Thank you so much Ron, but it seems as though I will be losing income.
Often when one receives VA compensation, some or all of the waived retired is not replaced or restored via CRSC or CRDP.
Furthermore, the CRSC for those who received REDUX replaces waived retired pay not to exceed the REDUX computation for longevity portion of retired pay.
The estimate provided and the background material, some of which had to be backed into, were based on the info available. In order to determine the amount of CRSC, I had to determine the amount of DoD retired pay you receive (one of the reasons for the request for Gross Pay from RAS). Any number of factors could cause an error. Those factors include
--incorrect rates
--error in active duty time
--wrong high-three
--incorrect VA rate
--wrong CRSC rate
These are just examples and are not necessarily applicable to your case. I will give one example of an ever-changing case I saw on another board a few years ago. I ended up dong ten estimates for the same person/case one evening. Some of his changes: number of active duty years and months; high-three; CRSC rate approved; number of dependents for VA comp; VA comp percentage, etc. I enjoy helping others, but...ten changes was just a bridge too far.
I would not be surprised if DFAS came up with different figures and a different CRSC amount. One reason/example: I never received a precise and realistic high-three number.
The gross retired pay did not correlate to other info provided as well. Yes, it is a confusing and complex operation, especially when using REDUX.
I did the best I could with the info made available. Would I bet $5 that the estimate is precise? No, but it should give you a general idea of what you will receive
IF the info you provided is even close to the figures needed.
If you do not agree with the computations of DFAS once you begin receiving CRSC, you can request an audit and further explanation by sending your signed request to:
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
U.S. Military Retired Pay
8899 E 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46249-1200
Ron