Greetings!
The information on this site is invaluable. I have fairly unique circumstances, and I am looking for any insight into the process I am currently undergoing.
Long story short;
I was discharged for PTSD in 2012. I was VA Service connected for PTSD at the time of my discharge, but I was not given a severance or a medical retirement, or processing through IDES when I separated.
After 3 years awaiting a decision, the ABCMR has granted relief on my behalf, and as such, I am currently undergoing a MEB/PEB at the boards direction.
My PEBLO first made contact 1 week ago, to introduce herself, and to explain the disposition of my case. She informed me that the board had granted relief, and that I would being going through the LDES process for disqualifying condition PTSD.
She stated that the board ordered that the process be completed within 14 days.
I was told that I was entitled to medical retirement, as well as being eligible for CRSC. I was informed that CRSC pay is not retroactive. I was further advised of a telephonic visit with the MEB physician.
The MEB physician asked me to provide all pertinent records related to PTSD by email, which I did. She told me she would write a NARSUM, and send it to the PEB physician for concurrence/approval.
I have a few questions...
1.) I was told that the DoD abides by the VASRD rating schedule. If I was 60% disabled due to PTSD before my separation, and 100% disabled within 6 months due to the same condition, will my DoD disability rating match my VA rating of 100%? My rating was upgraded to 100% P&T in 2019.
2.) How soon can I fill out the CRSC application? The HRC website says you can submit for CRSC within 90 days of your separation in some cases.
3.)Can I expect any retroactive pay?
The PEBLO stated that CRSC is not retroactive. I have heard from other reputable sources that it can be retroactive 6 years from the diagnosis, or 6 years from any upgrade in the diagnosis, counting backwards? I am confused as to how this pertains to my case. The board states that if I am found eligible for medical retirement through the LDES process, I am entitled to retroactive retirement benefits and pay back to the date of the original separation, which was in 2012. Will they go back 10 years,or is CRSC limited to 6 years regardless of what the ABCMR has adjudicated?
Thank you in advance for any insights or advice.
The information on this site is invaluable. I have fairly unique circumstances, and I am looking for any insight into the process I am currently undergoing.
Long story short;
I was discharged for PTSD in 2012. I was VA Service connected for PTSD at the time of my discharge, but I was not given a severance or a medical retirement, or processing through IDES when I separated.
After 3 years awaiting a decision, the ABCMR has granted relief on my behalf, and as such, I am currently undergoing a MEB/PEB at the boards direction.
My PEBLO first made contact 1 week ago, to introduce herself, and to explain the disposition of my case. She informed me that the board had granted relief, and that I would being going through the LDES process for disqualifying condition PTSD.
She stated that the board ordered that the process be completed within 14 days.
I was told that I was entitled to medical retirement, as well as being eligible for CRSC. I was informed that CRSC pay is not retroactive. I was further advised of a telephonic visit with the MEB physician.
The MEB physician asked me to provide all pertinent records related to PTSD by email, which I did. She told me she would write a NARSUM, and send it to the PEB physician for concurrence/approval.
I have a few questions...
1.) I was told that the DoD abides by the VASRD rating schedule. If I was 60% disabled due to PTSD before my separation, and 100% disabled within 6 months due to the same condition, will my DoD disability rating match my VA rating of 100%? My rating was upgraded to 100% P&T in 2019.
2.) How soon can I fill out the CRSC application? The HRC website says you can submit for CRSC within 90 days of your separation in some cases.
3.)Can I expect any retroactive pay?
The PEBLO stated that CRSC is not retroactive. I have heard from other reputable sources that it can be retroactive 6 years from the diagnosis, or 6 years from any upgrade in the diagnosis, counting backwards? I am confused as to how this pertains to my case. The board states that if I am found eligible for medical retirement through the LDES process, I am entitled to retroactive retirement benefits and pay back to the date of the original separation, which was in 2012. Will they go back 10 years,or is CRSC limited to 6 years regardless of what the ABCMR has adjudicated?
Thank you in advance for any insights or advice.
