Pending EAOS

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Dodgers33

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As of right now I'm still planning on speaking with the Navy JAG out here in CA for further clarification... but for those seeking information regarding impending EAOS during the MEB/PEB process... you can voluntarily waive any compensation (i.e. severance or retirement pay) according to MILPERSMAN 1160-050 section 8.

I understand some have unique situations and would like to finish the process out and receive the benefits they're entitled to; however, some cases I've seen people have amazing job opportunities/college admissions/etc. lined up and just want to move on with life.

For example, giving up hypothetical $10K-15K severance pay (<30% DoD rating) and dealing with this nightmare of a process to attend a T14 law school and still get comp'd with VA disability once out seems like a rationale decision.

Anyone care to share their thoughts?
 
Thanks for your post. You are definitely entitled to form your own opinion based on your individual situation, and I am glad that you did. This is definitely the place to do so. I am ever grateful for this site and the copious amounts of information I have received from it.

I would be cautious, however, as separation pay isn’t always just $10-15k. It is based of years of service, and for someone like me who has served just over 10 years, it would serve my family well to be able to start our lives as a civilian family debt free.

Likewise, because we are talking about medical separation pay, I believe (please correct me if I am mistaken) that it is not recouped in the same manner as other involuntary separation pays. To my knowledge, it is taken back at a lower rate each month, meaning that VA disability compensation would be received upon discharge as well.

Please forgive me if I am incorrectly speaking.

Congratulations on law school! I am a tad envious. I do wish you all the best of luck.
 
@Dodgers33

I agree there are times when people have thought through their decisions and choose to leave something on the table. More often I see people that are anxious and just want a change of venue without any regard for the anxiety that lies down the road.

Congratulations on law school.
 
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