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Combat Related Special Compensation Simply put Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) allows certain military retirees to receive both their military retirement pay and VA Disability Compensation. This means that qualified military retirees with 20 or more years of service that have a "combat related" VA-rated disability no longer have their military retirement pay reduced by the amount of their VA disability compensation. The following is a summary of Combat-Related Special Compensation: a.. 2008 CRSC Update b.. Combat-Related Special Compensation Eligibility c.. The Value of the CRSC Benefit d.. The Application Process 2008 Update: The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law on January 29, 2008, includes changes to Chapter 61 retiree eligibility, a new component for (CRSC). This legislation expands eligibility to medical retirees with less than 20 years of service, effective January 1, 2008. Medically retired veterans must still provide documentation that shows a causal link between a current VA disability and a combat related event. CRSC Eligibility Combat Related Special Compensation eligibility includes disabilities incurred as a direct result of: a.. Armed Conflict (gunshot wounds, purple heart, etc) b.. Training that Simulates War (Exercises, field training, etc) c.. Hazardous Duty (flight, diving, parachute duty) d.. An Instrumentality of War (combat vehicles, weapons, agent orange, etc) The following are the current CRSC eligibility requirements: a.. Retirees must apply to their respective branch of service to be approved for CRSC. b.. Retirees must be in receipt of VA compensation. c.. Retirees must be in receipt of military retired pay. d.. Retirees must have an approved combat-related VA disability rating of 10% or greater. e.. Retirees from active-duty must have 20 years of active service. f.. *Chapter 61 Medical Retirees with less than 20 years. g.. Retired reservists must have 20 years of qualifying service (supported by documentation from the applicable branch of service such as a 20-year letter, retirement orders or a statement of service) in order to be eligible. Please note that qualified reservists will not receive CRSC until they begin to receive retired pay at age 60. *CRSC Updates: The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law on January 28, 2008. It expanded the eligibility of CRSC to include anyone recieving military retired pay. This includes: Medical Chapter 61, Temporary Early Retirement Act (TERA) and Temporary Disabled Retirement List (TDRL) retirees. These new eligible components for CRSC went into effect January 1, 2008. Medical and TERA retirees must still provide documentation that shows a causal link between a current VA disability and a combat related event. Learn more at DFAS. Back to Top The Value of the CRSC Benefit: DFAS pays CRSC based on the combined disability rating of combat-related disabilities as determined by your branch of service. Additionally, only combat-related disabilities for which you actually receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation will be considered. DFAS recently posted new information regarding changes associated with the National Defense Act of 2008. Visit the DFAS website to learn more. Use the following formula to obtain your combined VA rating of multiple combat-related disabilities: (1) Subtract each disability percent from 100% to obtain the remaining efficiencies. (2) Multiply the remaining efficiencies together. (3) Subtract the result from 100%. (4) Round to the nearest 10%, round up for 5% or above. Example: Using three disabilities of 50%, 40% and 30% … (1) [100 - 50 = 50%] / [100 - 40 = 60%] / [100 - 30 = 70%] (2) 50% x 60% x 70% = 21% (3) 100% - 21% = 79% (4) 79% rounds up to an 80% combined disability The CRSC Application Process: To receive Combat Related Special Compensation you must submit your application (DD form 2860), through your parent military service branch. Each service branch has the authority to determine your eligibility. For more information on how to apply contact your parent military service branch: a.. ARMY: Department of the Army U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, Virginia 22332-0470 Toll-free: 1-866-281-3254 Hours: 8am - 8pm EST E-mail your questions to: CRSC.info@us.army.mil Or visit: http://www.crsc.army.mil a.. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS: Department of Navy Naval Council of Personnel Boards Combat-Related Special Compensation Branch 720 Kennon Street S.E., Suite 309 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023 Toll free 1-877-366-2772 Or visit the Navy CRSC Review Board website. a.. AIR FORCE: United States Air Force Personnel Center Disability Division (CRSC) 550 C Street West, Suite 6 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4708 (Toll Free 1-800-616-3775) Fax: 1-210-565-1101 E-Mail: afpc.dppdc.afcrsc@randolph.af.mil Or visit the Air Force CRSC website a.. COAST GUARD: Commander (adm-1-CRSC) U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Command 4200 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22203 Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the new Concurrent Receipt and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) laws. I received a phone call from my squad leader Jack Giltinan over the week-end. He informed me that his is apply for the CRSC benefits. It is a new law. He was retired from the army (during 1970) after he was ruled 100% disabled. If any soldier had a 100% disability during their 2-3 years of active duty, they can apply for this new CRSC benefits. |