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If a service member is receiving VA disability pay under concurrent receipt guidelines, and is re rated to 100%, can the vet receive both retirement and VA pay even if the VA pay is higher than the military ret pay?
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) allows military retirees to receive both military retired pay and VA compensation.
Military Benefits for Those Who Are Involuntarily Separated
While every service member moves through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) before leaving the military, if you're involuntarily separated, you might also receive the following benefits.
Are you a Gambler?
Problem gambling comes at a cost, and VA is committed to helping Veterans recognize that they are not alone in confronting it.
I spent 20 years in a Reserve unit, am I considered a veteran?
President Barack Obama signed into law a bill aimed at improving veterans’ access to health care, disability benefits, education, and homelessness assistance, among other important benefits for U.S. veterans.
I am overweight; can I claim obesity as a VA disability?
Obesity cannot be considered a service-connected disability, according to a new ruling by the Department of Veterans Affairs General Counsel.
I have used my VA Home Loan Guaranty, can I get another one?
VA loan benefits can be used again and again, provided that you meet the qualifications for reuse. Here is a closer look at 3 common scenarios may help some veterans get another VA loan.
Inspector General Finds VA Overcharged Disabled Vets on Home Loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs charged nearly 73,000 veterans improper home loan funding fees adding up to $286 million, an error that could result in refunds for the affected veterans.
What is REAL ID and can I use my VA issued ID card in place of it?
The REAL ID Act establishes specific minimum federal standards for state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards to be accepted for certain federal purposes.
Can a Veteran receive VA benefits while incarcerated?
VA can pay certain benefits to Veterans who are incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal institution; however, the amount depends on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration.