after 3 1/2 months the VA finally completed my ratings, according to AFPC I'll have my package next week to be briefed. 40% af & 80 va. Question... How soon can I apply for IU? I must wait until my retirement date or can I apply as early as next week... Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Pretty good pace so far...
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You have to wait until you have your final ratings, your proposed rating are not final until they officially complete your claim which wont be until 1-3 months after you retire, theres a chance when they review your proposed ratings after you officially retire that they give you a higher rating
Update 9 Feb 2013:
Official MEB breifing: 8 May 2012
VA Rep meeting: 10 May 2012
VA C&P appts complete: 6 June 2012
VA narrative received by PCM/NARSUM started: 18 June 2012
NARSUM complete, revisions requested: 2 July 2012
Revised NARSUM complete, MEB package signed: 3 July 2012
MEB package sent to IPEB: 5 July 2012
Package received by IPEB: 12 July 2012
Package checked in to board: 16 July 2012
Package sent from PEB to VA: 4 Sept 2012
Package in process for proposed ratings and generating answer to PEB: 6 Sept 2012
Proposed ratings in, 100% P&T: 04 Oct 2012
PEBLO called today, MEB results back 100% P&T VA, 100% PDRL DoD: 9 Oct 2012
Met with PEBLO/VA MSC to get form 356 (199)/VA ratings pkg brief, 10 day window to concur or appeal started: 10 Oct 12
Signed 356 (199) today: 15 Oct 12
Received orders today, retirement date 28 Jan 13: 22 Oct 12
Final out: 16 Nov 12
Retirement ceremony: 19 Nov 12
Final day in the AF: 28 Jan 13
Retired: 29 Jan 13
----------POST RETIREMENT----------------
Received DD 214 from Wounded Warrior rep: 30 Jan 13
Sent CRSC package off to attorneys in Washington D.C.: 30 Jan 13
VA finalized ratings complete - Ebenefits states notification sent: 8 Feb 2013
Pretty quick finalization of VA ratings...took 10 days vs the standard 1.5-2 months post retirement.
usafaviator- I see on the CRSC form that they want PEB (MEB-PEB) results and/or summaries. Do know what exactly they want? The 3947 and 199, or NARSUM? Thanks!!!!!
Physical Evaluation Board (MEB-PEB) results and/or summaries.
I sent my package to NVLSP for review. Hopefully they will accept my case and push forward with it. They requested that I send in my 214, copy of PEB results (356 for AF) and copy of VA ratings results. There was some additional paperwork to fill out, the typical records release, etc. I don't really know exactly what the CRSC board requests, but this is everything that was requested by the attorney at NVLSP- from what I understand, they will let me know if anything else is required,
THANKS!!!
Update 5 March 2013:
Official MEB breifing: 8 May 2012
VA Rep meeting: 10 May 2012
VA C&P appts complete: 6 June 2012
VA narrative received by PCM/NARSUM started: 18 June 2012
NARSUM complete, revisions requested: 2 July 2012
Revised NARSUM complete, MEB package signed: 3 July 2012
MEB package sent to IPEB: 5 July 2012
Package received by IPEB: 12 July 2012
Package checked in to board: 16 July 2012
Package sent from PEB to VA: 4 Sept 2012
Package in process for proposed ratings and generating answer to PEB: 6 Sept 2012
Proposed ratings in, 100% P&T: 04 Oct 2012
PEBLO called today, MEB results back 100% P&T VA, 100% PDRL DoD: 9 Oct 2012
Met with PEBLO/VA MSC to get form 356 (199)/VA ratings pkg brief, 10 day window to concur or appeal started: 10 Oct 12
Signed 356 (199) today: 15 Oct 12
Received orders today, retirement date 28 Jan 13: 22 Oct 12
Final out: 16 Nov 12
Retirement ceremony: 19 Nov 12
Final day in the AF: 28 Jan 13
Retired: 29 Jan 13
----------POST RETIREMENT----------------
Received DD 214 from Wounded Warrior rep: 30 Jan 13
Sent CRSC package off to attorneys in Washington D.C.: 30 Jan 13
VA finalized ratings complete - Ebenefits states notification sent: 8 Feb 2013
VA closed old claim/opened new: 10 Feb 13
VA Ebenefits in pending decision- VA MSC said should finalize within 1 month: 15 Feb 13
First DoD retirement check deposited into my account: 5 March 13
At least the DoD pay is flowing. Now, just have to wait for the VA for the non-taxable offset.
