Quick question:
I have heard twice now that you have to repay seperation pay before you can collect VA benefit check? True???
I have heard twice now that you have to repay seperation pay before you can collect VA benefit check? True???
What a farce! Is this the DoD or the VA that is screwing folks?
I think the blame lies with Congress. There are many problems with the disability system at both the DoD and the VA. But the prohibition on dual receipt of compensation is Congresses doing, the DoD and the VA have no say in this rule.
On that note, dual receipt of compensation has been an issue that has been raised over the past few years and there have been efforts to eliminate this prohibition. Bills have been introduced, and in the past few years there have been steps to loosen this restriction (specifically, expansion of Combat Related Special Compensation for those members with less than 20 years, and the bar for recoupment for injuries incurred in a combat-zone). But a complete repeal of this rule has not made it into law.
Everyone should contact their Congressional delegation and tell them you support repeal of the law prohibiting dual compensation.
I do not intend to be adversarial, but I disagree wholly with your argument. Unless of course, you are over 20 years or very close to 20 years, then I can understand your argument.This is absolute horseshiz! There is no benefit at all for any of us being boarded!
I'd rather hear from someone with a conflicting view (no point in listening only to my own over and over).
If this sticks, it is a huge relief. In my case, I received the VSI in 1992. I expect to be medically retired this fall. Retirement SHOULD bring me 50 percent of active duty pay, but if I had to repay the VSI, it would be 25 percent for the next six years. Try to live off that being disabled and unable to work.Week of June 01, 2009
Recoupment of military retirees' Variable Separation Incentive, Special Separation Benefit, and separation payments by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has been temporarily suspended pending a formal policy and legal review by the Department of Defense (DoD). The suspension of recoupment actions is being taken for military retirees in an active pay status effective for the May 2009 retired pay entitlements. Letters to military retirees in a SSB, VSI and Separation Payment recoupment status will soon be mailed advising them of the suspension of recoupment payments. A sample of the letter is available here.
Source:
Military Report - Retiree Separation Recoupment Suspended
If this goes well, maybe disability retirement will be next?