I'll try to keep this as simple as possible and hopefully the experts here can put my mind to rest. I have been reading the forums for months and this is my first post.
I am currently an AGR being MEBd for Crohns, Hip/Joint Arthropathy, and some other issues. I have had to live with the Crohns untreated for 8+ years because the Army doc I saw originally misdiagnosed me. My doc now says thats probably why I am having other autoimmune issues.
My treatments include Remicade infusions every 6 weeks, steroids, Sulfasalazine, Methotrexate, Lisinopril (Hypertension), Zoloft and Lorazapam (Anxiety) and Norco as a pain reliever.
I have well over 7600 retirement points total and I figured I would hit 7200 AD points on 31 MAY 15. So, last year when this was all going high order I decided it would be a good idea to drop my paperwork to retire on 1 JUL 15 and slug it out with the VA over my med issues later. I didnt want to risk being expedited through the MEB/PEB system and cut lose before I was over 7200 AD points. The NGB then sent me a message that I wouldnt hit my TAFMS date until 9 SEP 15 and I was not eligable to retire before then so I pulled my paperwork back while scratching my head.
There is no doubt that I am unfit and I'm sure I can make the process last past 31 MAY but I doubt I can make it to 9 SEP no matter how many delays I encounter. (also current LV balance is 72.5)
My question, if they medically retire me as unfit and I have 7200 AD points as an AGR will I get CRDP immediately and not have to wait until I am 60 or do I have to make it to 9 SEP 15 (just over 7300 AD points) like NGB told me for a regular service retirement?
(And just FYI, there is nobody on my base that has a clue to any of this!)
Thanks for any help...
I am currently an AGR being MEBd for Crohns, Hip/Joint Arthropathy, and some other issues. I have had to live with the Crohns untreated for 8+ years because the Army doc I saw originally misdiagnosed me. My doc now says thats probably why I am having other autoimmune issues.
My treatments include Remicade infusions every 6 weeks, steroids, Sulfasalazine, Methotrexate, Lisinopril (Hypertension), Zoloft and Lorazapam (Anxiety) and Norco as a pain reliever.
I have well over 7600 retirement points total and I figured I would hit 7200 AD points on 31 MAY 15. So, last year when this was all going high order I decided it would be a good idea to drop my paperwork to retire on 1 JUL 15 and slug it out with the VA over my med issues later. I didnt want to risk being expedited through the MEB/PEB system and cut lose before I was over 7200 AD points. The NGB then sent me a message that I wouldnt hit my TAFMS date until 9 SEP 15 and I was not eligable to retire before then so I pulled my paperwork back while scratching my head.
There is no doubt that I am unfit and I'm sure I can make the process last past 31 MAY but I doubt I can make it to 9 SEP no matter how many delays I encounter. (also current LV balance is 72.5)
My question, if they medically retire me as unfit and I have 7200 AD points as an AGR will I get CRDP immediately and not have to wait until I am 60 or do I have to make it to 9 SEP 15 (just over 7300 AD points) like NGB told me for a regular service retirement?
(And just FYI, there is nobody on my base that has a clue to any of this!)
Thanks for any help...