Variable Special Pay (VSP)
VSP is an entitlement for Medical Corps officers serving on active duty for periods of at least 1 year.
VSP is paid monthly at the following annual rates:
Medical Corps Officers serving in an internship / $ 1,200Officers serving in pay grades O7 and above / $ 7,000
Officers with less than 6 years creditable service / $ 5,000
6 but less than 8 / $12,000
8 but less than 10 / $11,500
10 but less than 12 / $11,000
12 but less than 14 / $10,000
14 but less than 18 / $ 9,000
18 but less than 22 / $ 8,000
22 or more / $ 7,000
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Q. What is VSP?
A. VSP is an automatic entitlement for Medical officers serving on active duty for periods of at least 1 year. Payments are based on years of credible service and received monthly.
Q. What is Creditable Service?
A. Creditable Service includes periods of internship and residency while not on active duty, provided such training was completed successfully, or if such training was terminated or interrupted as the result of military operational requirements. Also includes all periods of service in the USA or USAF Medical Corps or PHS. Internship or Residency must be recognized by an American Medical or Osteopathic Specialty examining board.