Q: Can I draw concurrent US Army retired pay with a 100% disability rating from the Veterans Administration?
I am a retired US Army veteran with 20+years of service. I an now a 100% disabled veteran by the Veterans Administration. I have combat related disabilities from Agent Orange from exposure in Viet Nam during my active service years.
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You can draw concurrent retired pay and VA disability compensation under certain conditions. If your disability is combat-related, you may be eligible for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). CRSC allows you to receive both benefits without a reduction in your retired pay.
Additionally, if you have a VA disability rating of 50% or higher, you might qualify for Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP). CRDP also enables you to receive both full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
To ensure you're getting the benefits you're entitled to, review the eligibility criteria for CRSC and CRDP, and consider reaching out to a veterans service organization for assistance.
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