Recent content by jshine23

I'm here on base now trying to get the ID card and they are completely confused. They are saying that I won't get a new dd214 saying retired on it. I thought I read on here you can get a new one and there was a spot on the form so you can get your stuff moved

Thanks for the info. The reason I said dd215 because isn't that the new one that you get? I know you get the 214 when you get out

I was Navy. Got out in 06. Veteran at 100% disabled

I thought I needed my 215 to get the retired ID card or can I just take the letter I got in the mail??

I was received my PDBR package last month saying I was retired with 30%. My question is what do I need to do next?? Will they send the DD215 or do I need to go to the base to get one?? Do I need to call tricare to get enrolled?? Has anyone went thru the process and what did you do?? Thanks in...

It's Survivors Benefits Package

It was for bipolar. They gave me 10% when I got out. The Va gave me 70% and after two years it went to 100%. Thanks for the info about the SBP. Do you think I would qualify for CRSC??

I applied in Oct 2013. But it took them awhile to get my records.

Recieved my package saying I am retired. It was in my truck for a week because it was with the junk mail and almost got tossed in the trash. Any advice from folks that have got there retirement on my next step???

I was discharged back in 06 for bipolar. I don't remember the percentage they discharged me with. But I was giving a severance package. The VA rated me at 70% initially and 2 years later it went to 100% and it was changed from bipolar to ptsd. I applied for PDBR back in Oct 2013. I have not...

bdbutche09, Congrats on your retirement...what is your timeline of you don't mind me asking??

Congrats How long ago did you apply?? Jason