Recent content by RangerVic

That's right, but if they did not computer his service time correctly he could still be getting shortchanged. So for the rest of his life his pay would be off because Army isn't following the law.

Something I have been arguing for a bit is that the Army (probably other services), is saying that if you have more than 20 yrs of AFS you are not allowed to have a non-regular retirement. They also said that if you have less than 20 yrs of AFS and you retire with a disability they calculate it...

I was medically retired almost two years ago. Since then I have been fighting with the Army on how to calculate my pension. I was hoping someone could steer me in the right direction if i am off base on this. I was medically retired from the USAR with 12,420 points. When the transition center...

I was medically retired (90%) back in Mid October 2024. (I receive around 85% because my time in service was greater than the 75% limit.) A reservist on active duty tour with more than 20 yrs active duty. A month after retirement I received notice from ABCMR that my request for relief had been...

You are not wrong. My first assignment at NGB was as an IG. There was a lot of cover your ass and cover the commander's ass. After all, the IG works for the commander/director.

Well, it looks like when you think you have finally won it, all goes back to this Army National Guard Readiness Center, Appeals and Analysis section with the possibility of getting denied. I guess after working there so long i just don't trust them to do the right thing. The records correction...

That is interesting. I just got a decision from the ABCMR (Nov 2024). They corrected my erroneous dismissal. One day I'm an AGR at NGB then next day I was perp-walked out and backdated my orders to that day. No DD214, no leave, no pay- just- your going to jail for fraud. Well, the ABCMR, and...

How did it turn out? Legal will not help you until charges have been referred. You could take your chances with the commander and if you don't like that outcome you can appeal, but that doesn't really work very often. I know NCOs like to throw around UCMJ recommendation. As a commander I usually...

Found it. 10 U.S.C. §1403. Disability retired pay: treatment under Internal Revenue Code of 1986: That part of the retired pay of a member of an armed force, computed under formula No. 1 or 2 of section 1401, or under section 1402(d) or 1402a(d) of this title on the basis of years of service...

Do you have a citation for that? I have read the law, I have read the NDAA, and the FMR. Nothing caps excluded FITW. The FMR V7B, Ch 24 states the following. 2.3.4. A member who retires for disability may choose a multiplier based on years of service, in accordance with subparagraphs 2.3.1...

correct, need authorization by the under sec. like everything in the military- there is always an opportunity for a waiver.

Yes, however, flag Officers cannot be medically discharged- I did do that research. I went through my first med board in 2000 as a newly promoted Captain. I’m still trying to figure out if in fact that last 10% should be taxed.

I was just medically retired this FY (2025), Actually 16 Oct 2024. I receive just over 85% of my base pay. Right now I have no tax liability but this month just over $1,800 was placed in my taxable income, though no taxes were taken. I entered in 85. 75% cap was removed with the 2007 NDA.

Ok, that would be true if someone was rated over 75% and had less than 30 years of active duty. For someone who has more than 34 years of active credited time in service their retirement would be more than 75%. Now, I have not seen where it says the untaxed income is limited to 75%, only that...

Yea, in my experience the people whose job it is to know the law, regulation, or policy are clueless. Find the regulation or policy that covers your situation and show it to their supervisor. If that doesn’t work talk to the IG to help you. In most cases the IG is a useless avenue for Individual...