I’m a civilian, and have been at this same address ever since I returned 4+ yrs ago. And this is the first time they’re telling me I have a debt? AND, I retired 2.5 years ago…so it’s not like they couldn’t find me for the first 1.5 years after I returned. And, if the money was really a big deal, why am I getting my pension?
I just got this letter today, and haven’t made any calls or done anything (do I even have any paperwork after this long?), but I’m wondering if anyone else has heard of this? Any ideas?
I found this link on another website, about asking for a waiver:
https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/debt/debtwaivers/#:~:text=waiver%20is%20approved.-,The%20Application%20Process,the%20VA%20local%20Payroll%20Office, but it seems to be for people who are currently employed.
I also saw that these debts go away after 5 yrs and they take 120 points off your credit score (I’m at about 806 now, so don’t care). And 5 years…shoot, it’s been over 4 already, I can wait them out.
Thanks for your ideas/comments/suggestions. P.S. I’ve never contacted my congressperson before, but am starting to wonder if this might be the time! ;-)
I just got this letter today, and haven’t made any calls or done anything (do I even have any paperwork after this long?), but I’m wondering if anyone else has heard of this? Any ideas?
I found this link on another website, about asking for a waiver:
https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/debt/debtwaivers/#:~:text=waiver%20is%20approved.-,The%20Application%20Process,the%20VA%20local%20Payroll%20Office, but it seems to be for people who are currently employed.
I also saw that these debts go away after 5 yrs and they take 120 points off your credit score (I’m at about 806 now, so don’t care). And 5 years…shoot, it’s been over 4 already, I can wait them out.
Thanks for your ideas/comments/suggestions. P.S. I’ve never contacted my congressperson before, but am starting to wonder if this might be the time! ;-)