Med-board questoin

cjhalbrooks · 11-21-2013, 11:20 AM

Okay guys i have a question for anyone that can help. I am starting my Med-Board for my knees. Has anyone gone through this recently or has solid advice for me. They have moved up the time length to 6-7 months. I am kind of freaking out and need someone who can help. Thanks guys

Devanmc · 11-21-2013, 11:31 AM

I got med-boarded in 2011 for my hip. what exactly do you want to know?

Key thing to do is read over everything before you sign it and if you can have a non-military lawyer look it over too.

cjhalbrooks · 11-21-2013, 01:13 PM

One of my questions is can i get paid by the VA and the Army at the same time when i get out.

Question 2- Should i take the allotment or monthly payments

Devanmc · 11-21-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

One of my questions is can i get paid by the VA and the Army at the same time when i get out.

Question 2- Should i take the allotment or monthly payments

1- Yes, the pay is separate. Your army pay is more a seperation/severance pay, the VA is disability.

2, I took the lump sum. That part is up to you, it really still gets taxed the same. There is still a payment schedule for the lump sum.

Devanmc · 11-21-2013, 05:30 PM

Though I guess It would be different if you are going to be 30%+ and retired out. but I think it is still the same. Just no lump sum, you get monthly. I think. I wasnt in for a very long time, so it might be different, if you were in for a long time. What i am trying to get across is that I am not sure over 30%. I got 10%, though it should have been 20%, not that it would have changed my benefits.

11-21-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Med-board questoin Okay guys i have a question for anyone that can help. I am starting my Med-Board for my knees. Has anyone gone through this recently or has solid advice for me. They have moved up the time length to 6-7 months. I am kind of freaking out and need someone who can help. Thanks guys __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

11-21-2013, 11:31 AM	#2
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Med-board questoin I got med-boarded in 2011 for my hip. what exactly do you want to know? Key thing to do is read over everything before you sign it and if you can have a non-military lawyer look it over too. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-21-2013, 01:13 PM	#3
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Med-board questoin One of my questions is can i get paid by the VA and the Army at the same time when i get out. Question 2- Should i take the allotment or monthly payments __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

11-21-2013, 05:30 PM	#5
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Med-board questoin Though I guess It would be different if you are going to be 30%+ and retired out. but I think it is still the same. Just no lump sum, you get monthly. I think. I wasnt in for a very long time, so it might be different, if you were in for a long time. What i am trying to get across is that I am not sure over 30%. I got 10%, though it should have been 20%, not that it would have changed my benefits. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best