I'm getting Med Boarded and going on terminal leave soon. Do I still collect BAH while on leave?

2017-01-19T18:57:34-05:00

Housing said they can't collect BAH while on terminal leave so I have to move out. I'm a little confused.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2017 7:04 PM

2017-01-19T19:04:02-05:00

Not only is one form of leave functionally no different than another, but you're not separated. If you're entitled to BAH, you remain entitled to BAH until your date of separation. I'd go back and address this with the manager, and if they're going to continue that BS, I'd go to your commander or first sergeant.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2017 7:15 PM

2017-01-19T19:15:40-05:00

You can't go on terminal leave until you are out processed from the military. which means you'll get it but they can't collect it from you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2017 7:22 PM

2017-01-19T19:22:50-05:00

Question: doesn't the medboard process nullify any terminal leave you may have earned?

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 19 at 2017 7:55 PM

2017-01-19T19:55:42-05:00

Same answer as MAJ Jennifer H. This sounds like a local policy. Go to the manager of the group, if you are not separated you are entitled to BAH when on terminal leave.
If you requested to sell your remaining leave days, only then you would get base pay w/o BAS,BAH.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 20 at 2017 10:28 AM

2017-01-20T10:28:27-05:00

False. You collect BAH until your EAS. So housing would still be taking your BAH. That being said, if you can move out of base housing before you go on terminal leave, that BAH ends up in your pocket.

But housing is lying to you. Terminal Leave is the same as standard leave, the only difference is it's taken at the end of your contract. You rate BAH/BAS and your regular paycheck on the 1st/15th... all depending on when your EAS date is. But until your EAS date, you rate everything.

I was on Terminal for a full 2 months and housing did try to rip me off and keep my BAH even though I was not living on base. Don't let them fool you.

Response by CSM James Winslow made Jan 24 at 2017 6:46 AM

2017-01-24T06:46:42-05:00

First, Housing doesn't "collect" anything. DFAS does, based on where you live (from paperwork provided by Housing). So, the answer to this depends on a couple of things- are you married, and do you live in Government Quarters? If you are married and live in Quarters, you will have to move out and be cleared of all military responsibilities before you start PTDY or Transition leave (completely out-processed from the post or installation). Once you move out of Quarters, you will collect BAH again. You will then collect BAH until your retirement date. For further clarification and/or other circumstances, contact your chain of command or your local Inspector General.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2017 7:42 AM

2017-01-24T07:42:59-05:00

Technically true, though they've got the reasoning backwards. Once you move out, HOUSING is no longer able to get your BAH. Local policies will dictate whether you can stay in housing on transition leave, though I haven't seen one where you're required - not asked - to leave. Thing is... as soon as you leave, they'll clean the house and re-rent to someone with more longevity... a business decision on their end.

YOU, on the other hand, will continue to receive BAH through the end of your transition leave, regardless of your lodging arrangements. The only question is whether there will be a matching deduction going to privatized housing.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2017 6:31 AM

2017-09-28T06:31:37-04:00

I'm on terminal leave now and didn't get my terminal bah

Response by SSG Marlin Dammarell made Oct 5 at 2018 9:47 PM

2018-10-05T21:47:11-04:00

Yes, you are still on active duty and receive all the same pay and entitlements until you separate. Bottom line!!