Authorization Act, the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program has been expanded to include those
medically retired under Chapter 61 of Title 10 with less than 20 years of service, effective January 1, 2008. Other than
expanding the current guidance to disability retirees with less than 20 years of service, officials stated that CRSC
eligibility remains the same. Personnel officials, reiterated that the Services will accept new applications; however, the
applications will be placed on temporary "hold" pending receipt of DoD guidance. DoD officials are currently updating
the CRSC guidance and are hopeful to have the guidance out by the end of February. We expect the CRSC application,
DD form 2860, will need to be updated. Therefore, in the interim, Service officials ask that Chapter 61 retirees with less
than 20 years of service annotate "Chapter 61" in Sec II 8a or b. Original Source [AFRNS]
