Something about this seems very wrong.... I have been receiving Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) since the program began a year and a half ago. I get 40% CRSC based on VA's disability compensation rates. I got married last September 18th 2004) and shortly thereafter submitted my change in Dependent Status form to VA (you get paid more at the "with dependents" rates). It took VA seven months before they sent it to DFAS. When DFAS began the increased payment, they did not pay me any back pay for the seven months I waited for processing. I was told by VA that it’s a DFAS issue and DFAS said they don’t pay retro under this circumstance. Why should I be penalized for VA’s administrative backlog? Does anyone have any thoughts on this?