Donna Kelley Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 So glad for your success, but feel for you on the wait for retro. From what I've read, if you're retired the VA has to bump any retro payments up against your DFAS account to see if you have any debts - which would be covered first before you were paid as to not create an over-payment. I'm still waiting for DFAS to create a retirement account after sending them the documents myself in Feb 2012. I'd call and bug them every day if I were you. You shouldn't have to wait/suffer while they take their time processing your retro. Thank you for the note, it is appreciated. I just can't understand why it would take so long, just because a person is retired, they have to do an audit, send back to the VA and then the wait begins again. No one should have to suffer through this process, but we do, and it is unfortunate. I worked in customer service during my career, and I know that alot of the time delays would not be tolerated. I have many reasons that I need this back pay NOW, due to some unforeseen circumstances, but since I am at the mercy of others I will continue to take my Nexium (since this aggravating the hell out of my GERD), pray to God that I don't lose my house and car while they are doing my audit. Thanks once again for the note, Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted April 3, 2012 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 3, 2012 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Tech Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Congradulations! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltawife Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Congratulations! I came to the board today hoping to find good news from some one! Thank you ALL for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrluk Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thank you for the note, it is appreciated. I just can't understand why it would take so long, just because a person is retired, they have to do an audit, send back to the VA and then the wait begins again. No one should have to suffer through this process, but we do, and it is unfortunate. I worked in customer service during my career, and I know that alot of the time delays would not be tolerated. I have many reasons that I need this back pay NOW, due to some unforeseen circumstances, but since I am at the mercy of others I will continue to take my Nexium (since this aggravating the hell out of my GERD), pray to God that I don't lose my house and car while they are doing my audit. Thanks once again for the note, Donna Donna - You're welcome! I'm now waiting for the DRO to finish the review of my 2008 appeal. I opted for a DRO review in hopes this would expedite things. If all goes well, I'll be done with all (ALL) claims short of clothing allowance requests within the next few weeks. Fingers are crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP4RVN1971 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Donna, Great job, Spent it wisely, and I hope you joy. God Bless!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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