I was doing some reading today and wanted to let everyone know that there is an updated DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 7B, November 2015. I'm still holding out for a positive outcome. I was an E-7 in the Marine Corps at 14 years when I was involuntary separated due to numerous surgeries to my right knee. I received a pretty nice chuck of severance pay. The VA has been collecting on a monthly basis on that severance since 2007. I'm going through the same thing to make sure that if I am awarded retirement, I know what is owed or is not owed. Just working through the math.
Anyway, take care and good luck.
Anyway, take care and good luck.