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.

What happens to VA pension when veteran dies?

When a veteran dies, notification must be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs immediately. A death certificate is required to confirm the date of death. Once notification is received, the veteran’s pension ceases. Beneficiaries must file for death pension benefits to continue receiving income for family support.

What veterans are eligible for VA pension?

To receive Pension, a veteran must have served on active duty at least 90 days, during a period of war. There must an honorable discharge or other qualifying discharge. Single surviving spouses of such veterans are also eligible.

What is the difference between VA compensation and VA pension?

VA compensation and a VA pension are not the same thing. The simplest explanation is that VA compensation is a benefit paid on the basis of the kind and severity of a disability that happened as a result of your active duty in military service. Pension is also based on income.

Can a military retiree receive both pension and disability?

Military retirees with a disability rating of greater than 50% are eligible to receive both payments under CRDP. They will receive their full military retirement pension, along with 100% of their VA disability compensation. They do not need to offset their military pay by the amount of the compensation they receive from the VA.

How does VA disability affect military retirement pay?

VA disability rating of 40% or lower. Military retirees who choose to receive VA disability compensation will have their military retirement pay offset by the amount of compensation they receive from the VA.

Can a veteran get both CRSC and VA disability?

With CRSC, veterans can get both their military retirement pay and VA disability compensation for combat related disabilities. Be a military retiree. Be entitled to and/or receiving military retired pay. Have a compensable service-connected disability.

What kind of disability do you get from the VA?

VA disability pay is a tax-free monthly payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who obtained an illness or injury during military service. Veterans with existing conditions that were worsened by service may also receive compensation.