Question about VA pay vs DOD retirement pay

[Donniebrasco956]

I was just recently medically retired and am wondering if and how I’m supposed to opt into VA pay verses DOD pay?

My VA pay would be considerably higher. I don’t remember being told or having the option to choose between the two.

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

 

[RonG]

I was just recently medically retired and am wondering if and how I’m supposed to opt into VA pay verses DOD pay?

My VA pay would be considerably higher. I don’t remember being told or having the option to choose between the two.

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

The form/application you signed to receive VA compensation was your agreement to waive retired pay dollar for dollar in the amount of your VA compensation.

I have never seen one case where declining VA compensation was the best choice EVEN when the retired pay is higher.
You get to keep the retired pay in excess of the VA amount, plus the VA compensation.

Ron