Time to welcome a new Moderator to the Team- Bjenk!

[Jason Perry]

It has been a great pleasure to share knowledge and to have a place for folks to share their experiences with others. But, honestly, most of the heavy lifting and guidance comes from those who post, come back, offer guidance and continue to serve their brothers and sisters in arms. This forum's real secret sauce and lifeblood is the community and the moderators who volunteer to share their input. So, I am very happy to welcome another Moderator to the team- bjenk!He is a retired Army LTC who served as a Field Artillery Officer (13A). Good judgment, great service, and a desire to help are the hallmarks of who we need on our team and he fits the bill perfectly.

Please join me in welcoming @bjenk to the Team!

 

[RonG]

Hello @bjenk ,

Glad to have you as a member of our team.

Ron

 

[bjenk]

I want to thank you both and the rest of the PEB Forum family. I have learned so much from everyone on this site. I will continue to give Service members, Veterans, and dependents the best advice to achieve maximum results. Thank you all for your service!

 

[seaairmariner]

Glad to see guys with your quality here, Sir

 

[katorobi@83]

Hello @bjenk ,

Glad to have you as a member of our team.

Ron

Can I ask you question

I waive VA Disability to receive chapter 61
I receive 999 for CRSC
I receive 3900 CH 61

A retiree calculator shows I will be eligible for 1271 National Guard retirement at age of 60 with 3000 points
At that point would I have to use CRDP and give up some money dollar for dollar

My status is divorced and ex spouse is not entitled. Is she entitled to National Guard retirement when I reach age 60. Can you advise. Do I get a choice and stay with CRSC?

Will DFAS notify me to apply or do I apply for retirement. Will DFAS let me choose what benefits me the best financially?

I appreciate any help and guidance

 

[bjenk]

Don't take anything for granted. Last month, I assisted a 75 year old retiree get his retirement started. DFAS and HRC told him he is limited to 6 years of retroactive pay because he didn't apply at 60. He was medically retired in 2005 so I am not sure why his retirement didn't begin in 2005 with the offset with VA disability. For your case, contact retirement services and make sure your retirement is ready to go for CRDP at 60. Also, please double check your retirement points. I do not have confidence in the reserves and NG calculations for retirement. Do your homework.