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What You Need to Know About Veterans Disability Settlement

The VA program compensates for disability based on loss of earning capacity. This program is distinct from workers' compensation programs.

Jim received a lump sum settlement of $100,000. The VA will annually adjust the lump sum for a year. This will decrease his Pension benefit. He will only be able to reapply for his Pension benefit after the annualized amount has been returned to him.

Compensation

Veterans and their families could be entitled to compensation by the government for injuries they sustained during their military. These benefits can be an income from a pension or disability. There are a few essential aspects to consider when considering a personal injury lawsuit or settlement for a disabled veteran.

For instance, if the disabled veteran receives an award in their lawsuit against the at-fault party who caused the damage and they also have a VA disability compensation claim The amount of the settlement or jury award can be garnished from their VA payments. But, there are some limitations on this kind of garnishment. First the court petition must be filed to apportion the funds. Then, only a fraction of between 20 and 50% of the monthly pay could be garnished.

It is also important to remember that compensation is based not on the actual earnings of a veteran instead, it is based on an amount. The higher the disability score, the more money they'll get. The spouses and dependent children of a veteran who passed away from injury or illness related to service are eligible for a special compensation known as Dependency Indemnity Compensation.

There are a myriad of misconceptions regarding the impact of veterans' pensions as well as disability payments and other compensations from the Department of Veterans Affairs on money issues in divorce. These misconceptions can make a difficult divorce even more difficult for veterans and their family members.

Pensions

Veterans Disability Pension (VDP) is an income tax-free monetary benefit for veterans with disabilities that were incurred or aggravated during their military service. The benefit is also available to spouses who survived and children with dependents. Congress determines the rate of pension, which is based on disability level, severity of disability and dependents. The VA has regulations that govern how assets are calculated to determine eligibility for pension benefits. The VA will take into account the veteran's vehicle, home and personal belongings. However the remaining non-exempt assets owned by the veteran must not exceed $80.000 to demonstrate financial need.

It is a common misconception that courts can garnish VA disability payments to pay court-ordered child support or spousal maintenance obligations. It is important to know that this is not true.

The courts are only able to take away the pensions of veterans if they have waived their military retirement pay to obtain compensation for disability. 38 U.S.C. Section SS5301 (a) is the statute that governs this.

It is important to understand that this does not apply to CRSC or TDSC pay, since these programs are specifically designed to provide a higher percentage of income for disabled veterans disability attorneys. It is important to keep in mind that a personal injury settlement could reduce their eligibility for aid and attendance.

SSI

If a veteran has no earned income and has an ongoing disability they could be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This is a program based on need. SSI is only available to people who have low incomes and assets. Certain people could also be eligible to receive an VA monthly pension. The amount is determined based on the duration of service, the wartime period and disability rating.

Most veterans are not eligible for both a Pension and Compensation benefit at the same time. If a person has an existing pension and is receiving disability payments from the VA and is eligible for a disability payment, the VA will not pay a Supplemental Security Income benefit to the person.

The VA must inform the Social Security Administration your monthly military retirement, CRDP, or CRSC. This will almost always increase your SSI benefit. The SSA can also determine your SSI income using VA waiver benefits.

If a veteran is required to pay for support in a court order the court can go directly to VA to garnish the military retirement. This is a possibility in divorce cases where the retiree waives their military retirement pay in exchange for VA disability benefits. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled recently in the case of Howell that this practice was against federal law.

Medicaid

A veteran with a service-connected disability may qualify for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. He must prove he has fulfilled the five-year lookback period. Additionally, he has to present documents that confirm his citizenship. He is not able to transfer his assets without a fair value but he is able to keep one vehicle and his primary residence. He is allowed to keep up to $1500 in cash or the face value of a life insurance policy.

In divorce proceedings the judge could decide to take into account the veteran's VA Disability payments as income when calculating child support and maintenance after the divorce. The reason is that several court cases have confirmed the rights of family courts to utilize these payments to calculate support. These include decisions from Florida (Allen v. Allen), Mississippi (Steiner v. Steiner), and Wisconsin (In Re Marriage of Wojcik).

The amount of the VA disability compensation varies based on the degree of the condition that is service-connected. It is based upon a schedule that rates the severity of the condition. It can be between 10 percent to 100 percent. Higher ratings will yield more money. It is also possible for veterans to receive additional compensation for aid and attendance expenses, or special monthly payments that are not based on a calendar but upon the severity of the disability.

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