About me: I'm a current serving AGR CW4 with 16.5 Active Years (24.5 Total Guard) 5940 AD points, 6700 Total. I am and have been (2014) rated @ 80% VA but don't rec compensation due to being AGR. Even though I'm a few years out I would like some education as this stuff is overwhelming.
Knowing that I have some medical issues and that I'm already rated 80% w/ the VA should I go the Medical Retirement Route or just regular? Is there pitfalls with one or the other?
How do I know if I qualify for CRDP or is it automatic due to my VA rating? I don't know how to tell if my VA stuff is "Combat Related"?
What all is deducted from our pension? I know my State doesn't tax military retirement? But what about SBP, Tricare, Vision, VGLI?
Is my rough math for retirement pretty accurate or is it off? CW4 High 36 = $8475.00 x .555 (22.2 AD Year w/ 1405 Time) = $4,703.00 (Pre Tax) VA = $2,060.00 So total pre-tax $6,763.00 or am I not entitled to the VA and Army Retirement concurrent?
Knowing that I have some medical issues and that I'm already rated 80% w/ the VA should I go the Medical Retirement Route or just regular? Is there pitfalls with one or the other?
How do I know if I qualify for CRDP or is it automatic due to my VA rating? I don't know how to tell if my VA stuff is "Combat Related"?
What all is deducted from our pension? I know my State doesn't tax military retirement? But what about SBP, Tricare, Vision, VGLI?
Is my rough math for retirement pretty accurate or is it off? CW4 High 36 = $8475.00 x .555 (22.2 AD Year w/ 1405 Time) = $4,703.00 (Pre Tax) VA = $2,060.00 So total pre-tax $6,763.00 or am I not entitled to the VA and Army Retirement concurrent?