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coat842009

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Hey everyone,

I just have a question about CRDP.

I'm Active Duty Army, SFC with 13 years and change, going through an MEB. I've been found unfit by the IPEB and am currently waiting on my 199 to come back. 90% VA and whatever the DoD decides.

If I get 30% or higher, I will be medically retired (which is what I want), but seeing as it's not a normal 20 year retirement I believe that I will not be entitled to CRDP.

From what I understand, you must have been eligible for a regular retirement and have been medically separated or retired to receive both VA disability and DoD retirment pay.

For me, since I will only have 13.5 years of Active Duty service and zero Guard or Reserve time, I will not qualify for CRDP.

Is the information I just presented correct? Or am I misunderstanding the way it's written.

Thanks ahead of time.
 
Hello,

Based on the information you provided, you do not qualify for CRDP.

Ron
 
RonG said:
Hello,

Based on the information you provided, you do not qualify for CRDP.

Ron
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Ron,

That's what I thought.

Now, let's say that I am given 70% DoD disability, and that is taken from the high 3 for me. That amount would be $2,709 monthly, and I have been rated by the VA for 90% which is $2,209 monthly.

Upon election, I have the option to choose either one, based on which is the most beneficial correct?

If I were to choose 70%, I would receive that amount monthly, but it would be taxable and would more than likely be equal to or more than my VA disability.

If I choose the VA pay, I would receive that amount monthly without a tax liability.

And there is no way for me to receive both Retirement Pay and VA Disability Pay due to the fact that I do not qualify for a regular retirement correct?
 
I am moving to a laptop for the answer.
 
Also, concerning CRSC.

In December of 2009, I broke my right ankle in 12 places, had screws and plates installed, and had 3 subsequent surgeries from the injury, which occurred on an Airborne Jump.

That specific injury falls under the criteria of Hazardous Duty and should qualify me for CRSC correct?
 
coat842009 said:
Ron,

That's what I thought.

Now, let's say that I am given 70% DoD disability, and that is taken from the high 3 for me. That amount would be $2,709 monthly, and I have been rated by the VA for 90% which is $2,209 monthly.

Upon election, I have the option to choose either one, based on which is the most beneficial correct?

If I were to choose 70%, I would receive that amount monthly, but it would be taxable and would more than likely be equal to or more than my VA disability.

If I choose the VA pay, I would receive that amount monthly without a tax liability.

And there is no way for me to receive both Retirement Pay and VA Disability Pay due to the fact that I do not qualify for a regular retirement correct?
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Hello,

First, I have never seen one case where it was better to decline VA compensation.

If one selects to receive VA comp, their retired pay (disability retired pay) is reduced dollar for dollar in the amount of VA compensation. In some cases, the reduction (aka waiver) leaves residual retired pay. The retiree gets to keep the left over retired pay PLUS the VA comp.

There are multiple "ways" to qualify for CRDP; however, you did not qualify for any of them.

There is the possibility of Combat Related Special Compensation for which you might qualify. I left a link to a collection of CRSC info earlier.

Ron
 

From DFAS​

Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP)​

Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) allows military retirees to receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. This was prohibited until the CRDP program began on January 1, 2004.

CRDP is a "phase in" of benefits that gradually restores a retiree's VA disability offset. This means that an eligible retiree's retired pay will gradually increase each year until the phase in is complete effective January 2014.

You do not need to apply for CRDP. If qualified, you will be enrolled automatically.

Eligibility
You must be eligible for retired pay to qualify for CRDP. If you were placed on a disability retirement, but would be eligible for military retired pay in the absence of the disability, you may be entitled to receive CRDP.

Under these rules, you may be entitled to CRDP if…

  • you are a regular retiree with a VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.
  • you are a reserve retiree with 20 qualifying years of service, who has a VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater and who has reached retirement age. (In most cases the retirement age for reservists is 60, but certain reserve retirees may be eligible before they turn 60. If you are a member of the Ready Reserve, your retirement age can be reduced below age 60 by three months for each 90 days of active service you have performed during a fiscal year.)
  • you are retired under Temporary Early Retirement Act (TERA) and have a VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.
  • you are a disability retiree who earned entitlement to retired pay under any provision of law other than solely by disability, and you have a VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater. You might become eligible for CRDP at the time you would have become eligible for retired pay.
In addition to monthly CRDP payments, you may be eligible for a retroactive payment. DFAS will audit your account to determine whether or not you are due retroactive payment. An audit of your account requires researching pay information from both DFAS and VA.

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Ron
 
coat842009 said:
Also, concerning CRSC.

In December of 2009, I broke my right ankle in 12 places, had screws and plates installed, and had 3 subsequent surgeries from the injury, which occurred on an Airborne Jump.

That specific injury falls under the criteria of Hazardous Duty and should qualify me for CRSC correct?
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You did not mention whether you have a service connection approved for that disability. If your VA award shows the injury is service connected, recommend you apply for CRSC.

Examples of disabilities often approved for CRSC are within the collection of CRSC info I provided.

The only predictions I make for CRSC are Agent Orange cases since they are slam dunks for Vietnam vets.

Good luck,
Ron
 
RonG said:
You did not mention whether you have a service connection approved for that disability. If your VA award shows the injury is service connected, recommend you apply for CRSC.

Examples of disabilities often approved for CRSC are within the collection of CRSC info I provided.

The only predictions I make for CRSC are Agent Orange cases since they are slam dunks for Vietnam vets.

Good luck,
Ron
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That's fair. I don't currently have an official VA award letter, due to the fact that I am still in the process. I'm almost 100% certain that the injury will be service connected, considering it happened during an active duty airborne exercise. It's been annotated in my medical records. So I will be apply as soon as I am released.
 
coat842009 said:
That's fair. I don't currently have an official VA award letter, due to the fact that I am still in the process. I'm almost 100% certain that the injury will be service connected, considering it happened during an active duty airborne exercise. It's been annotated in my medical records. So I will be apply as soon as I am released.
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Computations for CRSC involving disability retirees are more complex than for a regular retiree.

One ceiling you might want to keep in mind is that the combination of residual retired pay (discussed previously) and CRSC cannot exceed the dollar amount of the longevity portion of the retired pay.

Longevity retired pay portion:
Active duty years and months (example: 10.5 which is 10 years and 6 months) x 2.5% = longevity multiplier
Longevity multiplier x average high three for base pay = longevity portion of retired pay
Note: 2% is used in place of 2.5% for those who are in the blended retirement plan.

Ron
 
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