80% from the VA 70% from the DoD

[Ema95]

I got retired from the DoD what are the benefits of being retired from DoD? Thanks

 

[DaveK]

Congrats!
DoD base access for welfare/rec
Tricare
If eligible, did you put in for crsc?

 

[RonG]

I got retired from the DoD what are the benefits of being retired from DoD? Thanks

In addition to retired pay, as a military retiree you may be eligible for: (links)

• VA Disability Compensation (retired pay is reduced by amount of VA comp received unless eligible for CRDP)
• VA Medical Benefits
• VA Home Loan
• VA Education Benefits
• VA Pension
• Readjustment Counseling
• Educational and Career Counseling
• Confidential Counseling and Support
• Federal Hiring Preference
• Commissary Privileges
• Exchange Privileges
• Military ID Card
• Tricare
• Free Legal Assistance
• Discounts
• State Specific Benefits
• VA Burial Allowance
• VA Headstone or Marker
• Burial Flag
• Burial in VA Cemetery
• Burial in Arlington National Cemetery
• Inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery (limited)
• Burial at Sea
• Presidential Memorial Certificate

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• Ron