Time running out for Veterans eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay

Many military veterans are ignoring thousands of dollars in back pay that's rightfully owed to them, and time is running out to get it.

When their term of enlistment was complete, the Pentagon forced some soldiers to stay in because of the ongoing war.

For the extra time, Congress authorized $500 for each month they were held over, but thousands of veterans forgot to fill out the necessary paperwork.

The payments are part of the Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. The deadline to apply is Dec. 3.

To apply, visit the Defense Department's website.

http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2010/0710_stoploss/

Army: https://www.stoplosspay.army.mil/default.aspx
Phone: 877-736-5554
Email: [email protected]

Navy: http://www.npc.navy.mil/ReferenceLibrary/MILPERSMAN/7000FinancialMgmt/7220_410.htm
Phone: 901-874-4427
Email: [email protected]

Marines: https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/portal/page/portal/M_RA_HOME/MI/B_MID/SL_CMS
Phone: 877-242-2830
Email: [email protected]

Air Force: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/stoploss/
Phone: 800-525-0102
Email (active): [email protected]
Email (guard/reserves): [email protected]

DOD Application Form
http://alt.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd2944.pdf