Case:
--I am NG with 16 years 4 months. I have a total of almost 9 years active with my NG points divided by 365.
--100% VA with spouse and 2 dependents = 3,350
--80% Army = can't draw until I'm 57 yrs old
--100% CRSC = unsure of pay
--retired rank E6/SSG DOR 2007.
Reply:
1. You indicated you are @80% Army but cannot receive retired pay until 57. The maximum retirement one can receive is 75% (although 80% might be cited). Additionally, your remark about age suggests a reserve retirement.
2. Have you received a CH 61 DoD disability retirement and also are eligible for reserve retirement at age 60 (minus a certain number of months/years for deployments)?
3. Did you apply for CRSC to your service (separate from your discharge/retirement) and receive a 100% approval? Or...are you
speaking about the characterization of the decision pertaining to a CH 61 retirement?
4. An individual must be entitled to retired pay in order to qualify for CRSC (among other requirements).
Eligibility
To qualify for CRSC you must:
- be entitled to and/or receiving military retired pay
- be rated at least 10 percent by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA)
- waive your VA pay from your retired pay
- file a CRSC application with your Branch of Service
Disabilities that may be considered combat related include injuries incurred as a direct result of:
- Armed Conflict
- Hazardous Duty
- An Instrumentality of War
- Simulated War
I can estimate your CRSC once you answer the questions above and also provide your average high 3 for retirement OR the gross retired pay shown on your RAS from DFAS. Please cite the source.