Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended

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Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended
<http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13936>
Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:15:00 -0500

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 896-10
October 01, 2010
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Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended


The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their
beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) has
been extended to Dec. 3, 2010, allowing personnel more time to apply for the
benefits they've earned.

To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, including submission
requirements and service-specific links, go to
http://www.defense.gov/stoploss .

The deadline extension is included in the continuing resolution
signed by President Obama yesterday, providing funding for federal
government operations through Dec. 3.

"It's important that all those eligible for this benefit take
the opportunity to apply for what they've earned," said Lernes Hebert,
acting director, Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management. "We encourage
those eligible to apply as soon as possible, to avoid the last minute rush,
which can increase processing time."

RSLSP was established to compensate military members whose
service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001,
and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible members or their beneficiaries are required to
submit a claim to their respective military service in order to receive the
benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status.
The original deadline for claims was Oct. 21, 2010.

When RSLSP began on Oct. 21, 2009, the services estimated
145,000 service members, veterans and beneficiaries were eligible. Because
the majority of those eligible had separated from the military, the services
have engaged in extensive and persistent outreach efforts throughout the
year. Efforts including direct mail, engaging military and veteran service
organizations, social networks and media outlets, will continue throughout
the period of eligibility.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

[ASignorelli]

That's pretty awesome. I gotta check this out. cause I was stop lossed for 12 months...