Recent content by Hambone70

Thanks, Ron. I wish it had been explained to me that clearly all those years ago. Then again, I wasn’t in a fit enough mental state at the time to understand much of anything. I’m going to the local VA office next week to change over to VA. At least I can minimize my tax burden from now on.

I wish I would have know that 31 years ago when I started getting the compensation! I’ve been paying taxes on it for that long. It was never explained to me very well back then, other than that if the VA rated me lower, I’d get paid lower. I’ll look into transitioning to VA now. Thanks!

Thanks, Ron. My worry is that if I transition from DoD to VA is that the VA could re-evaluate me for a lower disability percentage. Although what I receive now is taxable, at least I know it’s unlikely to change.

Thanks, Ron. I've paid taxes on my disability income for 30 years now. It would be nice to stop, now that everything is so expensive! Are there any potential downsides to my transitioning to VA disability at this point?

I don’t know how I missed it for all these years, but it seems that I should have changed from DoD retirement pay to VA a long time ago. Is it too late now? I was medically retired over 30 years ago. Edit: Now I remember why I didn’t move to VA. I was concerned that the VA had the right to...

I think I found what I need on va.gov!

I was Air Force. Any idea of the equivalent Air Force portal?

Thanks for that. Regarding the chart you referenced, the Air Force sections begins on 5/1/1994. My PEB and PDRL status were in 1992. Is it worth submitting an SF180? If so, which document should I request? I’ll also try to the local VA office. Thanks again.

I’m curious as to why I can only see the last three monthly RASs on ‘Annual or Changed RAS’ section on myPay, and no annual RAS.

Thanks to all for the replies! Thanks for the info, Ron. I have accessed myPay, and although it lists an annual RAS option, it doesn’t seem to display it. I can only see the monthly RAS, which doesn’t have any reference to disability rating. I never applied for VA compensation. Regarding...

Hi! I was medically retired from the Air Force waaaay back in 1992. I have the DD Form 214 putting me on TDRL status. I was subsequently moved to PDRL status, and given a 50% disability rating. I never registered with the VA. I get my medical retirement pay from the DOD. I’m applying for a job...

Even with 50% disability? Somebody told me that there are no TriCare copays with a disability of 50% or higher. I don't know if this is true or not, as I can't find a definitive answer.

Hello! Apologies if this is posted in the wrong forum section. Perhaps the moderator could move it to the right area. I was medically retired at 50% disability way back in 1992. I have been overseas since then, and haven't needed US medical care. I have just returned to the US. I can't find a...