After being medically retired, how long does it take before receiving your first VA disability pay?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:30:34 -0400

Response by SGT Elizabeth Elliott made Oct 2 at 2017 7:47 PM

SGT Elizabeth Elliott — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:47:41 -0400

Ive been medically retired for about a year
It took about 9 months. Contact your state representive. It speeds things up

Response by GySgt Melissa Gravila made Oct 3 at 2017 6:49 AM

GySgt Melissa Gravila — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:49:49 -0400

After I got out of the U.S.M.C. I had so many issues dealing with the VA (even though I was medically discharged). What finally got the ball REALLY rolling for me was becoming a lifetime D.A.V. member. All of a sudden, I got the back pay I was owed.(over 50k)
S/F

Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Oct 3 at 2017 11:23 PM

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 23:23:25 -0400

Depending on your particular case scenario will be how you receive VA pay. We're you medically retired from active duty? If so did you receive severance pay? We're you medical boarded off active duty? Did you file a claim for service connection and receive 100%?

Contact your local county veterans service officer for assistance - this person is employed by local government, call your county commissioners office, contact any veterans service organization for assistance, I'm DAV so I am partial :0)