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ARMED FORCES NEWS
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Retirees who are preparing applications for Combat-Related
Service Compensation can ensure faster processing in three ways: (1) use VASRD (VA Schedule of Rating Disabilities)
diagnosis codes; (2) submit original rating documents, because the most recent rating decisions may not contain
the data needed; and (3) don't delay your adjudication by sending piles of unnecessary papers. Some retirees who
tried to get VASRD codes in June were turned down, so they filed incomplete applications. Since then, VA officials
have notified their regional offices to make the codes available. In addition, the VA is arranging for CRSC boards
to have direct access to VASRD codes. So, what if your application included too much or too little? Don't apply
again, which would only stall the adjudication longer, advises a Defense pay official who helped draft the CRSC
regulations. Just wait, and your service's CRSC board will notify you of what, if anything, it needs. |
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