To qualify for disability retirement, a Soldier must meet which requirement?

To qualify for disability retirement, a Soldier must meet which requirement?

• A. a disability rating of 30% OR 20 years of service
• B. a disability rating of 50% OR 25 years of service
• C. 20 years of service only
• D. a disability rating of 10% OR 5 years of service

Answer: (C)

Disability retirement hinges on service time more than the VA disability rating. To qualify, a Soldier must be found unfit for continued military duty and have at least 20 years of active service. The VA rating the Soldier receives for disability does not determine eligibility for disability retirement; it affects compensation, not retirement eligibility. So the essential requirement is achieving 20 years of service, regardless of the disability percentage. Other options mix in a rating or imply a different service threshold, which isn’t what determines eligibility.

Disability retirement hinges on service time more than the VA disability rating. To qualify, a Soldier must be found unfit for continued military duty and have at least 20 years of active service. The VA rating the Soldier receives for disability does not determine eligibility for disability retirement; it affects compensation, not retirement eligibility. So the essential requirement is achieving 20 years of service, regardless of the disability percentage. Other options mix in a rating or imply a different service threshold, which isn’t what determines eligibility.