Update 24 March 2013:
Official MEB breifing: 8 May 2012
VA Rep meeting: 10 May 2012
VA C&P appts complete: 6 June 2012
VA narrative received by PCM/NARSUM started: 18 June 2012
NARSUM complete, revisions requested: 2 July 2012
Revised NARSUM complete, MEB package signed: 3 July 2012
MEB package sent to IPEB: 5 July 2012
Package received by IPEB: 12 July 2012
Package checked in to board: 16 July 2012
Package sent from PEB to VA: 4 Sept 2012
Package in process for proposed ratings and generating answer to PEB: 6 Sept 2012
Proposed ratings in, 100% P&T: 04 Oct 2012
PEBLO called today, MEB results back 100% P&T VA, 100% PDRL DoD: 9 Oct 2012
Met with PEBLO/VA MSC to get form 356 (199)/VA ratings pkg brief, 10 day window to concur or appeal started: 10 Oct 12
Signed 356 (199) today: 15 Oct 12
Received orders today, retirement date 28 Jan 13: 22 Oct 12
Final out: 16 Nov 12
Retirement ceremony: 19 Nov 12
Final day in the AF: 28 Jan 13
Retired: 29 Jan 13
----------POST RETIREMENT----------------
Received DD 214 from Wounded Warrior rep: 30 Jan 13
Sent CRSC package off to attorneys in Washington D.C.: 30 Jan 13
VA finalized ratings complete - Ebenefits states notification sent: 8 Feb 2013
VA closed old claim/opened new: 10 Feb 13
VA Ebenefits in pending decision- VA MSC said should finalize within 1 month: 15 Feb 13
First DoD retirement check deposited into my account: 5 March 13
Finalized VA claim changed to Pending Decision Approval in Ebenefits: 22 March
VA states that my claim is scheduled to be finalized/complete between 4/2/2013 and 5/3/2013...for anybody following and trying to plan their financials post retirement, that means that (if they stay true to their estimate), my VA pay will not have started until 2-3 months post retirement.
Also, in regards to utilizing NVLSP for pro bono representation to file and represent me for the CRSC board...they have told me that they have ordered all required documents, etc. and that it could be 8 months to a year before they can even tell me if they will accept my case- what a load of bs. I forwarded my package to my Wounded Warrior rep in San Antonio for review and will be submitting the package myself. Pretty disappointed with NVLSP, but I guess you get what you pay for- and all the while they act like they are doing you such a big favor and you should bow down and kiss their ring....not gonna happen with me.
I'll climb off my soapbox now...
I'll climb off my soapbox now...
My DoD pay started on time...my last check from the AF was on 1 Feb 13, and my first DoD retirement check was on/about 1 Mar 13. DoD retirement pay is the full amount on/about the 1st of the month- unlike how we are used to having pay split up on the 1st and 15th while active duty.
Now if it states on your discharge message and your retirement orders that your disability is combat-related will they tax it? I still can't find clear and concise information on that.
I believe that you have to wait for your final VA ratings and then apply for CRSC for this to happen (not sure though).
But my rating for DoD is finalized.
Your VA ratings are only proposed until you seperate/retire. Then your IDES claim is closed and a new VA claim is opened to finalize your proposed ratings. They have to wait until you are a veteran until they can accomplish that. The VA finalized ratings are what needs to be submitted (along with a copy of the PEB results and a few other docs) in order to file for CRSC. CRSC can only be filed for post-sep/retirement and you must have a finalized version of your VA ratings- which is why is typically takes a sm a while to apply after they leave the service.
Still waiting on mine, I retired 28 January 13.
Still waiting on mine, I retired 28 January 13.
Update 24 March 2013:Official MEB breifing: 8 May 2012VA Rep meeting: 10 May 2012VA C&P appts complete: 6 June 2012VA narrative received by PCM/NARSUM started: 18 June 2012NARSUM complete, revisions requested: 2 July 2012Revised NARSUM complete, MEB package signed: 3 July 2012MEB package sent to IPEB: 5 July 2012Package received by IPEB: 12 July 2012Package checked in to board: 16 July 2012Package sent from PEB to VA: 4 Sept 2012Package in process for proposed ratings and generating answer to PEB: 6 Sept 2012Proposed ratings in, 100% P&T: 04 Oct 2012PEBLO called today, MEB results back 100% P&T VA, 100% PDRL DoD: 9 Oct 2012Met with PEBLO/VA MSC to get form 356 (199)/VA ratings pkg brief, 10 day window to concur or appeal started: 10 Oct 12Signed 356 (199) today: 15 Oct 12Received orders today, retirement date 28 Jan 13: 22 Oct 12Final out: 16 Nov 12Retirement ceremony: 19 Nov 12Final day in the AF: 28 Jan 13Retired: 29 Jan 13----------POST RETIREMENT----------------Received DD 214 from Wounded Warrior rep: 30 Jan 13Sent CRSC package off to attorneys in Washington D.C.: 30 Jan 13VA finalized ratings complete - Ebenefits states notification sent: 8 Feb 2013VA closed old claim/opened new: 10 Feb 13VA Ebenefits in pending decision- VA MSC said should finalize within 1 month: 15 Feb 13First DoD retirement check deposited into my account: 5 March 13Finalized VA claim changed to Pending Decision Approval in Ebenefits: 22 MarchVA states that my claim is scheduled to be finalized/complete between 4/2/2013 and 5/3/2013...for anybody following and trying to plan their financials post retirement, that means that (if they stay true to their estimate), my VA pay will not have started until 2-3 months post retirement.Also, in regards to utilizing NVLSP for pro bono representation to file and represent me for the CRSC board...they have told me that they have ordered all required documents, etc. and that it could be 8 months to a year before they can even tell me if they will accept my case- what a load of bs. I forwarded my package to my Wounded Warrior rep in San Antonio for review and will be submitting the package myself. Pretty disappointed with NVLSP, but I guess you get what you pay for- and all the while they act like they are doing you such a big favor and you should bow down and kiss their ring....not gonna happen with me.
