Is a divorced spouse entitled to VA disability benefits?
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Is a divorced spouse entitled to VA disability benefits?
No. Federal law specifically, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, found at 10 U.S.C. \xa71408 exempts VA disability payments from division upon divorce. It is not an asset which can be divided at divorce as marital or community property.
Can military disability be garnished?
Military disability benefits may be garnished if a veteran is receiving disability compensation in lieu of retirement pay. The portion that a veteran takes in lieu of military retired pay may be garnished. Veterans with child support or alimony obligations may also have their payments garnished.
Can the VA take away a service connected disability?
The VA can reduce compensation when a veteran is in any local, state or federal jail or prison for more than 60 days. On day 61, the VA can reduce the benefits; if the Veteran was receiving benefits of 20% or more, the VA can reduce the benefit to 10% (this is the current law, and could change).
Can I keep my ex wife on my Tricare?
The former spouse only remains eligible for TRICARE if he or she meets certain criteria. If not, the former spouse stays eligible up until the day the divorce is final. The sponsor and eligible children have 90 days after the divorce to change their TRICARE health plan, if they choose.
Can your spouse live with you during AIT?
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) For soldiers who attend an AIT of longer than 20 weeks, dependents will often be added to his orders. This means that the Army will pay for the family to move to the AIT location. After a certain time period, the soldier will be allowed to live with his family if he chooses.
Do married couples in the military get stationed together?
A join spouse assignment allows legally married active-duty military couples the opportunity to be stationed together at the same installation.
Can you take your wife with you in the military?
Troops cannot take their spouses on their deployments. To receive a military ID card and benefits, including health care, a military spouse must be legally married to the service member. The military does not recognize common law marriage or engagements.
