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They do take the VA off the total amount of the retired pay. When you get it. say you get 500 va and 2000 retired, you only get 1500 retired. Trust me I looked into it and there is nothing on your pay statements on it. Just amount of VA pay when you apply for retirement. Screwed me up planning I thought I would get full ret and the va, but NOOOOOOO!
 
dukeboy_318 said:
Im halfway thru year 18. No idea what percentage but they’re thinking at least 30 for the knee alone, if they connect the others , could end up around 50-70
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And you might also qualify for a 50-70% VA disability payment also. At that % all your prescriptions would be paid for.
 
halifaxhops said:
They do take the VA off the total amount of the retired pay. When you get it. say you get 500 va and 2000 retired, you only get 1500 retired. Trust me I looked into it and there is nothing on your pay statements on it. Just amount of VA pay when you apply for retirement. Screwed me up planning I thought I would get full ret and the va, but NOOOOOOO!
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Well I Cheryl and I get both VA money and military retirement and there is NO reduction. It changed in 2014.
 
ZMan67S said:
You have 18 good years, right?? If so, that can't do anything because you are in "sanctuary status"
If they are taking you to a MEB board, you are entitled to a JAG to represent you and I's advice you to get one. They do these all the time.
At the same time, you should go apply for the VA disability that I've suggested you do in the past.
Hope it all works out.
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Thanks looks like it’s time to get off my *** and get this going
 
ZMan67S said:
For an MEB they are provided, and they are of no cost to you. They can also be you appeal process if you are not happy with the results.
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Noted thanks!! So would you go ahead and file with the VA first or wait for their move first
 
ZMan67S said:
And you might also qualify for a 50-70% VA disability payment also. At that % all your prescriptions would be paid for.
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Now all of mine are paid for service related. %50 is the magic number for dental. I do ge vision and anything service related like hearing aids.
 
dukeboy_318 said:
Noted thanks!! So would you go ahead and file with the VA first or wait for their move first
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File now your effective date is from the date you file. My first VA disability claim took two years for approval. I was back paid, and time credited to the day I applied. You can drill and collect a VA disability at the same time. My wife did it for several years.
 
ZMan67S said:
File now your effective date is from the date you file. My first VA disability claim took two years for approval. I was back paid, and time credited to the day I applied. You can drill and collect a VA disability at the same time. My wife did it for several years.
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Thanks . Been trying to get a hold of a VA rep, that’s been a no go so far. I finally joined the Legion so I’m gonna start working that thru them
 
ZMan67S said:
You retire at the federal level states have nothing to do with it other than confirming your retirement points and years of service.
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Sounds like hoppy needs a lawyer too
 
Morning fellers. Hope you get things worked out. Sounds like you are on the right track.
 
Chris (not Willie) I would seriously listen to Craig on this. The time to start execution of your plan is now not next year. The VA is like any other Federal machine. If you are patient and grind thru the gears in the correct sequence the outcome is always delayed but generally correct.
 
took me three years to get a claim in and approved, they will deny them also then you appeal.
 
Google it but in a nutshell, VA provides health care whereas VBA supports disable vets with job training and financial support.
 
Sublime one said:
Chris (not Willie) I would seriously listen to Craig on this. The time to start execution of your plan is now not next year. The VA is like any other Federal machine. If you are patient and grind thru the gears in the correct sequence the outcome is always delayed but generally correct.
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Definitely going too.
halifaxhops said:
took me three years to get a claim in and approved, they will deny them also then you appeal.
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Ouch
 
So good news, starting my new job tomorrow. Anxious and excited.
 
halifaxhops said:
took me three years to get a claim in and approved, they will deny them also then you appeal.
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I've heard the VA claims regional offices have hired more processors and streamlined in an effort to make the claim process quicker.
 
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