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    disability/VA vs. AF Severance Pay/taxes

    Jason, Thanks for the info. I am not sure how to tell whether it was considered combat zone. In my papers i recieved from the VA it states on the rating decision page, "Combat Code-1, Subject to Compensation (1.SC) 8199-7005 NEUROCARDIOGENIC SYNCOPE, Service Connected, Gulf War, Incurred...
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    disability/VA vs. AF Severance Pay/taxes

    All, I am trying to figure out waht to do. I recieved my VA disability last week with a 10% disability rating. I was medically seperated with severance back on Nov 24, 08, and my disability was dated back to 1 Dec when i recieved my rating last week. I am in the process of doing my paperwork...
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    SEVERANCE PAY

    thanks for the advice. luckily, i am goign to be an air force dependent for the next 8 years after I get out and have already found a job on base. but i am sure if you are not careful the severance will go fast! :)
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    SEVERANCE PAY

    Purple, Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the information. I have calculated using that method. I was looking for a calculator that is online but haven't found any that work. I was told i could ask my PEBLO but unfortunately she is new to the process and doesn't know the answers to any of...
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    SEVERANCE PAY

    HELLO ALL. I HAVE A QUESTION ON MY SEVERANCE PAY? WHERE DOES THE SEVERANCE PAY COME FROM? IS THERE ANY KIND OF PAPERWORK THAT I HAVE TO FILL OUT TO ENSURE I GET MY SEVERANCE? THE REASON I ASK IS THAT WHEN I OUTPROCESSED FINANCE I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OFF OF A CALCULATION DOCUMENT FROM...
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    QUESTION ON TAXES ON SEVERANCE PAY

    thanks Jason! I will let you know what I find out. Just coming to understand how this whole VA and severance thing works. It is interesting! :) thanks again! Rodsgurl87116
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    QUESTION ON TAXES ON SEVERANCE PAY

    Hello all! Does anyone know what percentage the Air Force will take of my severance pay for taxes? I was told 30 percent and yesterday I was told 40 percent and finance won't give me a definitive answer. Any help would be great! Thanks! rodsgurl87116:confused:
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    Finally results!

    True...I just wanted to have the whole process over with. I am happy with the discharge, however, I guess I am wondering on the rating. the 20% was said to be due to the VA diagnostic code. 8199-8108. My board was sent to AFPC on 16 Aug. It took just over 8 weeks. Good luck with your wait. I...
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    Finally results!

    Hello all! Well after two years in the MEB process, third time sending my board was a charm. I was given my results for my syncopal episodes today with being found unfit and recommending discharge with severance pay. 20% disability rating. I haven't signed it yet due to the fact that my spouse...
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    Permanent Retirement w/20%

    PARMER, Congrats on recieving your package and your rating. I have a question. How long was it from when you signed for your package and it was sent off to AFPC :confused:till you got your decision? My package was sent off about 4.5 weeks ago and I can say I am really antsy. The PEBLO said...
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    MEB-How long is the process?

    Mac, I feel for you. this is my third medical board through the air force. it is for syncope but this is the first time my package is actually making it out of the squadron. from the day you are called in to the peblo after the narrative is written i was told that they have 30 days to get it...
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