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Grandfather in Military with over 20 year who are retired under Chapter 61 to receive full retired pay and VA benefits.

Created by G.B. on January 29, 2014

Permanent Disability Retired List
If your disability is found to be permanent and is rated at 30 percent or greater, or you have 20 or more years of service, you will be placed on the Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL).

Your retired pay will be computed using one of two methods.

Your disability percentage, referred to as Method A.
Your years of active service, referred to as Method B.

Your pay will be computed based on whichever method is more beneficial for you.

All military that fall into this category should be treated the same as persons over 20 years who are just retired. Receive full retired pay, not a VA waiver off set amount.

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