| VETERAN SERVICES |
Compensation
Veterans who are disabled by injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active service (in the line of duty for both war and peace time periods) qualify. It is important that you file the claim as soon as possible after release from active duty; but no matter how long ago it occurred you should file a claim, to protect your benefits and those of your family. You may also request reevaluation anytime that the condition worsens.
VA can pay you monthly compensation if you are at least 10% disabled as a result of your military service.
Claims for disabilities that manifest after active service should be filed immediately after diagnosis, so that the presumptive period for service is not exceeded.
Veterans rated at 30% or greater are entitled to an additional allowance for dependents. In addition, if your spouse is in need of regular aid and attendance, an increase in allowance is available.
There is no difference in the amount of money received for compensation by veterans of either peacetime or wartime service.
Compensation Chart
as of 1/09
|
10% |
$123 |
|
20% |
$243 |
|
30% |
$376 |
|
40% |
$541 |
|
50% |
$770 |
|
60% |
$974 |
|
70% |
$1,228 |
|
80% |
$1,427 |
|
90% |
$1,604 |
|
100% |
$2,673 |
In the past, a veteran could not receive both VA Compensation and Military retirement pay. Now with a special program called Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) it is possible to receive both. VA compensation is a non-taxable benefit where as your military retirement pay is taxable.