Retroactive Election?

[Ron II]

Could someone clarify the choice of CRDP and CRSC for me? Please see the scenario outlined below.

1. Retiree with more than 20 years service

2. Rated (currently) at 20 percent for disability that qualifies for CRSC and 20 percent for non-combat associated disabilities

3. Currently not drawing CRSC or CRDP--not eligible for CRDP at this time

4. Has submitted new and material evidence that might result in retroactive CRDP (i.e., will bring total rating to 50 percent)

5. If I make a claim now for CRSC which I'm confident will be approved at 20 percent, will that preclude me from making a decision to draw CRDP upon approval at 50 percent? In other words, I can't make a choice between CRDP and CRSC now because I am not eligible for CRDP at this time, but I am eligible for CRSC. However, if I get the 50 percent rating, the amount payable is substantially higher than the rate I will get for CRSC.

6. In summary, can a military retiree make a retroactive decision regarding the choice between CRSC and CRDP? I know about the annual selection period.

Thank you

[Berta]

It would be great if VA made a decision for you before open season-

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredpay/crsccrdpopenseason.html

I posted considerable info here at hadit on CRDP/CRSC-if you use the main search engine info will come up and we do have have some CRDP/or CRSC vets here-

You asked a good question-but I am not sure how your ratings fit into these programs-

http://www.military.com/benefits/military-...aring-crsc-crdp

CRDP is supposed to be automatic- then a vet can change at some point to CRSC if that is more favorable to them.

[Ron II]

It would be great if VA made a decision for you before open season-

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredpay/crsccrdpopenseason.html

I posted considerable info here at hadit on CRDP/CRSC-if you use the main search engine info will come up and we do have have some CRDP/or CRSC vets here-

You asked a good question-but I am not sure how your ratings fit into these programs-

http://www.military.com/benefits/military-...aring-crsc-crdp

CRDP is supposed to be automatic- then a vet can change at some point to CRSC if that is more favorable to them.

Thanks...CRDP is automatic if a retired veteran qualifies for it. Among the requirements is that the vet be rated at 50 percent or more. I am currently rated at 40 percent. I've searched many places and have not seen this particular situation addressed.

Again thanks for your reply. I think I am going to apply for the CRSC now since I could use the money. What's that old saying? "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush...?"

Of course with my luck, the bird might...errr....leave a deposit in my hand.

Cheers!

Ron