CRSC I versus CRSC II
The addition of CRSC II has not completely eliminated CRSC I. The following describes the preliminary eligibility requirements for both CRSC I and CRSC II.
CRSC I and CRSC II Eligibility Chart
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Eligibility Requirements
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CRSC I
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CRSC II
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Minimum VA Disability Rating |
60%
or
10% with a Purple Heart
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10% |
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Length of Service |
Active Duty
20 Years Active Duty |
Reservist
7200 Reserve Points |
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Active Duty
20 Years Active Duty |
Reservist
20 year Letter and Age 60 |
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Currently Receiving |
VA Compensation and Retirement Pay
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VA Compensation and Retirement Pay |
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Eligibility Date |
Retroactive to 1 June 2003 |
Retroactive to 1 Jan 2004 |
CRSC I and CRSC II Payment Chart
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Payment
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CRSC I
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CRSC II
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CRSC Payment |
Single Rate: Deposited concurrently with standard retired military pay |
With Dependent Rate: Deposited concurrently with standard retired military pay |
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Payment Retroactivity |
Retroactive to 1 June 2003
or
Date fully eligible for CRSC I
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Retroactive to 1 January 2004
or
Date fully eligible for CRSC II
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CRSC I
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Retired with at least 20 years of Active Duty or 7200 Reserve Service Points.
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Have a VA disability rating of 60-100% or 10% associated with a Purple Heart.
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Drawing retirement pay.
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Receiving VA disability pay.
Those who meet all of these CRSC I requirements are eligible to receive payment retroactive to 1 June 2003 or the date they are fully eligible.
CRSC II
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Retired with at least 20 years of Active Duty or a 20-year Retirement Letter and is at least age 60.
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Have a VA disability rating of 10% or higher.
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Drawing retirement pay.
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Receiving VA disability pay.
Those who meet all of these CRSC II requirements are eligible to receive payment retroactive to 1 January 2004 or the date they are fully eligible.
Please note:
For those who did not retire as Reservists the 20-year requirement must be Active Military Service for both CRSC I and CRSC II. Civil/Federal Service cannot be combined to satisfy the 20-year minimum.
CRSC is for military retirees only. Widows/ widowers of military spouses or other family members are not eligible to receive this compensation.
Eligibility Determination
Claimants who meet all of the eligibility requirements for either CRSC I or CRSC II will be further considered for combat analysis of their injuries.
Claimants who do not meet all of the eligibility requirements for either CRSC I or CRSC II will be sent written confirmation of their ineligibility and have the opportunity to be reconsidered if additional supporting documentation is provided. For information on how to request reconsideration, click here.
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