TDRL

This thread is dedicated to special issues regarding the Temporary Disabled Retired List.
 
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TDRL/HAOS- USCG Specific Advice

1. In order to increase the odds of having your HAOS request approved, it will need to have a favorable endorsement from your command showing that your presence is not vital to the mission and they recommend approval.

2. Then PSC-epm or PSC-opm (depending upon whether you are a commissioned officer or enlisted) will make the final decision with concurrence from PSC-adm-1. Note- adm-1 does not usually oppose such requests, it is usually epm or opm that does.

3. The key is to have a well-crafted endorsement that strongly recommends approval and states explicitly that your absence will not impair the unit's ability to perform its assigned missions.


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Jack Gately
 
What do I do if I am not getting 50% I am only getting paid 40% and I am on the TDRL

Jason said:
RikersIsland1,

First off, welcome!

If he was on TDRL, the minimum he can be paid by law is 50%. What is sometimes confusing is that the minimum rating to be placed on TDRL is 30%. So, he could have been rated at 30%, but paid 50% of his retired base pay, and still have been rated completely differently (or not at all if he didn't file) by the VA.
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Contact DFAS.
 
Thanks for the response VAJumper,

I did that and they keep telling me that I have to contact the AF to send them the correct rank. So I did that and still nothing I have been down that road twice now and still no resolution.
 
TDRL/HAOS- USCG Specific Advice

jackgately,
Thanks for the CG specific response. The Personnel Manual makes it sound alot easier than it seems to be. It seems to be so black and white when you look at the regulation but there is alot of gray area. I will try it out and see what happens. Stay Tuned! :-)
 
Okay here is a question for all the gurus in the forum. What happens if the Air force found me unfit due to PTSD and placed me on TDRL. What will the va do with this information and do I qualify for CRSC due to having 13years and 6 months.
 
SandSoldier said:
What happens if the Air force found me unfit due to PTSD and placed me on TDRL. What will the va do with this information and do I qualify for CRSC due to having 13years and 6 months.
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They should also give at least the temporary minimum 50% rating under 38 CFR Section 4.129. They could rate you higher, if warranted. CRSC does not hinge on the length of service (though that limits the total amount of compensation you can receive). There are non-combat related PTSD diagnoses, but assuming yours is combat related, you will be eligible for CRSC.
 
Funny you should mention...yes, the States administer the UI program on their own. In the case of military members, the Fed. Government funds the payments, but eligibility/etc. is run by the state.

But, based on Dragonfly's experience, it sounds like you should be eligible. All you can do is apply and see what happens.
 
emoody said:
When you are placed on the TDRL are you eligible to receive Unemployment Benefits also?
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Unless you're unemployable there should be nothing from stopping you from applying. Bear in mind that this would most likely disqualify one from obtaining SSDI. By applying for unemployment, you are certifying you are ready and able to work, and you must regularly provide proof of your work search.
 
Jason said:
Funny you should mention...yes, the States administer the UI program on their own. In the case of military members, the Fed. Government funds the payments, but eligibility/etc. is run by the state.

But, based on Dragonfly's experience, it sounds like you should be eligible. All you can do is apply and see what happens.
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I just re-read what I wrote, and realized how confusing that sounded. LOL

Each state has it's own rules, but I don't know of any state that will deny UI benefits to veterans, even those receiving SSDI. You are just limited on the amount of income you can receive once you do find a job, and that will impact the amount you receive from SSDI. If your income does not exceed the UI benefit, you'll get a partial UI benefit for that week.

SSDI only looks at the actual month of income you received. I think the threshold for income is $1200 per month (or close to it) and nothing over $900 for any dependent benefit (if a spouse works and gets a SSDI payment). Then it will be reduced dollar for dollar.
 
DragonFly757 said:
I just re-read what I wrote, and realized how confusing that sounded. LOL

Each state has it's own rules, but I don't know of any state that will deny UI benefits to veterans, even those receiving SSDI. You are just limited on the amount of income you can receive once you do find a job, and that will impact the amount you receive from SSDI. If your income does not exceed the UI benefit, you'll get a partial UI benefit for that week.

SSDI only looks at the actual month of income you received. I think the threshold for income is $1200 per month (or close to it) and nothing over $900 for any dependent benefit (if a spouse works and gets a SSDI payment). Then it will be reduced dollar for dollar.
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From a SSDI Attorney,

You can't have it both ways, either you are able and willing to work or you aren't. If you are collecting unemployment, then social security will not count your disability as starting until it ends.

There is a five month period of waiting from the time your disability starts to the time that social security will start paying you so you will have at least 5 months with no check from any source.
 
There are different kinds of work for different kinds of disabilities. I am not saying the attorney is incorrect, but I have found different information from different sources. I can't cite them now, but it's all a matter of asking and being truthful in your claims. If you can't physically work (but mentally can...or vice versa), or you need accommodations to work, it doesn't mean you are unable or unwilling.
 
By the way, my husband was given SSDI while still on active duty. So much for "can't have it both ways".

Like I said, each state has the right to deny the claim for whatever reason.

I've just never seen a veteran out of work and on a medical discharge not given UI when they applied.
 
I think the point is that if you are collecting UI, you are stating that you are seeking work. However, Torrey is also correct that you can be drawing pay and be able to collect in some situations (as in the member on active duty who is totally disabled). But, no need to run down all the hypothetical possibilities. I think that emoody has to decide which benefit to pursue and then see what the agency has to say. If the benefit is granted, then all is good. If not, then see what the basis for denial is and see if there is legal error or a basis for appeal.
 
Yep. Like I said, it's all a matter of asking ...and being truthful in your claims. :)
 
Thank you to everyone for responding so quickly. This was a matter of debate amongst my friends and I wanted to get more info before applying for anything. I really never planned on getting Disability benefits beyond what the military or VA will give me. I also didn't think I would be elegible either. But like DragonFly stated, will be truthful and honest about what sources of income I have coming in when I file with all agencies and I will see what happens. Thanks again!!
 
Ive been on the TDRL since May of last year for asthma. Im due to get evaluated in Nov. of this year. I feel that I am healthy enough to return to active duty status in the Air Force. I know the final decisions rest with the doctors, but I was wondering if they decide to return me to duty, what is the process I would have to go through?
 
I have a question. I was initially rated by the Army at 50% for PTSD and put on TDRL. During my first re-eval I was rated at 0%, separated, and given severance. At that time I was already rated by the VA at 70%. Looking over my new PEB finding, it says I was rated at 0% and paid severance and separated from service. Unfortunately, it also says that my condition has not improved to the extent that you are fit for duty. So here is my new question, since the Army took me off TDRL, paid me severance, separated me, and pretty much closed the book on me, is there any way to be found fit for duty?
 
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