Difference Between DoD and VA ratings?

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Hello all,

Im sure there is some thread out there describing this, however I am having a hard time finding it. What is the benefit of receiving 30% or higher from the DoD if I will already be receiving compensation from the VA? From my understanding, if I receive under 30% the DoD will cut me a severance check. And since my unfitting condition is combat related, the VA will NOT need to recoup that money. If I am saying something wrong or if someone can point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
30% of higher dod will grant you tricare for life and you’ll be considered “medically retired” if it’s 20% of less you’ll be “separated” with severance! Think of dod more as insurance but va is more compensation (money). If you get 50% of higher dod you’ll be rated higher on the priority list and it would be better but 30% is the least you should be looking for.
 
the benefit of being 30 percent or higher is having retired status. for me the important part of that is free health care and cheap dental for my entire family. we live rural so i end up using tricare for myself instead of va due to the wait and hoops va makes you jump through. tricare select is actually really good coverage. also i qualified for crsc which is a nice chunk of change on top of the va compensation
 
edwards7986 said:
the benefit of being 30 percent or higher is having retired status. for me the important part of that is free health care and cheap dental for my entire family. we live rural so i end up using tricare for myself instead of va due to the wait and hoops va makes you jump through. tricare select is actually really good coverage. also i qualified for crsc which is a nice chunk of change on top of the va compensation
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Do you know much about what health and dental insurance you’ll have from the dod? I’ve been hearing it’ll be tricare then I’ve heard tricare for life isn’t a thing anymore.
 
edwards7986 said:
the benefit of being 30 percent or higher is having retired status. for me the important part of that is free health care and cheap dental for my entire family. we live rural so i end up using tricare for myself instead of va due to the wait and hoops va makes you jump through. tricare select is actually really good coverage. also i qualified for crsc which is a nice chunk of change on top of the va compensation
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What exactly is CRSC? I’ve seen it referenced a lot. Can I apply for that while still in the service? Or is that after I am separated?
 
Here is a collection of CRSC information: A Supplement to CRSC Information <--- LINK

One must be retired in order to qualify. The info at the referenced page explains in more detail.

Ron
 
Can someone explain how the pay works? Let's say you're 30% DOD and 100% VA.
 
PRE901 said:
Can someone explain how the pay works? Let's say you're 30% DOD and 100% VA.
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Hello,

1. Your average of the highest 36 months of pay will be multiplied by 30% (unless your longevity multiplier is higher) = DoD retired pay

2. Your retired pay is reduced by the amount of your VA compensation. More than 3000 in your case. Many CH 61 retirees end up with zero retired pay.

3. Some of the lost retired pay might be replaced by approved CRSC. See A Supplement to CRSC Information <---LINK

4. You receive your VA compensation.

Ron
 
Addendum.

Computation of retired pay. https://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/plan/estimate.html <---see this LINK

All of the retirement plans determine your monthly pay by multiplying your retired pay base by a service percentage:

Retired Pay Base
x Service Percent Multiplier
= Gross Retired Pay

Your gross retired pay is rounded down to the nearest dollar.

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Retired pay base.

High-3: If you entered active or reserve military service after September 7, 1980, your retired pay base is the average of the highest 36 months of basic pay. If you served less than three years, your base will be the average monthly active duty basic pay during your period of service.

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What is My Service Percent Multiplier?

ACTIVE DUTY
The longer you stay on active duty, the higher your retirement pay. Each year of active duty service is worth 2.5 percent toward your service percent multiplier.

A retiree with 20 years of service would have a service percent multiplier of 50 percent:

2.5% x 20 years = 50%

DISABILITY RETIREMENT
The multiplier for disability retired pay is either:
  • 2.5 percent for each year of service, or
  • disability percentage assigned by the service at the time you retire
Either way, the multiplier is limited to 75 percent by law. If you are on the Temporary Disability Retired List, the minimum multiplier is 50 percent while on the TDRL.

Ron
 
Waterboi said:
Do you know much about what health and dental insurance you’ll have from the dod? I’ve been hearing it’ll be tricare then I’ve heard tricare for life isn’t a thing anymore.
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i get tricare select which is free for me and family. and i get dental through fed vip which is 80 dollars per month for family
 
Waterboi said:
Do you know much about what health and dental insurance you’ll have from the dod? I’ve been hearing it’ll be tricare then I’ve heard tricare for life isn’t a thing anymore.
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See the TRICARE web page for the different plans and what is paid: TRICARE Info LINK <---

TRICARE for Life is still a "thing." I have it as do thousands of others.

TRICARE For Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and B.
  • Enrollment not required
  • Available worldwide:
    • TRICARE pays after Medicare in the U.S. and U.S. Territories
    • TRICARE is the first payer in all other overseas areas
Who Can Participate?
TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have both Medicare Part A and B can use TRICARE For Life.

Ron
 
RonG said:
See the TRICARE web page for the different plans and what is paid: TRICARE Info LINK <---

TRICARE for Life is still a "thing." I have it as do thousands of others.

TRICARE For Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and B.
  • Enrollment not required
  • Available worldwide:
    • TRICARE pays after Medicare in the U.S. and U.S. Territories
    • TRICARE is the first payer in all other overseas areas
Who Can Participate?
TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have both Medicare Part A and B can use TRICARE For Life.

Ron
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I was told fedvip is the only insurance for dental once medically retired. I appreciate the info!
 
I am not familiar with the current dental plans; I used Delta Dental... for several years.

The web page should define the plan(s) available. I now receive dental service from the VA as I am 100% T&P.

Good luck,
Ron
 
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