Concurent Receipt

[greekgod]

Newbie here. Retired USAF with 21 years. Current VA disabillity rated at a percentage of 10% but will probably increase to 60% or 70% soon. Retired pay offset by 10% amount. If and when my new rating is increased to 60 or 70% will I receive BOTH my full retired pay and the monies associated with a 60 or 70% rating? Or will my overall retirement be reduced by the affected amount? Thanks in advance for the support.

[Berta]

A lot depends on which program you qualify for....CRDP or CRSC

Thanks for those long years of service!

These are 2 good links with the nitty gritty.


http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/payment.html

http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/special-pay/comparing-crsc-and-crdp.html

We also have some CRDP and CRSC hadit members here.

[boomer2]

Greekgod

Once you rated over 50% you receive both your retirement and VA disability. If you rating includes any injuries received while on active duty if you were training for combat or were actually in combat then you can receive CRSC which is non taxable. Your retirement will be called CRDP once you hit that magic 50% mark. CRDP is taxable.

[greekgod]

Thanks to both of your for the great info!!