I’m currently undergoing a Med Board. If I’m not rated 30% and receive severance pay, do I have to pay that back?

2018-06-07T22:32:07-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2018 9:58 AM

2018-06-08T09:58:22-04:00

If you receive a severance and then receive a disability rating from the VA with disability pay, you won't receive any money until you've paid back the amount you received.
For example:
The Army rates you at 10% and you receive a $20,000 severance, the VA rates you at 30% and you receive $400 a month. 20,000/400=58 months. You will wait 50 months prior to receiving any VA payments.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jun 8 at 2018 4:08 PM

2018-06-08T16:08:18-04:00

Not sure what you're being MED boarded for, but if given the chance, don't take the money. It's not worth it in the long run. Not all instances give you the option to refuse, so good luck.