Concurrent Receipt

[pilgrim01]

I heard that since I am 40% (for example) that eventually I will receive my full retirement pay AND then I will receive a 40% disability check from the VA. I heard that this is supposed to be "phased in". Is this true? Can someone please explain this to me as to when this is supposed to happen? Thanks!

[Berta]

http://www.military.com/benefits/military-...eceipt-overview

Military.com has forum on these programs too-

And there is also info here under a search.

[12R3G]

Pilgrim

You can also go straight to the source: http://www.dfas.mil/retiredpay/concurrentr...abilitypay.html or google "dfas concurrent receipt"

The answer for you is "no", you must have either 50% or better schedular or TDIU.

In addition to CDRP, which is automatic, Combat Related Special Compensation (CSRC) must be applied for. Don't let the name fool you, combat-related includes "injuries" resulting from hazardous duty (such as aircrew duty), and injuries sustained in "simulated combat training". You didn't have to be in combat to be combat-related.

Each service, not DFAS, runs it's own program. To be eligible you must have a minimum 10% compensable disability and be receiving both retired pay and VA compensation

Army:

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

200 Stovall Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22332-0470

Toll-free: (866) 281-3254

Hours: 8am - 8pm EST

E-mail your questions to CRSC.info@us.army.mil

Navy and Marine Corps:

Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards

Attn: Combat-Related Special Compensation Branch

720 Kennon Street SE, Suite 309

Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023

(Toll Free 1-877-366-2772)

Fax: 202-685-6882/6627

Visit the Navy Web Page

Air Force:

United States Air Force Personnel Center - Click Here to visit the Web site

Disability Division (DPPDC)

550 C Street West, Suite 6

Randolph AFB TX 78150-4708

Toll-free: 1-800-616-3775

Visit the Air Force CRSC Web page