Combat Related - 50% DoD, 80% VA, Under 20 Years of Service

Info Junkie

Info Junkie

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I'm so relieved I was directed to this forum page. I recently accepted my findings and received Combat Related - 50% DoD and 80% VA. I have under 20 years of service. Initially I was informed that I would receive 50% of my DoD base pay (average of high three years), AND 80% VA and that I would receive both concurrently since my injury is Combat Related. I was told that the 50% DoD would be taxed BUT the 80% VA would not be taxed.

A few days ago, I was informed by medically retired service member that the information I recieved was wrong. I would not get my 50% DoD straight up and that I would get the highest of the two. The only good thing was the 80% VA would not be taxed.

Does anyone know how this pay system works? It is all confusing.
 
Info Junkie said:
I was informed that I would receive 50% of my DoD base pay (average of high three years), AND 80% VA and that I would receive both concurrently since my injury is Combat Related. I was told that the 50% DoD would be taxed BUT the 80% VA would not be taxed.

A few days ago, I was informed by medically retired service member that the information I recieved was wrong. I would not get my 50% DoD straight up and that I would get the highest of the two. The only good thing was the 80% VA would not be taxed.
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i feel you pain, the calculation is complicated. "davebarker-amvets.info/CRSC_Calc.xls" cut and paste this link in an open browser. This is a pretty good calculator and will give you the information you need.
 
@Info Junkie. I copied the following from DFAS (http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/applyforcrsc.html). I hope it helps. CRSC does not come automatically. You have to apply for it.

CRSC is one of two forms of concurrent receipt. Concurrent receipt is the restoration of Service retired pay that’s docked due to receipt of VA disability compensation. Or in other words, concurrent receipt reimburses you what the VA Waiver removes from your retired pay.

CRSC is the combat-related version of concurrent receipt unlike CRDP which is not combat-related. CRSC is tax-free; CRDP is not. You must apply to your Service for CRSC. The Services determine what proportion of your VA disability rating is combat-related.

What happens is you will receive three separate payments each month. One is the Service retirement pay with the full VA waiver deducted. One is full VA compensation. And the third pay check is the CRSC tax-free payment.
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Applying for CRSC

Military retirees who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pay and think they are eligible for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) must apply to their branch of service.
When to Apply

You should submit a CRSC application if:
  • you think you are eligible for CRSC and have never applied.
  • you have been approved for CRSC, but you have more disabilities that you think might qualify.
  • the VA has recently added more disabilities to your rating that you think might qualify.
The VA recently expanded coverage to those suffering from the following medical conditions associated with Agent Orange.
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Hairy Cell Leukemia
  • other Chronic B-cell Leukemia
If you have received a VA rating that includes one of these conditions, you should consider applying or reapplying for CRSC.
How to Apply

1. If you are applying for the first time, complete DD Form 2860. If you are reapplying for new disabilities, request a reconsideration application from your service branch.
2. Include documents you feel will help your case. These might include:
  • Retirement orders
  • 20-year letter or statement of service (for reservists)
  • Relevant pages in your VA or service medical record
  • VA ratings
  • Purple Heart award citations
  • Retirement Form DD214
Your branch will make decisions based on what you send. The quality of the information is more important than quantity.

Send copies, not original documents. Your branch will not return them.

3. Mail or fax your application to your branch of service. You can’t submit it electronically.
Army​
Mailing Address
Telephone, Email and Internet
Department of the Army
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: CRSC Division
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122
Telephone: 866-281-3254 (Toll Free)
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.hrc.army.mil/tagd/crsc



Navy and Marine Corps

Mailing Address
Telephone, Email and Internet
Department of Navy Naval Council of Review Boards
Combat-Related Special Compensation Branch
720 Kennon Street S.E., Suite 309
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023
Telephone: 877-366-2772 (Toll Free)
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.donhq.navy.mil/corb/
CRSCB/combatrelated.htm

Air Force

Mailing Address
Telephone, Email and Internet
United States Air Force Personnel Center
Disability Division (CRSC)
550 C Street West, Suite 6
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4708
Telephone: 800-525-0102
Email: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.retirees.af.mil/

4. Your branch of service will notify you of their decision in writing. If approved, they will forward us a copy of your approval letter.​
5. We will start your monthly payments 30 to 60 days after your branch sends your approval letter. We will make any retroactive payment due 30 days after making your first monthly payment.
 
Info Junkie said:
I'm so relieved I was directed to this forum page. I recently accepted my findings and received Combat Related - 50% DoD and 80% VA. I have under 20 years of service. Initially I was informed that I would receive 50% of my DoD base pay (average of high three years), AND 80% VA and that I would receive both concurrently since my injury is Combat Related. I was told that the 50% DoD would be taxed BUT the 80% VA would not be taxed.

A few days ago, I was informed by medically retired service member that the information I recieved was wrong. I would not get my 50% DoD straight up and that I would get the highest of the two. The only good thing was the 80% VA would not be taxed.

Does anyone know how this pay system works? It is all confusing.
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There's a lot of misinformation available and flying around.... : 1. NOT ALL DOD MEDICAL RETIREMENT IS TAXED..... it depends what your DD 199 says ;).
2. There are still a lot of gliches in the CRSC formulas that hinder under 20 yr recipients...... and the law could change, but hasn't yet. :(
3. Green is correct on the link he reccommended: "davebarker-amvets.info/CRSC_Calc.xls" it;s better than the DEFAS site and you can try all kinds of numbers and print out the different senarios :)
 
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