Hello,
Just sent in my response for the MEB findings. In the Narsum they only approved me unfit for my right shoulder (20% VA rating prior to MEB) so far, but I plan on doing a rebuttal for MH at the PEB level so I have time to gain letters/evidence to support my case and get a medical retirement instead of discharge. If my rebuttal does nothing and my shoulder comes back unfit at 20% I will be eligible for the severance pay, but I keep seeing conflicting wording on how they calculate the pay. I currently have 3 eligible years for the calculation, but my injury has an LOD from deployment in a combat zone so I am wondering if I meet requirements for the 6 year minimum for the severance pay. It was not a "combat-related injury" but "Incurred in line of duty in a combat zone". Anyone have insight if I get 3 or the 6 year payout?
From DFAS:
"Disability severance pay is a one-time lump sum payment. The amount equals 2 months of basic pay for each year of service which includes active service and inactive duty points, but the total service years cannot exceed 19 years. Additionally, the minimum number of years required for computation purposes is six years for a disability incurred in the line of duty in a combat zone, or 3 years in the case of any other member. Prior to January 28, 2008, a maximum of 12 years and minimum of three years creditable service was used."
From Myarmybenefits:
"To qualify for the minimum six years, the disability must be incurred in line of duty in a combat zone as designated by the Secretary of Defense OR incurred during the performance of duty in combat-related operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense. DoD policy for the "combat related operations" determination is that the disability must be incurred as a result of armed conflict."
Just trying to figure out what to expect since PEBLO and SMEBC both seem to say I will only get the 3 year payout, but the sources I've been reading are very conflicting from their answers.
Thank you for any help in answering this!
Just sent in my response for the MEB findings. In the Narsum they only approved me unfit for my right shoulder (20% VA rating prior to MEB) so far, but I plan on doing a rebuttal for MH at the PEB level so I have time to gain letters/evidence to support my case and get a medical retirement instead of discharge. If my rebuttal does nothing and my shoulder comes back unfit at 20% I will be eligible for the severance pay, but I keep seeing conflicting wording on how they calculate the pay. I currently have 3 eligible years for the calculation, but my injury has an LOD from deployment in a combat zone so I am wondering if I meet requirements for the 6 year minimum for the severance pay. It was not a "combat-related injury" but "Incurred in line of duty in a combat zone". Anyone have insight if I get 3 or the 6 year payout?
From DFAS:
"Disability severance pay is a one-time lump sum payment. The amount equals 2 months of basic pay for each year of service which includes active service and inactive duty points, but the total service years cannot exceed 19 years. Additionally, the minimum number of years required for computation purposes is six years for a disability incurred in the line of duty in a combat zone, or 3 years in the case of any other member. Prior to January 28, 2008, a maximum of 12 years and minimum of three years creditable service was used."
From Myarmybenefits:
"To qualify for the minimum six years, the disability must be incurred in line of duty in a combat zone as designated by the Secretary of Defense OR incurred during the performance of duty in combat-related operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense. DoD policy for the "combat related operations" determination is that the disability must be incurred as a result of armed conflict."
Just trying to figure out what to expect since PEBLO and SMEBC both seem to say I will only get the 3 year payout, but the sources I've been reading are very conflicting from their answers.
Thank you for any help in answering this!
