After leaving AD in October for the NG, can I change over to IRR if I haven't received my bonus and I now know my VA rating?

2020-04-16T16:25:26-04:00

I left active duty back in October and signed a 6 year guard contract with a $20k bonus. Its been 6 months no bonus and i recently got my letter from the VA back stating i got 100% VA disability due to messing up my back and knee on a previous deployment. My question is can I change over to IRR now since i still have received no bonus and now know my VA rating?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 16 at 2020 5:38 PM

2020-04-16T17:38:12-04:00

As for the bonus they cannot issue it until you transition. Getting out of your contract should be relatively simple. Contact the sane office you transitioned with and provide a copy of your Disability.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2020 6:14 PM

2020-04-16T18:14:22-04:00

Not sure now but I did from TPU reserves to IRR for the same reason back in 1997 after not getting promised and contracted bonus.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2020 9:55 AM

2020-04-17T09:55:05-04:00

You can still serve in the guard with a VA rating, they just don't pay you your VA pension for the days you are drilling or at AT. If you think your physical condition is such that you can't continue service you should look into a med board.

Response by SPC Scott Currens made May 2 at 2020 9:03 AM

2020-05-02T09:03:10-04:00

there are different types of 100% ratings. One way you can be considered employable, the other is you are considered unemployable. With that in mind if you are considered employable you have to waive your VA compensation in order to serve, and most units will not take anyone with above a 30% rating.