I got my results back as 10% from DoD and 30% from the VA. It is shown to be a chapter 61, title 10 separation and not combat related (also noted is 5 USC 8332, 3502, and 6303). The injury is also noted as "permanent and stable". My question is: can I just not accept the stupid loan they want to give me and just take my money from the VA for the concurrent injury? I don't want the stupid hassles that come with dealing with the army and taking their money with having to pay it back.
Can I decline severance?
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My da199 also noted my condition as permanent and stab but its not. From what my peblo told me is that you do hav the option to deny severance, it's just a option for you. You have the right to deny anything offered.
Exactly. And I would rather go straight to the VA instead of taking a real round-a-bout way for money that I essential won't benefit from. I haven't found ANY information on boards or otherwise talking about the consequences of declining disability "severance" pay for a LOD injury that is permanent.
The only time that I have heard that someone would directly benefit from declining separation is if a reservist with a 20-year letter accepts severance, he losses his retirement pay (on hitting 60 years). The above reservist with a 20-year letter should NEVER accept severance pay. It is costly way to lose a well deserved retirement package, and healthcare.