Got My Rating Today

[Rob m]

OK, the envelope came today and I was awarded 80%. I am retired military and I am recieving a military retirement check. Here is where I am confused. Page two states my VA comp will be $xxx monthly, then it goes on to say

" We denied your compensation grant because you elected to recieve your military retired pay in lieu of compensation. VA restricts payments of military retired pay and VA comp. If you elect to recieve VA comp please complete VA form 21-681, Election of Comp in Lieu of Retired Pay or waive of retired pay to secure comp from dept of VA".

I was under the impression that any rating 50% or more would qualify for both, retired pay and VA comp.

Can anyone help out. I'm hoping to get both if possible

Thanks

Edited August 5, 2011 by Rob m

[Rob m]

Jake,

After re-reading your post, I'm not feeling too good about the situation. I would like to think that maybe an appeal or something may be possible in order to get due back pay, but if the orginal claim takes 1+ yr how long would it take if ever for the VA to give up the back pay funds.

I'm worried as I need this money, keep me up to date.

Thanks