You can receive VA service-connected disability compensation and Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) at the same time, since neither program is needs-based and they are not offset by other income, or each other. However, VA pensions are income-based.
Can I get military medical retirement and VA disability at the same time?
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) allows military retirees to receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. This means that an eligible retiree’s retired pay will gradually increase each year until the phase in is complete effective January 2014.
How does VA disability affect my military retirement?
If you receive VA compensation for your VA disability, military retired pay is reduced by the VA waiver. Concurrent receipt will not restore retired pay above the amount due to years of service. Extra retired pay can occur when someone is medically retired from the military with a high service disability rating.
Can you get Social Security disability if you are a veteran?
Veterans who have a VA disability with the U.S. Department of Veteran can potentially qualify for additional disability benefits from social security. Unfortunately if a veteran is receiving a pension from the VA and doesn’t meet the work history requirements, the veteran is no longer eligible for SSDI benefits and only qualifies for SSI.
How is VA disability paid to a veteran?
The amount the veteran receives in VA disability compensation is subtracted from the amount they receive in retired pay to avoid “double-dipping.” This subtraction is referred to as the VA Waiver.
Is the VA disability program the same as SSDI?
Meanwhile, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) oversees veteran disability benefits, also known as service-connected disability compensation. In other words, SSDI and VA disability benefits are two completely separate programs. You will have to apply for each separately and anticipate two different application processes.
How does SSA know if a veteran has a 100% disability rating?
SSA automatically identifies most veterans that meet the VA 100% Permanent and Total disability compensation rating. However, in rare instances, a veteran may have to self-identify as meeting the rating and provide the VA notification letter as proof. How long does the process take?
