Recent content by Braindrain1234

Bprin10, I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with the benefits you you have earned. I actually just officially retired (26 Dec) and have yet to receive compensation from either the VA or DFAS. As for your questions regarding my DD214: 25. AFI 36-3212 (AR 635-40 equivalent reg for...

@RonG I found this excerpt from DoDI 1332.18 Disability Evaluation System (DES). I think this is what I the ODC attorney explained. Curious to see your take. Either way, we will see what happens. Thanks again! 2. DETERMINATIONS FOR FEDERAL TAX BENEFITS. Disability evaluation includes a...

Yup, you said it brother! Granted, I am not the sharpest tool in the shed by a long shot, but this process has been confusing and frustrating to say the least. Thank you for taking the additional time to point me in the right direction. I can appreciate your reluctance to answer questions in...

Thank you for the update. I will continue to follow your situation as it appears that we will be in the same boat in regarding this pay issue. My 356 (equivalent to 199) mirrors yours. I have a sneaking suspicion that all the combat related disability identifiers that are used in-service will...

Ron, Thank you for your quick response and thorough explanation. The work you do here is valuable and greatly appreciated. It appears that I was confusing CDRP with VA retirement. For the sake clarity, My high 36 is $4,792. 70% calculation (using DOD rating) $4,792 X 0.70= $3,354 55.42%...

Hello, LOOOOONG time lurker here. I was recently found unfit (70 TDRL/100 VA) after 22 years and 2 months of active duty service (E-7/USAF). I ran across your question in the CRSC forum regarding eligibility for tax free retirement payments. I am in the final stages of the IPEB process and my...