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4.  How far back will retroactive payments go?                     
                                                                            
Answer:  If otherwise in order, retroactive payments of CRSC may go back as far as June 1, 2003, and retroactive payments of CRDP may go back as far as January 1, 2004.  Under DoD regulations, retirees may receive up to six years of retroactive benefits but the benefits cannot be earlier than the dates CRSC and CRDP went into effect.                        
       
                                                   
5. When will I receive my retroactive payment from VA? 
                                   
Answer:  Military retirees began receiving retroactive payments from VA in November 2006.  All retroactive processing payments should be released within one year.                 
                   
                                                                  
6.  How is VA calculating how much money it owes retirees?            
                                         
Answer:  VA and DFAS will compare their respective pay records to determine whether a retiree was underpaid.  If underpaid by DFAS, DFAS will make the payment; if underpaid by VA, VA will make the payment; if underpaid by both, both offices will pay.
                                             
                                                                               
7.  How do I know whether VA has withheld any benefits to offset my retirement pay?           
                           
Answer:  VA has a record of the amount of disability compensation it withheld, if any, and can provide this information upon request.  VA will review a veteran’s payment history to determine whether or not a retroactive payment is in order and the amount due, if any.
                          
                                                              
8.  How will I receive my retroactive payment from VA?        
                       
Answer:  VA will issue all retroactive payments in the same manner in which a veteran currently receives monthly benefits, either by direct deposit or check.              

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