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 advance
What's next after PDBR retirement
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Don't know all the details, but when you go to get your retired ID, they should make sure you are in DEERS correctly. From there, you'll be auto enrolled in Tricare Standard. Don't know enough about the DD215. I imagine they should send it to you, but I had to hassle personnel folks just to get my 214, so good luck!
What was your branch and status prior to medical retirement. The procedures vary between AD, Guard, Reserve and Branch of service.
Its DD214 not 215. You should have gotten a 214 when you got out initially in 06. Your gonna need the retirment orders in your packet that you received, take it down to the closest ID card section and get your ID card. Then call TRICARE. Once you get your ID issued everything should start rolling.
Yes, you have to call TriCare and pay a premium to be in prime.
Yes, you will receive a DD215, which will show a change from medical separation to a permanent medical disability retirement. At that time, you can take your information to the nearest id card section to receive your id card. If I were you, I would call the id card section and ask them if you are in the system as being retired before you make the trip. You can also try logging into DEERS and see if you are listed as a sponsor. Good luck!
In retrospect, a DD Form 215 is used to correct errors or additions to a DD Form 214 discovered after the original had been delivered and/or its distribution had already been processed.
Moreover, please note that the "DD Form 215 will be eliminated as capabilities evolve to reissue an electronic DD Form 214 to correct errors in the DD Form 214 discovered after the original has been delivered or copies of the form have been distributed, and to furnish to separating member information not available when the DD Form 214 was prepared. The Secretaries of the Military Departments may continue to issue the DD Form 215 until full capability for reissuance of electronic DD Form 214 data exist"...DoDI 1336.01 Incorporating Change 1 Effective December 29, 2014.
Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer."
Best Wishes!
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I paid a premium and signed up for US Family Health Plan. Same cost as prime but because there are limited military medical resources near by, it is better/. The only problem is there are small CO Pays for some things, but beats the long ride to the nearest base. If you fall into a coverage area I recommend it.
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
AR 635-8
8–3. When to prepare the DD Form 215
a. Prepare a DD Form 215 in response to a request for a Soldier or veteran to correct a previously issued Army DD
Form 214. Requests should contain a copy of the DD Form 214 in question and source documents that substantiate the
request to change the DD Form 214. Such source documents may include a final decision from the Army Board of
Correction of Military Records or Army Discharge Review Board directing the change.
b. Only activities specified in paragraph 8–1b and c are authorized to issue a DD Form 215 after the Soldier’s
separation from active duty.
8–4. Special instructions concerning the preparation of DD Form 215
a. Do not issue a DD Form 215 when more than one page will be required to complete the correction. Administratively
issue a new DD Form 214.
b. Do not issue a DD Form 215 when two DD Forms 215 have already been issued for the same DD Form 214.
Administratively issue a new DD Form 214.
c. Do not issue a DD Form 215 to correct block 24 (Character of Service). Issue a new DD Form 214.
d. Do not use punctuation on a DD Form 215 unless the entry is monetary, part of a unit name, or to complete an
address with a nine-digit zip code.
e. Data for items 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the DD Form 215 must be transcribed exactly as it appears on the DD Form 214
being corrected, even if the data contains typographical errors. Item 3 will reflect both the social security number and
service number if both are shown on the DD Form 214 being corrected.
f. In some cases, certain items being corrected only appear on certain copies of the DD Form 215. If items 25, 26,
27 are being corrected, the entry will only appear on copies 2, 4, 7, and 8 of the DD Form 215. Items 23, 24, 28, 29,
and 30 should appear on all copies except copy 1 of the DD Form 215. In cases where there are no corrections that
should appear on copy 1, enter the phrase “NOTHING FOLLOWS” on copy 1.
g. Item 5 on the DD Form 215 being issued is taken from block 12b on the DD Form 214 being corrected. Enter the
date in day, abbreviated month, and year format (for example 15 Jul 1979).
h. Item 5 is used to correct items 1 through 30 of a DD Form 214. Enter the block number being corrected in the
left column. Enter the corrected information in the right section beginning with “ADD” or “DELETE,” as appropriate.
i. If a second request is received to correct a block that was previously corrected, void the first DD Form 215 by
typing on the last line of the new DD Form 215 “VOID PREVIOUSLY ISSUED DD FORM 215 (DATE OF FIRST
DD FORM 215).” If the request is to correct a previously issued DD Form 215 and an additional item is being
corrected, issue a new DD Form 215 without voiding the first DD Form 215.
j. For item 6 enter the same state the veteran requested on block 20 of the DD form 214 being corrected or as
directed by the veteran.
k. For item 6a if the DD Form 214 is the August 2008 or later version and the veteran directed that a copy of copy 3
be provided to the VA central office, then mark “Yes.”
l. After the last entry enter “//NOTHING FOLLOWS//.”
8–5. Requirements by agency maintaining records
Copies of a Soldier’s DD Forms 214 may be obtained from the following sources, as applicable:
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a. Soldiers and veterans who have Army Knowledge Online access can obtain copies of DD Forms 214 via the “My
Personnel” tab under the Self Service drop down menu.
b. Soldiers and veterans who register for level 2 premium eBenefits through the Veterans Administration at
http://www.ebenefits.va.gov can obtain copies of DD Forms 214 from iPERMS through the Defense Personnel Records
Information Retrieval System.
c. Installation military personnel divisions or ARNG State level headquarters may provide Soldiers and veterans
with copies of DD Forms 214 available from iPERMS.
d. For Soldiers separated prior to 1 October 2002 who are no longer in military service, forward requests to the
National Personnel Records Center. Relevant information may be found at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservice-
records/.
e. For Soldiers separated after 1 October 2002 who do not have DD Forms 214 available in iPERMS, forward
request to Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC–PDR–HI), 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue,
Department 420, Fort Knox, KY 40122–5402.
f. If a Soldier has supplied an authorization to furnish a copy of the DD Form 214 to another individual or group,
ensure the copy furnished does not contain the “Special Additional Information” section.
g. Provide a copy of DD Form 214 to authorized personnel for official purposes only.
You will be furnished a DD215 amending your discharge as permanent. I used an application for a DD215 to add a MSM retirement award to My Record while on TDRL.
You need your retirement orders to get an ID card.