VA 100 and DOD 50 percent with over 22 years

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VA 100 and DOD 50 percent with over 22 years
what is the difference between 30 percent DOD and 50 percent DOD? please advise

If your 22 years is active duty, and you have a VA rating of 50% or more, you would be eligible for CRDP which restores the longevity portion of retired pay.

Using the same 22 years scenario, if you were rated by DoD at 30% or 50%, your retirement multiplier would be the 22 years AD x 2.5% = 55% which is higher than either of the percentages you mentioned.

Retirement multiplier of 55% x average high three = retired pay and also the longevity portion of retired pay

1. The scenario that was cited would result in retired pay : high three average base pay x 55% = disability retired pay
2. The disability retired pay would be reduced (waived) by the amount of VA compensation. Sometimes there is residual retired pay the retiree keeps.
3. Since this case (scenario) includes 22 years AD and a VA rating likely at 50% or more (for CRDP qualification), the reduction/waiver shown at item 2 would be restored via CRDP not to exceed the longevity portion of retired pay. Assuming 22 yrs AD x 2.5% = 55% longevity multiplier.
4. 55% multiplier x average high three base pay = longevity portion of retired pay and maximum CRDP
5. The combination of residual retired pay (item 2) plus CRDP cannot exceed the longevity portion of retired pay.

You would also receive your VA compensation.

Ron
 
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