Can I get VA disability and CRSC?

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) grants a monthly, tax-free check to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. This means some veterans can get both CRSC and 100 percent VA disability payments, allowing them to benefit from 2020 CRSC pay increases and CRSC back pay.

What is considered combat related disability?

Disabilities that may be considered combat related include injuries incurred as a direct result of: Armed Conflict. Hazardous Duty. An Instrumentality of War.

How much is the combat Related Special Compensation?

The Full Monthly Amount for CRSC purposes is based on this full rate and not just the veteran alone amounts, as applied to CRSC for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2004. Thus, the CRSC full monthly amount is $2,523.

How do I know if my VA disability is combat related?

To be considered combat-related under simulated war, your disability must have happened while you were on active duty during training that simulated war. This includes such activities as weapons practice, hand-to-hand combat training, war games, and more. Your injury must directly result from these activities.

Does PTSD count for CRSC?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) must be evaluated by the member’s Service to determine if it is combat-related. CRSC will not be paid for disabilities that are not combat- or operations-related.

How is CRSC determined?

CRSC Offset is computed by taking Retired Pay based on Disability less Retired Pay based on Years of Service. Ratings! The disability percentage is the percent that the Military has distinguished as the physical percent of disability.

What qualifies as combat?

The qualifications for combat veteran status include discharge or release from active service on or after January 28, 2003. Recipients of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay typically qualify for combat veteran status.

What qualifies you as a combat veteran?

A combat veteran is generally one who has a military record indicating they received Hostile Fire Pay, or were deployed to and served in a combat zone. that need to be provided or affirmed for combat veterans to claim certain VA or non-VA benefits related to combat status.

How long does it take for CRSC to get approved?

about 30 days
The amount of time it takes to process a CRSC claim can vary, but once your branch of service receives your CRSC claim, it should take about 30 days to process it and receive a written decision about your claim.

Who is entitled to CRSC?

To qualify for CRSC, you must: be officially “retired” from the military. This includes a 20-year retirement, a medical retirement (a disability rating of 30\% or higher), retirements based on the Temporary Early Retirement Act (TERA), and Temporary Disabled Retirement List (TDRL) retirees.