Comments on: Receiving Retro Stop Loss Payment, Soldier Shares Story

By: Scorpion 1A

Scorpion 1A — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:05:00 +0000

This is my second post : 2 Months ago I posted a note stating I have not recevied any payment from “Stoploss”. I filed in September of 2010 and so far have received 3 e-mails. The first one in late October 2010 that stated my paperwork was received and it would be processed in the order it was received. In December 2010 I received another e-mail that stated I would receive a e-mail in January of 2011 and that they have a huge backlog. In mid January 2011 I received another e-mail that I would receive another…see where I am going with this. Well here it is March 2nd 2011 and I have ONLY received 3 e-mails that all state they have a HUGE backlog. Why not hire Veterans to help out with this process ? ..I will keep all posted next month (or sooner) when I receive another e-mail.
Thanks For Your Time,
Scorpion 1A

By: Bitmepls

Bitmepls — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:07:00 +0000

I too have had the same results as many that have commented here. Call their number for a status and their voice mail box is full. Try and send an email and it is rejected (at least the one for the Army). This is a real joke and it is clear that A) the DoD is just demonstrating complete and total incompetence or B) this was really meant to be a real benefit, something that was just offered up in the hopes that nobody would actually apply.

By: Jaisel1

Jaisel1 — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:57:00 +0000

My account of this highly encouraged application process is the same. Sent in application on 12 Oct 2010. Was supposed to receive a confirmation letter via email with a control number.That did not happen. Finally got the control number by calling the number provided for my branch of service. The only other thing I was told was that the application was received but still pending. At that time it had been posted as 6-8 weeks process time.. Then it was changed to 10-12 weeks. It has been over 13 weeks now. The response last week was, “…well sir keep in mind we are going through the holidays “I think whoever is making the decision on the apps need to keep in mind we have been waiting 9 years.I agree with Naplesbob1 they know exactly who they stopped lossed and how long. Why all the red tape? I have not personely talked to anyone that has received a dime yet. I am going to try again tomorrow but expecting the same responce, “Still pending”

By: Naplesbob1

Naplesbob1 — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:58:00 +0000

How is it;that they know how many rounds I fired on a particular day, who was with me on missions, and how many gallons my Bradley burned on each mission; but they can’t figure out how much they owe me? FUBAR is all I can come up with.

By: Scorpion 1A

Scorpion 1A — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:46:00 +0000

My Stoploss was from August 2002 till September 2004. I was in Iraq from April 2003 till April 2004. I submitted my paperwork in September 2010 and have had NO contact from the Stoploss Office. If you call their number you get a recording that says the message box is full. If you email it does not go thru so they can receive a message…..what gives? My next step is to contact someone in my State (NY) and see what can be done.
Thanks For Your Time,
Scorpion 1A – Military Police

By: Sblaess

Sblaess — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:44:00 +0000

I am a retired Special Forces Sergeant Major and was “stop lossed” in December 2001. I had submitted an application for retirement shortly after 9/11 and was given a control number with an approved retirement date sometime in 2002. Since I was stop lossed prior to any retirement orders being cut, I have no proof (written documentation) showing I was actually stopped lossed since I was on indefinite status. I have applied for retroactive stop loss pay, but have not heard anything.

I have contacted the transition office within SF Branch, but they have not been able to provide me any information. I understand they are the ones that assign control numbers for retirement.

Can anyone help?

By: Russell Wert, Esq.

Russell Wert, Esq. — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:38:00 +0000

My story is similar to some of the posters here. I kept all documents I was given. I contacted my national guard headquarters and they cooperated, overnighting whatever documents they had. Thus, I put together as solid a claim as I can. 90 days has elapsed, and I have not heard back regarding my claim. I have called, and emailed, still no results.

The law authorizing payment says that specific forms are not needed, and other paperwork is allowable, proving stoploss. Thus, proof of payment and orders and lack of re-enlistment should prove your case.

Rest assured, my fellow veterans, that I will fight every battle and make every argument possible to ensure the DOD fulfills it’s legal obligations for my claim.

Do not walk away discouraged!

Best,

Russell R. Wert, Esq.

By: Dee Andy

Dee Andy — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:02:00 +0000

Still trying to contact the personnel to get a status on the claim. I submitted in Sept my 90days has not came around yet but i would appreciate a status from them. The only thing i received is a claim number, nothing further. I have emailed and not reply. Thanks

By: US Army Ret

US Army Ret — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:25:00 +0000

I submitted my claim back on 15 Aug. I received and email that informed me it was approved and to expect payment within 45 days of September 17. I have yet so see any money and when I tried calling the phone number or sending a follow up email to to check the status, I get a voice mail recording or a postmaster email stating the message was non deliverable. So I have no way of following up on the status of this check. Stop Loss Payment Case Number RSL00102005-1R

By: Myron Scott Holt

Myron Scott Holt — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:05:00 +0000

I have bot heard anything. Waiting for a response to see if my papers have been reviewed.