Recent content by tonynj

I never said I was getting screwed; I just didn’t understand the calculation as it seemingly appeared as though I was to get a higher amount. Thank you for the clarification and explanation.

I am SO confused by all of these calculations everyone is posting. I’ve been collecting VA and CRSC for over 10 years. But my CRSC is about $890/month; but I have 100% P&T with SMC and 2 kids. My crsc disability rating is also 100% and combat related. I served 9 years and 11 months…and if...

I got 50% for having sleep apnea with CPAP already....so I don't think that is a reduction. I think they did start rating people at 30% for Sleep apnea with no CPAP instead of just giving everyone a blanketed 50% whether or not they use the CPAP. I tell you, if you actually use your CPAP...

Here is the link: http://www.military.com/benefits/2013/06/20/va-reconsiders-disability-ratings-for-apnea.html Essentially anyone who has the rating now or is in the process with it now is fine. It mentioned it would take until 2016 for the VARSD to be completely updated.

I already got my preliminary ratings back during the IDES process a few months ago before I got medically retired (June 21st). So am I to assume that this is my FINAL ratings now?

Just today I logged on to Ebenefits for some strange reason thinking it would change after a few months of being medically discharged...and voila! It did. But it is confusing. I have the following listed in historical claims, which was open previously: 08/10/2012 Compensation...

Don't get me wrong there is plenty of things in the NARSUM that make me feel good about getting a good rating, i.e. "unable for reclassification due to injuries as he is unable to perform essential soldier tasks", "continuation on AD poses an undue burden on the unit to protect the soldier."...

Mike, You are right it says, this condition fail to meet retention standards for the cervical spondylosis and then the others it says meets the standards (i.e. sleep apnea, shoulder tendonitis/bursitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, etc). It still feels as though they are...

So I just got my NARSUM and 3947 to sign before it goes to the PEB. I obviously have to take it to JAG as I don't agree with some of the verbage in it, and what they did to make me seem more capable than I am. Some stuff just does not even make sense! First off, I had a permanent profile for...

Thank you all for your replies. I have another question. I keep reading people's postings on this site and they keep referring to them "signing" their NARSUM's. When is this actually done? My NARSUM was turned in with my entire WTU packet several months ago, and I am just now leaving Korea...

That's good that things are moving forward for you. I'm sure something will come through for you. I'm definitely getting as far away from the government as possible in my employment. After a decade in the military I'm sick of all the bureaucracy and nonsense!

Thanks Grizz. As I stated above, I have a master's degree, I don't need to learn a craft. I am not having any difficulty finding employment and already have a job lined up for after I transition out of the Army.

Why would you want to get IU compensation? That would limit your ability to get gainful employment anywhere (only being allowed to earn $11/k per year). Full disability pay is not that much money per year.