Who needs DD Form 2860?
This form is used by the military retirees who receive the payment from Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and who want to claim for the combat-related special compensation (CRC). The veterans can apply for the special compensation if they are eligible for it and have never applied for before.
What is DD Form 2860 for?
DD Form 2860 is a claim for a combat-related compensation, which the applicant sends to the army, to the navy and marine corps or the air force (depending on the branch of the applicant’s service). On the base of this form, the military branch will make a decision and sends it to the claimant in writing.
Is DD Form 2860 accompanied by other forms?
The claimant has to include the documents which can help the case. Among these documents are retirement order, 20-year statement of service, medical records and relevant pages in VA, VA ratings, retirement form DD214. You should send the copies of these documents as they won’t be returned.
When is DD Form 2860 due?
The claimer can fill out DD Form 2860 when there is a need. The Department of defense will start the monthly payments 30 to 60 days after receiving a copy of approval letter from the military branch.
How do I fill out DD Form 2860?
This form has VI sections. In first section you have to indicate your personal information (name, SSN or employee number, retired rank, date of birth, phone number, email and mailing address). In Section II you have to mark the appropriate answer for a list of questions. In Section III you should provide the information on your service history. Section IV is a request for your combat-relatedness determination. Section V has the information about the documents you have to attach. At last, in section VI you have to sign and date the claim.
Where do I send DD Form 2860?
You have to mail or fax the application to your branch of service: Department of the Army, Department of Navy Naval Council of Review Boards or to United States Air Force Personnel Center
