How can I have my retirement discharge corrected/ updated?

2022-11-17T16:30:13-05:00

I just recently retired from the Navy Reserves. I was under the impression that I was going be receiving a medical/ disability retirement but upon contacting DEERS I was informed that I received a traditional retirement. I’m trying to see who I can contact to correct this issue. I’ve tried my last COC they claim they have reached out to try to have this resolved but I have yet to see any forward action. So if anybody can point me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated

Response by COL Randall C. made Nov 17 at 2022 4:35 PM

2022-11-17T16:35:55-05:00

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member did you go through the IDES (Integrated Disability Evaluation System) process and were granted a disability rating by the Navy? If so and you were incorrectly characterized on your rating, then you will have to go through a Discharge Review Board.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2022 5:21 PM

2022-11-17T17:21:59-05:00

I have actually never heard of this. I am not even sure that you can. The Discharge Review Board really only look at the character and not the type of discharge. I am a bit lost how you were not tracking this.

The only way to get a medical retirement is if you were not medically fit to serve. It appears that you might have been injured but were not getting treatment for a disability. If you don't mind saying what is the service connected disability you have? Is this disability service connected?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 17 at 2022 11:26 PM

2022-11-17T23:26:56-05:00

Did you go through the full MEB/IDES?

Sounds like you didn’t if you werent positive of your discharge type/status.

I have serious doubts that you will successfully be able to go through a Med Board after the fact. What you described isn’t how med boards work

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2022 12:44 AM

2022-11-18T00:44:29-05:00

You are not eligible for a medical discharge if you are retirement eligible. A medical discharge is a separation that does not receive retirement. A medical retirement is a separate retirement for people not eligible for a 20 year retirement.

You don't want a medical discharge or a medical retirement. You are eligible for both your regular retirement and disability pay because you are retired. If you were medically separated, you'd get no retirement. If you were medically retired, you would get your disability or regular retirement

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 18 at 2022 7:17 AM

2022-11-18T07:17:46-05:00

If you retired you retired. If you were looking for medical retirement that requires a whole other process. What I believe you should be looking into (if your issues warrant) is to submit for VA disability of sone level.

Your records will need to reflect your issues and how they tied to your military Duties.

Response by SMSgt Bob Wilson made Dec 8 at 2022 5:30 PM

2022-12-08T17:30:57-05:00

CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVE!!!! Stop screwing around. Get you documentation in order, copy it and make an appointment with your Representative's Military Liaison. NO DOCUMENTATION, NO CASE.

PS I received my VA rating AFTER RETIREMENT.