Yes, you must proactively submit your CRSC approval documentation to DFAS for payment processing, as approval by your service branch (e.g., the Army HRC) and DFAS payment are separate functions. Your service branch determines eligibility, but DFAS calculates and disburses payments, and they require the official decision to initiate your pay. The discrepancy in your PTSD rating is critical; CRSC compensates for combat-related disabilities, and the amount is based on the VA percentage for those specific conditions. If your VA rating for PTSD has increased from 50% since your 2019 CRSC approval, you must submit a CRSC *reconsideration request* to your service board with your current VA rating decision to potentially increase your monthly compensation. Actionable next steps: 1) Immediately send a copy of your 2019 CRSC approval letter to DFAS via secure upload or mail. 2) If your VA rating for combat-related conditions has changed, gather your current VA rating decision (which will list Diagnostic Codes, e.g., 9411 for PTSD under 38 CFR § 4.130) and apply for CRSC reconsideration with your service department to update their records and your payment calculation. Monitor both your DFAS and VA accounts for updates. Note that under principles from *DeLuca v. Brown*, you are entitled to the highest rating warranted by your symptoms at any time, which supports ensuring your CRSC reflects your current VA evaluations.
*Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding VA processes and is not intended as legal, financial, or medical advice. For definitive guidance on your specific claim, consult directly with DFAS, your service branch's CRSC board, or an accredited veterans' law attorney.*
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