I am anticipating getting an MEB but I was prior enlisted and commissioned about 3 years ago. I think I will have a P3 by the end of the year and I will be at 19.5 years time in service. By the time I hit 20, I will only have 4 years commissioned time. If I am medically retired, does it have any effect on the 10 year rule for keeping officer rank while retired vs highest enlisted rank? Would retirement pay be high 36 of enlisted or officer grades? I haven’t found anything that explains it clearly in black and white. Thank you in advance.
Anticipating MEB enlisted to officer question
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Hello @11bbgun ,
cc: @JMATTK
Your retired pay will be be based on your average high three base pay, regardless of rank.
The high three is the total of your highest 36 months of pay divided by 36.
Ref: https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/Volume_07b.pdf <—-Link
@JMATTK has first hand experience.
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I am currently going through MEB and am enlisted to Officer with less than the required 10 but over 20 total. I have been advised by the lawyer that the MEB waives the required 10 and the high three considers highest for the three years as previously stated. Hope this helps
A medical retirement absolutely waives the requirement for 10 years as an officer.
Same manual above says you can choose retirement based on time in service or dod disability percentage (capped at 75%). "2.3.4. A member who retires for disability may choose a multiplier based on years of service, in accordance with subparagraphs 2.3.1, 2.3.2, or 2.3.3, as applicable, or based on the disability percentage awarded by the Service. However, if the member chooses the Service disability percentage, then the percentage is limited to no more than 75 percent."