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I had lung and liver nodules as well a cyst on one of my kidneys noted during a CT scan of my back. My Dr. watched these for a couple of years with periodic CT scans. They remained unchanged and met retention standards. They are noted in my medical records so if they begin to cause problems, I...

U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency ATTN TDRL Section 2530 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Phone 1-855-863-0426 The Army contracted Ivan-Walks and Associates to do TDRL. Ivan-Walks subcontracts the re-evaluation. I was also placed on TDRL in Sep 09. I recieved my packet from Ivan-Walks...

Take it and pass it, as long as you don't violate your profile. You are a NCO until 14 January and a leader (either good or bad) in the eyes of your subordinates. For me it would be a personal pride thing, I would pass it, look them in the eye, and not give them a reason to screw me. P.S. I...

erock, TDRL is for any condition over 30%- it doesn't matter if it is one condition or seven. Yes, your rating can decrease on any or all conditions. It can also increase. They can "mess with the rating" when the condition either improves or worsens. rback, Just my 2 cents but I think you...

US Code Title 10, 1401. Computation of retired pay

I was a mobilized reservist medically discharged last year. I am also on TDRL. I recieved TAMP for six months before I could sign up for Tri-Care. Check with the Tri-Care people and see if you have it.

I'm no expert, but I was medically retired on 26 Sep. You should be paid up to your separation date. You should be paid June first for 24 days. It took DFAS 30 days to process my retired pay and I recieved my first check on 4Nov. I called DFAS during my terminal leave and they wouldn't look at...

I'm also USAR but with 25 good years almost 5 years of MOB time. I signed off on the PEB last week. Just waiting for TDRL orders. A few suggestions take them or leave them. "1. I'm eligible for a reserve retirement based on 2.5x13 years if rated at 30%or higher, which I could potentially...

First time poster, long time lurker. I'm an Army Reservist with 25 good years. I have been in the WTU for almost a year with a non combat injury/condition and am coming up on an MEB. My question is if I get medicaly retired, when do I draw retired pay? Do I wait until 60 or is it now? I have...