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Ok thank you. I'll let you know what comes of it.

Yes it increased to 40%

Yes it says 14 years 5 months

Yes that looks correct. The only thing that has changed is I'm now 90% VA.

I just logged on and there is zero deductions coming out. Also a zero debt balance. Do you think I need to call dfas?

Ron, I noticed that the amount you said i should be getting is more than I'm actually receiving. I have been receiving $605 a month and not $705. Do I need to submit something to be paid with a dependent? Are they only paying me at the single rate? Thanks for your help!

I dont remember there being a Nerve Induction Test. When you start the medboard process they will ask you if there are any other conditions you would like to claim. Thats when you include it. I was given the rating based off symptoms and pain.

I was med boarded last year for my back. If you have a nerve issue make sure that you include that as one of the disabilities you are claiming. I received 20% for my back and 20% for sciatica. If i wouldn't have included the sciatica i would of missed receiving military retirement by 10%...

Thank you. This was very helpful. I guess need to decide the right path to take.

Is your rating for chronic pain or specifically for your back? I am already rated 20% for my back injury.

Chronic pain is for my back injury.

Has anyone filed more than 1 mental health claim? I understand that you can only be rated once for mental health. My question is if I'm already rated at 50% ptsd can I file a chronic pain claim as well? Do they combine the ratings to give you one? For example if I am rated at 50% ptsd and the...

Thanks Ron!

Just to update everyone took about 3 weeks for my results to show up in my HRC Records.

-- gross retired pay from the DFAS RAS $1530 --I was approved for 40% DOD in my medical retirements. -- I have 14 years 5 months of active duty --I receive 80% VA with is $1819 with spouse no kids --Approved 40% CRSC-- wife --I don’t qualify for any other retirement and I did not transition to...