If I get a disability rating above a certain percentage, does this make me ineligible to remain in the IRR?

SPC Jonathan Thomas — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:01:25 -0500

I've been googling around because I was curious if I get a Disability rating above a certain percentage does this make me non-eligible to remain in the IRR? and if so should I notify my IRR Group?

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jan 31 at 2022 4:18 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:18:21 -0500

IRR may still activate you but in keeping with your VA injuries.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 1 at 2022 5:56 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:56:51 -0500

You can go back into the Select Reserve as long as your disability can be waivered or doesn't effect your performance. The only catch to that is that you can't get paid for both for the same day. It won't effect your status in the IRR at all.

Response by SGT Jonathan Persons made Feb 1 at 2022 9:35 PM

SGT Jonathan Persons — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:35:24 -0500

As others have said, it depends on the type of disability.
I have a 30% rating for two different items, and one of them legitimately affects my ability to perform my duties and the other one is just an annoyance.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2022 10:04 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:04:50 -0500

I know drilling reservists who are rated 100% by the VA. I was mobilized at 60% VA and CRC said they had mobilized Soldiers with 100% VA.

Response by Carley Shaffer made Mar 21 at 2024 9:42 PM

Carley Shaffer — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:42:42 -0400

From what I've gathered through my own experience and chatting with others in similar situations, having a disability rating above a certain percentage doesn't necessarily mean you're automatically ineligible to remain in the IRR. However, it's crucial to keep your IRR Group in the loop about any changes in your status. I found that being open and transparent with them helped alleviate any concerns and ensured that I was following the right steps.
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Response by SP5 John Hien made Mar 27 at 2024 7:00 PM

SP5 John Hien — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:00:36 -0400

I think it depends on the disability and whether or not you can perform your duties. You can ask the VA and/or your commanding officer.

Response by COL John B made Mar 27 at 2024 9:01 PM

COL John B — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:01:30 -0400

this is incorrect info, I was a member of the IRR, received papers to report for active duty and deployment, three days letter a telephone call from DOD asking me what was going on I said nothing that has not been happening with me for the many years with IRR no problems,, a week later I received my Honorable Discharge Papers. this does not agree with your comments about staying in

Response by Sgt Michael Valgos made Mar 28 at 2024 1:07 AM

Sgt Michael Valgos — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:07:16 -0400

I don't think that you can remain on any active lists and I mean even the ready reserve You are are not fit for duty that's why you get paid for your disability When you start receiving money from the VA It is called Veterans and not active duty So my answer obviously is no you are not qualified