 18 years.
--I don’t qualify for any other retirement and I did not transition to the Blended Retirement System.


COMPUTATION

A. 3872 x 50% = 1936 DoD retirement (close to the 1923 you cited)
B. 18.333 yrs AD x 2.5% = 45.83% multiplier for longevity
C. 3872 x 45.83% = 1774.54 longevity portion of retirement
D. 1936 DoD retirement reduced by 3799.00 VA comp = zero retired pay remaining
E. 60% CRSC (spouse and 5c under 18) = $1,290.86 + (4 x 50) = $1490.86

Your CRSC approved by service is 1490.86 which is less than the longevity ceiling of 1774.54. CRSC payable for one month = $1490.86

Note: There are several potential scenarios for CRSC. Each case is different.


Considerations

--CRSC can never be more than the longevity portion of retired pay that was waived/lost

--CRSC can never be more than the amount associated with the service-approved combat-related percentage (CRSC approval). The amount is found in the VA compensation tables.

--CRSC for a Chapter 61 retiree with less than 20 years AD is the lesser (smaller amount) of the two items immediately preceding this remark (i.e., “CRSC can never…”)

--CRSC when combined with any residual retired pay, cannot exceed the dollar amount of the longevity portion of retired pay.

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Ron

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A Guide to Computing Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

for Chapter 61 Disability Retirees

(5 May 2019)

Available for download at red button
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2 May 2020.

Basically, the following is what is needed for someone to compute your CRSC in the PEB forum:
Needed within one reply:
--Average high three for basic pay (total of the highest 36 months of pay divided by 36) As an alternative (and better) cite the gross retired pay on the most recent DFAS RAS. Indicate which you are furnishing.
--DoD disability percentage
--Active duty years and months (or active duty equivalent for RC members)
--VA compensation percentage; amount; dependents by category; and ages of dependent children. Also provide information pertaining to any SMCs you receive.
--Projected or approved CRSC percentage by your service.
--Whether you qualify for another type retirement and whether you transitioned to the blended retirement system
--Did you receive a REDUX/CSB payment?

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Additional Information Added, 1 July 2019:
[2nd Rev. 12 January 2020]

If a retiree wants to compute their own CRSC, they need all of the following information:
a. Current average high three base pay for retirement (OR gross retired pay from most recent DFAS RAS...indicate if this is your source)
b. Their approved DoD disability percentage
c. Years and months of active duty or active duty equivalent (for reserves/NG)
d. VA compensation percentage, amount, categories of dependents and the ages of dependent children
e. Approved CRSC percentage and associated amount (this will be found in the VA compensation tables)
f. If one qualifies for another type retirement, that information is necessary as well. Also indicate if you transitioned to the Blended Retirement System.

CRSC Estimate

If you want an estimate of your CRSC entitlement...

The information associated with all of the six numbered items below is needed. Incomplete answers will preclude an accurate estimate. Each numbered item below is a factor in the CRSC calculation.

1. High three base pay average for retirement or IF retired, your current DoD disability retirement gross found on page one of the DFAS RAS. The gross retired pay from your DFAS RAS is preferred since it presents a gross high three that include any COLA increases. Please indicate whether you are providing the high three average or the retirement gross found on the DFAS RAS. The high-36 method is the average of the highest 36 months of basic pay. This is generally the last 3 years of service and is sometimes called high-3. EXAMPLE: High three average $3333 (or alternative: Gross Retired Pay on DFAS RAS $xxxx.xx)

2. DoD disability retirement percentage. EXAMPLE: 50% DoD

3. Years and months of active duty EXAMPLE: 11 years and 3 months
Note: The creditable years of service (active duty equivalent) for a reserve calculation is determined by the sum of accumulated reserve points divided by 360.

4. VA compensation:
-- percentage
and
--amount
plus
--identify dependents by category and number EXAMPLE: 60% VA Compensation, $1600, Spouse and 6 children under 18
and
---Any SMCs awarded and amount(s)

5. Approved or expected combat related disability percentage (application was required). EXAMPLE: 70% CRSC approved

6. Do you qualify for another type retirement besides CH 61 disability? EXAMPLE: Yes, Reserve Retirement. Edited to add: If you elected the Blended Retirement System please state so.

Note: All the info listed above is necessary Often, the reply omits much of the needed info, precluding an accurate computation.

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Here is an excellent example of a complete reply to request for CRSC information. This involved a Chapter 61 retiree with less than 20 years active duty.


REPLY

--The high 3 ($3872) but for the longevity at $1762 for the 18 years and 4 months. Note: The gross retired pay from the DFAS RAS could have been provided; it is preferred because it includes COLA increases.
--I was approved for 50% DOD in my medical retirements, with is $1923.
-- I have 18 years and 4 months and 15 days of active duty
--I receive 100% VA with is $3799.00 with include SMC-K with is $108.57 I have a wife and 5 kids that are under 18 years.
--Approved 60% CRSC-- wife and 5 kids that are under 18 years.

--I don’t qualify for any other retirement and I did not transition to the Blended Retirement System.


