Military Pay In Lieu Of Compensation

[Guest]

Here's the details: I currently have a claim in with the VA. This claim is an appeal to my original rating. I just checked it on ebenefits; its under a pending decision approval. However, a new claim has been opened up, today, stating: "Military pay in lieu of compensation" This is current as of today. I think that is what the VA decided on my current claim which is still in a pending decision approval. Can someone tell me what does this Military Pay in lieu of compensation means? It also states it will take 95 to 138 days to process. Thank You

Edited March 28, 2012 by Guest

[justrluk]

yosh,

Don't wait do file the PDBR aplication. The more time you wait, the longer you can expect your claim to be processed and adjudicated. You have nothing to lose. Also, since I still owe and am paying out of my VA comp, according to

DoD 7000.14-R, VOLUME 7B, CHAPTER 4

"RECOUPMENT OF SEPARATION PAYMENTS" (see pdf enclosed)

page 4-6 discusses this issue as it was updated to adjust for newly retired members as a result of the PDBR. I'll keep posting the result of the recoupment swap.

[Guest]

yosh,

Don't wait do file the PDBR aplication. The more time you wait, the longer you can expect your claim to be processed and adjudicated. You have nothing to lose. Also, since I still owe and am paying out of my VA comp, according to

DoD 7000.14-R, VOLUME 7B, CHAPTER 4

"RECOUPMENT OF SEPARATION PAYMENTS" (see pdf enclosed)

page 4-6 discusses this issue as it was updated to adjust for newly retired members as a result of the PDBR. I'll keep posting the result of the recoupment swap.

Where do I go to file this PDBR Application? Should I include my VSO on this; I really don't think he will have a clue as to what I am talking about. I'm kind of lost myself. This is all new to me. I have some reading up to do. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction as to the necessary steps to get this process started?

Also, would it be a wise idea to submit the findings to the VSRB that the VA rated me for?

Edited March 29, 2012 by Guest

[john999]

Yosh

Unemployment is high in Florida now since the state depends on tourism and housing. Wages are low. There are few union jobs unless you can work for the post office as a disabled veteran. Do you already have a job lined up in Florida? If not don't come down here because you will end up stranded. The summers are long and very hot. I grew up here and have some people here. If you have a good job I think you could get a good buy on a house using G.I. Bill. Stay where you have people who can help you until this housing recession is over because Florida's whole economy depends on housing for good paying jobs unless you want to work at Disney World.

John

[justrluk]

Where do I go to file this PDBR Application? Should I include my VSO on this; I really don't think he will have a clue as to what I am talking about. I'm kind of lost myself. This is all new to me. I have some reading up to do. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction as to the necessary steps to get this process started?

Also, would it be a wise idea to submit the findings to the VSRB that the VA rated me for?

Go here:

http://www.health.mi...grams/PDBR.aspx

Follow instructions and fill out DD-294 (enclosed). Start gathering your documentation. They need your service treatment records (VA should have them), any documentation of your illnesses/conditions for which you were discharged, plus according to the rules they can look at all conditions. I'd file a FOIA to get your VA documents sent to you, then send them to the Intake Unit:

Mailing address:

PDBR intake unit

SAF/MRBR

500 C Street West, Suite 41

Randolph AFB, Texas 78150-4743

You can email them at:

PDBRPA@afncr.af.mil

Good luck!

Edited March 30, 2012 by justrluk

[Guest]

Is there a time limit on these kind of things? I was discharged from the Marines November 29, 2009. Should I inform my VSO of what I am doing or just do it myself? As for the FOIA, how do I request this? I also have an appeal with the VA. Will this FOIA delay the processing of this claim in anyway? Dude this is all new to me. This is the stuff they don't tell you about and you have to learn on your own. I really thank you for your help. I'd buy you a case of beer if I could!!! Thank You

[Guest]

Go here:

http://www.health.mi...grams/PDBR.aspx

Follow instructions and fill out DD-294 (enclosed). Start gathering your documentation. They need your service treatment records (VA should have them), any documentation of your illnesses/conditions for which you were discharged, plus according to the rules they can look at all conditions. I'd file a FOIA to get your VA documents sent to you, then send them to the Intake Unit:

Mailing address:

PDBR intake unit

SAF/MRBR

500 C Street West, Suite 41

Randolph AFB, Texas 78150-4743

You can email them at:

PDBRPA@afncr.af.mil

Good luck!

One more question: If I go to C&P and ask for my exams do they have to give them to me then or is there some "other form" I need to fill out in order to recieve? And do I have to go to the exact same C&P that did my exam or is it in the VA's system and I can go to any VA C&P Exam center.