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Nov 2, 2022 · Veterans may be permitted to draw both VA and SSA benefits, but depending on the SSA program you enroll in, you may or may not have your Social Security benefit amount reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount of your VA disability pay (subject to a small exemption).
- VA Disability Pay. VA disability pay or disability compensation is a tax-free monthly payment given to veterans with a service-related disability and an "other than dishonorable" discharge.
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monthly benefit for some surviving family members of veterans.
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Compensation. The Veterans and Survivors Pension compensations are paid to eligible low-income veterans or their surviving family members.
- Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a tax-free monthly payment given in addition to VA disability pay to eligible veterans who suffered the loss of or loss of use of specific organs or extremities due to service.
Social Security and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pay disability benefits to eligible people and their qualified dependents. However, the programs, processes, and criteria for receiving benefits are very different.
Nov 17, 2021 · In most cases, veterans can receive Social Security retirement benefits and VA compensation at the same time. In this article, we explore if and how retirement will affect your eligibility for VA benefits.
Connecting Veterans with Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits is a critical step to increasing income stability for Veterans and their families, as well as providing health insurance for those who may not qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care.
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Feb 3, 2023 · Because SSI is based on need and has income requirements to qualify, your VA disability benefits could count as income if the amount you receive is above a certain threshold. Read more about receiving VA and Social Security benefits at the same time here.
Dec 24, 2022 · Veterans may be permitted to draw both VA and SSA benefits, but depending on the SSA program you enroll in, you may or may not have your Social Security benefit amount reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount of your VA disability pay (subject to a small exemption).