COMPUTATION

A. 3872 x 50% = 1936 DoD retirement (close to the 1923 you cited)
B. 18.333 yrs AD x 2.5% = 45.83% multiplier for longevity
C. 3872 x 45.83% = 1774.54 longevity portion of retirement
D. 1936 DoD retirement reduced by 3799.00 VA comp = zero retired pay remaining
E. 60% CRSC (spouse and 5c under 18) = $1,290.86 + (4 x 50) = $1490.86

Your CRSC approved by service is 1490.86 which is less than the longevity ceiling of 1774.54. CRSC payable for one month = $1490.86

Note: There are several potential scenarios for CRSC. Each case is different.



Considerations

--CRSC can never be more than the longevity portion of retired pay that was waived/lost

--CRSC can never be more than the amount associated with the service-approved combat-related percentage (CRSC approval). The amount is found in the VA compensation tables.

--CRSC for a Chapter 61 retiree with less than 20 years AD is the lesser (smaller amount) of the two items immediately preceding this remark (i.e., “CRSC can never…”)

--CRSC when combined with any residual retired pay, cannot exceed the dollar amount of the longevity portion of retired pay.

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Ron

A Guide to Computing Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

for Chapter 61 Disability Retirees

(Rev. 12 January 2020)

Available for download at red button
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Additional Information Added, 1 July 2019:
[2nd Rev. 12 January 2020]

If a retiree wants to compute their own CRSC, they need all of the following information:
a. Current average high three base pay for retirement
b. Their approved DoD disability percentage
c. Years and months of active duty or active duty equivalent (or reserves NG)
d. VA compensation percentage, amount, categories of dependents and the ages of dependent children
e. Approved CRSC percentage and associated amount (this will be found in the VA compensation tables)
f. If one qualifies for another type retirement, that information is necessary as well.

CRSC Estimate

If you want an estimate of your CRSC entitlement...

The information associated with all of the six numbered items below is needed. Incomplete answers will preclude an accurate estimate. Each numbered item below is a factor in the CRSC calculation.

1. High three base pay average for retirement or IF retired, your current DoD disability retirement gross found on page one of the DFAS RAS. The gross retired pay from your DFAS RAS is preferred since it presents a gross high three that include any COLA increases. Please indicate whether you are providing the high three average or the retirement gross found on the DFAS RAS. The high-36 method is the average of the highest 36 months of basic pay. This is generally the last 3 years of service and is sometimes called high-3. EXAMPLE: High three average $3333 (or alternative: Gross Retired Pay on DFAS RAS $xxxx.xx)

2. DoD disability retirement percentage. EXAMPLE: 50% DoD

3. Years and months of active duty EXAMPLE: 11 years and 3 months
Note: The creditable years of service (active duty equivalent) for a reserve calculation is determined by the sum of accumulated reserve points divided by 360.

4. VA compensation:
-- percentage
and
--amount
plus
--identify dependents by category and number EXAMPLE: 60% VA Compensation, $1600, Spouse and 6 children under 18
and
---Any SMCs awarded and amount(s)

5. Approved or expected combat related disability percentage (application was required). EXAMPLE: 70% CRSC approved

6. Do you qualify for another type retirement besides CH 61 disability? EXAMPLE: Yes, Reserve Retirement

Note: All the info listed above is necessary Often, the reply omits much of the needed info, precluding an accurate computation.

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Here is an excellent example of a complete reply to request for CRSC information. This involved a Chapter 61 retiree with less than 20 years active duty.


REPLY

--The high 3 ($3872) but for the longevity at $1762 for the 18 years and 4 months.
--I was approved for 50% DOD in my medical retirements, with is $1923.
-- I have 18 years and 4 months and 15 days of active duty
--I receive 100% VA with is $3799.00 with include SMC-K with is $108.57 I have a wife and 5 kids that are under 18 years.
--Approved 60% CRSC-- wife and 5 kids that are under 18 years.

--I don’t qualify for any other retirement.


COMPUTATION

A. 3872 x 50% = 1936 DoD retirement (close to the 1923 you cited)
B. 18.333 yrs AD x 2.5% = 45.83% multiplier for longevity
C. 3872 x 45.83% = 1774.54 longevity portion of retirement
D. 1936 DoD retirement reduced by 3799.00 VA comp = zero retired pay remaining
E. 60% CRSC (spouse and 5c under 18) = $1,290.86 + (4 x 50) = $1490.86

Your CRSC approved by service is 1490.86 which is less than the longevity ceiling of 1774.54. CRSC payable for one month = $1490.86

Note: There are several potential scenarios for CRSC. Each case is different.



Considerations

--CRSC can never be more than the longevity portion of retired pay that was waived/lost

--CRSC can never be more than the amount associated with the service-approved combat-related percentage (CRSC approval). The amount is found in the VA compensation tables.

--CRSC for a Chapter 61 retiree with less than 20 years AD is the lesser (smaller amount) of the two items immediately preceding this remark (i.e., “CRSC can never…”)

--CRSC when combined with any residual retired pay, cannot exceed the dollar amount of the longevity portion of retired pay.

---

Ron

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