Combat Status

[tom91]

Came across paperwork on my rating decision. It includes Combat Status = 1. Does anyone know definition of the 1 code?

[Tbird]

Update

 

 

M21-1, Part V, Subpart iv, Chapter 1, Section B - Codesheet Section

3 Combat Status Codes

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Introduction

This topic contains information about combat codes, including definition of combat disability, and description of combat status codes.

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Change Date

December 13, 2005

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V.iv.1.B.3.a.  Definition:  Combat Disability

The term combat disability applies to any injury incurred in action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of such an enemy.  These injuries include wounds by missiles (bullets or shrapnel) psychological trauma or posttraumatic stress disorder experienced in accidents, explosions, or airplane crashes during a period when the Veteran was in combat, and diseases directly attributable to exposure to the elements as a result of action against the enemy or by the enemy, such as exposure following an airplane crash or shipwreck. Reference:  For more information on combat-related disabilities, see M21-1, Part V, Subpart ii, 2.A.3.d.

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V.iv.1.B.3.b.  Description of Combat Status Codes

The table below contains descriptions for each of the four combat status codes.   Code Description 1-None Indicates no combat disabilities. 2-(Comp.) One or more combat disabilities, all of which are compensable. 3-(Noncomp.) One or more combat disabilities, none of which are compensable. 4-(Both) One or more combat disabilities, not all of which are compensable.

 

[El Train]

I would put zero concern in this, especially if you were in combat or not.  I have seen veterans come unhinged at their rating stating (for example), 'PTSD - non combat', when in fact they were in combat.  Doesn't affect their rating yet they are losing sleep over it.  Like they have to wear a patch on their motorcycle vest that says 'non combat disabled vet'. I'm using myself as an example.  Took me awhile to let that one go.

[Dustoff1970]

Since 1985 I have had Nam combat PTSD ratings from 30 to 50 to 70% and P&T TDIU now with SMC-S and 100% P&T combined.  At no time have I ever seen the words or code in my files and VA documents stating my PTSD was due to combat.   Must be something new. Just saying

Edited October 7, 2023 by Dustoff1970

[Bonzai]

Combat Status Codes are as follows:

1-None Indicates no combat disabilities.

2-(Comp.) One or more combat disabilities, all of which are compensable.

3-(Noncomp.) One or more combat disabilities, none of which are compensable.

4-(Both) One or more combat disabilities, not all of which are compensable.

Hope this helps.

[tom91]

So the codes do not indicate that I was NOT in combat zone but simply whether or not I have a disability from combat. Correct?

Combat Status Codes are as follows:

1-None Indicates no combat disabilities.

2-(Comp.) One or more combat disabilities, all of which are compensable.

3-(Noncomp.) One or more combat disabilities, none of which are compensable.

4-(Both) One or more combat disabilities, not all of which are compensable.

Hope this helps.

[john999]

It does not even denote combat status. I think the default is (1.) Unless you make an issue of it you get a code of non combat injury because for VA purpose it does not matter.