Good update in reference to "post retirement" activity; thanks!
Best Wishes!
Unfortunately not being able to recall the sourcing document, a response to your inquiry is "retired pay can be non-taxable if the retirement paperwork submitted to DFAS states that the disability is a direct result of a combat-related injury."
Moreover, "Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) is normally taxable, unless retired pay is non-taxable. If that is the case, CRDP is also non-taxable."
Best Wishes!
I understand CRSC and waiting for finalized ratings, however, your dod kicks in right away. Did it state on your retirement orders or discharge message it was a result of combat? Warrior, CRDP doesn't apply to me because I'm less than 20
Understood, thus I am not at the transition point stage; still awaiting DoD/DoVA ratings.
In retrospect, upon entering the DoD IDES MEB/PEB process, I started my research and came upon that reference for historical purposes.
Best Wishes!
Update 29 March 2013:
Official MEB breifing: 8 May 2012
VA Rep meeting: 10 May 2012
VA C&P appts complete: 6 June 2012
VA narrative received by PCM/NARSUM started: 18 June 2012
NARSUM complete, revisions requested: 2 July 2012
Revised NARSUM complete, MEB package signed: 3 July 2012
MEB package sent to IPEB: 5 July 2012
Package received by IPEB: 12 July 2012
Package checked in to board: 16 July 2012
Package sent from PEB to VA: 4 Sept 2012
Package in process for proposed ratings and generating answer to PEB: 6 Sept 2012
Proposed ratings in, 100% P&T: 04 Oct 2012
PEBLO called today, MEB results back 100% P&T VA, 100% PDRL DoD: 9 Oct 2012
Met with PEBLO/VA MSC to get form 356 (199)/VA ratings pkg brief, 10 day window to concur or appeal started: 10 Oct 12
Signed 356 (199) today: 15 Oct 12
Received orders today, retirement date 28 Jan 13: 22 Oct 12
Final out: 16 Nov 12
Retirement ceremony: 19 Nov 12
Final day in the AF: 28 Jan 13
Retired: 29 Jan 13
----------POST RETIREMENT----------------
Received DD 214 from Wounded Warrior rep: 30 Jan 13
Sent CRSC package off to attorneys in Washington D.C.: 30 Jan 13
VA finalized ratings complete - Ebenefits states notification sent: 8 Feb 2013
VA closed old claim/opened new: 10 Feb 13
VA Ebenefits in pending decision- VA MSC said should finalize within 1 month: 15 Feb 13
First DoD retirement check deposited into my account: 5 March 13
Finalized VA claim changed to Pending Decision Approval in Ebenefits: 22 March
Ebenefits changed to Notification Phase: 28 March
Well, Ebenefits changed to notification phase yesterday- they estimate 5 April for phase completion and 5 April-5 May for total claim completion.
On a side note, this marks my 1000th post...I need to stop talking so much!
Update 29 March 2013:Official MEB breifing: 8 May 2012VA Rep meeting: 10 May 2012VA C&P appts complete: 6 June 2012VA narrative received by PCM/NARSUM started: 18 June 2012NARSUM complete, revisions requested: 2 July 2012Revised NARSUM complete, MEB package signed: 3 July 2012MEB package sent to IPEB: 5 July 2012Package received by IPEB: 12 July 2012Package checked in to board: 16 July 2012Package sent from PEB to VA: 4 Sept 2012Package in process for proposed ratings and generating answer to PEB: 6 Sept 2012Proposed ratings in, 100% P&T: 04 Oct 2012PEBLO called today, MEB results back 100% P&T VA, 100% PDRL DoD: 9 Oct 2012Met with PEBLO/VA MSC to get form 356 (199)/VA ratings pkg brief, 10 day window to concur or appeal started: 10 Oct 12Signed 356 (199) today: 15 Oct 12Received orders today, retirement date 28 Jan 13: 22 Oct 12Final out: 16 Nov 12Retirement ceremony: 19 Nov 12Final day in the AF: 28 Jan 13Retired: 29 Jan 13----------POST RETIREMENT----------------Received DD 214 from Wounded Warrior rep: 30 Jan 13Sent CRSC package off to attorneys in Washington D.C.: 30 Jan 13VA finalized ratings complete - Ebenefits states notification sent: 8 Feb 2013VA closed old claim/opened new: 10 Feb 13VA Ebenefits in pending decision- VA MSC said should finalize within 1 month: 15 Feb 13First DoD retirement check deposited into my account: 5 March 13Finalized VA claim changed to Pending Decision Approval in Ebenefits: 22 MarchEbenefits changed to Notification Phase: 28 MarchWell, Ebenefits changed to notification phase yesterday- they estimate 5 April for phase completion and 5 April-5 May for total claim completion.On a side note, this marks my 1000th post...I need to stop talking so much!
Your update is well appreciated!
Thus, congratulations on your "1000th post" milestone; it's time for a vacation!
Best Wishes!