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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Compensation Issues

Comprehensive information on Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), Concurrent Retired Disability Payment (CRDP), military benefits and pay, veterans benefits and dual compensation.

Distribution Dates for Tax Statements

Tax statements are being mailed out by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) this month. Find out how you can access your statements electronically up to two weeks sooner than those who rely on regular mail delivery.

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Vets Due IRS Refund

If you are paid under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program, the payments are no longer taxable. Disabled veterans who paid tax on these benefits in the past three years can now claim refunds.

Millions Receive VA COLA Increases

Find out if you're one of the millions of veterans and eligible family members who will see their disability compensation, pension, and survivors' benefits increased due to recent changes in the law.

Benefits Information Briefing

View the 2007 Benefits Information Briefing to learn about recent developments concerning compensation, SBP, health care, and more.

CRDP/CRSC Open Season in January

Retired servicemembers eligible for both Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) and Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), may participate in the CRDP/CRSC open season to choose which payment they prefer to receive. Federal law states retirees can receive CRDP or CRSC - not both. This year's annual open season is Jan. 1, 2008, to Jan. 31, 2008.

Improved Claim Form for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

Improvements have been made to the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) form, making it easier for veterans to understand.

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) versus Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP)

The CRSC/CRDP annual open season closes Jan. 31, 2007. Have you decided which form of payment is best for you? Let MOAA help.

DFAS and VA Making Retroactive CRSC and CRDP Payments

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and VA have begun making payments to retirees entitled to retroactive combat-related special compensation (CRSC) or concurrent retirement and disability payments (CRDP) pay.

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

Comprehensive information on Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) to include our answers to frequently asked questions.

Concurrent Retirement Disability Payments (CRDP)

Get comprehensive information on Concurrent Retirement Disability Payments (CRDP), including our answers to your frequently asked questions.

 

Veterans Benefits

Concise information on veterans benefits including our answers to your frequently asked questions.

Social Security Benefits

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits automatically increase each year.

Clarification of the Social Security and Military Credit Article

Clarification and a more in depth explanation of Social Security and military credit.

Reasons to File a VA Disability Claim

Do you have a disability rating of 10% or more? If so, be sure to file a VA disability claim and make sure you are being fairly compensated.

Active Duty and Retired Military Pay

Our Benefits Information experts give advice and answer some of your frequently asked questions. Also includes links to DFAS pay rates.

Guard/Reserve Retirement Benefits

Our experts answer some commonly-asked questions.

Military Burial

Information and frequently asked questions to assist in understanding the burial benefits military officers or their surviving spouses may be eligible for.

Family/Survivors

Spouses and family serve too. 

2006 CRSC/CRDP Open Season

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) announced the open season election period for those retirees entitled to both Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP).