ptsd Won Claim But Withheld Back Pay

[wablackwell]

Hello, I wondering if I could pick your brains on what is going on here. Well the Good news I s I did win My Claim for PTSD awarded 100% P&T. This was effective as of 25 Sept 2015. But what I can not figure out is that the VA withheld $457.91 starting 1 Oct 2015 and then it changed to $459.73 Starting 1 Dec 2016  until 1 Jan 2017. I don not really understand why they withheld this money but I think it might have to do that I retired from the military. But if that is the case, Should withheld since I was over the 50% rating wich automatically qualify for CRCD( Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay ). Any Input on what is going on would be appreciated. Thanks Bill

[EODCMC]

I can only speak to my claim. 

- May 4, 2016 - Submitted claim for OSA and Alergic Rhinitis 

- Oct 20, 2016 - Awarded notification for  50% OSA and 10% AR with Jun, 1 2016 Effective Date

- Because the cut-off for payment was after the 17th I did not receive my 1st payment on Nov 1, 2016.

- Dec 1, 2016 received 1st CDRP payment of $1056.09 (Full Amount)

- Dec 28, 2016 I inquired with DOD and was told audit was complete and returned to VARO for final audit

- Jan 1, 2017 received 2nd CDRP payment of $1041.67 (Taxed)

- Jan 9, 2017 received Retro of $5780.78 (Jun - Nov) Taxed

- My regular military retirement was unchanged

My SC disiability was well documented and considered a "slam dunk". I hope this timeline and information helps anyone out there in a similar situation. There is more detail on my blog Sleep Apnea CLaim. Good luck.