Retro Pay

[chiefhouse00]

Greetings

I'm sure this question has been ask before. How long will it take to receive retro pay? Some say 3 months or more. My claim (80 to 90% effective 2008) was approved 5 Oct 2013 and DFAS audit completed 17 Nov 2013. Thanks

Best Regards

Chiefhouse

Edited December 8, 2013 by chiefhouse00

[infantry10]

Congratulations on your win!! I would have figured you'd already received it since DFAS already did their part. How did you find out the date of the DFAS audit?

Edited December 8, 2013 by infantry10

[killemall]

Mine always comes nearly immediately

[chiefhouse00]

Greetings

First I called DFAS and was told the Audit was completed and batch file sent to the VA. Then I called the VA 1-800 number and was told it could take up to 90 days or more to receive the retro pay. Maybe it will come soon.

Best Regards

Chiefhouse

[infantry10]

I wouldn't take what Peggy says with a grain of salt. They seem to go by a script of some sort. Maybe you should call your RO and see what the hold up is. Hopefully you get it this week or before Christmas!

[Sgt. Wilky]

Obviously your situation is much different from mine, but I've been waiting for my retro pay for dependents for 2 years...and according to the IRIS response team, they'll get to it "as soon as we can," from the Denver RO.

[Navy04]

Sgt,

Everyone has the Dependents issue. I was medically retired in Feb 13 and the VA and Navy knew I was married, and my 2 kids were born on Base and it still took 9 months for mine to kick in. It usually takes 3 to 4 months to get Retro on average. It sucks to wait, but atleast it is your money and once piled up, it aint a bad sum of money usually.