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Vync
I'm not an expert on Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC), but wanted to ask others for their thoughts on it in relation to a veteran who retired after almost 25 years of service. While serving, the veteran had a number of injuries and also served in Vietnam (although not engaging in combat). After retiring in the early 90s, he was awarded 10% for a joint disability and 0% for heart. Of course, he only gets his military retirement pay because he does not meet the 50% rating for concurrent receipt of both. The 0% was for a heart rhythm disorder which at the time did not meet 10% or higher criteria. During a 5pm Retreat ceremony, he stood too close to the cannon and was knocked out cold. Of course, he woke up in the hospital diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder. Apparently, CRSC can be awarded if it was due to "instrumentality of war".
Questions:
Is it possible for him to qualify for CRSC given the fact that his heart rhythm disorder was caused by a cannon (an instrumentality of war)?
If he has a chance of getting this applied, is there any way to request retroactive payments of the 10% VA compensation that was never paid to him?
Thanks!
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