What are veterans entitled to?
Table of Contents
What are veterans entitled to?
You may be eligible for certain benefits, such as home loan guarantees and education if you meet the time-in-service and other criteria. Honorable and general discharges qualify a veteran for most VA benefits. Dishonorable and bad conduct discharges issued by general courts-martial may bar VA benefits.
How long does a veteran have to serve to be eligible for benefits?
Veteran benefits and length of service
| Benefit | Minimum Service Requirement | Period of Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA pension | 90 days active duty | Before Sept. 7, 1980 |
| VA pension | 2 years active duty | On or after Sept. 7, 1980 |
| VA disability compensation | Any | Any |
| Military retirement | 20 years | Any |
How much money do veterans make a month?
VA Compensation Rates: 70% – 100% Without Children
| Dependent Status | 70% Disability | 80% Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Alone | $1,444.71 | $1,679.35 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $1,566.71 | $1,819.35 |
| Veteran with Spouse and One Parent | $1,644.71 | $1,931.35 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $1,762.71 | $2,043.45 |
What is the 2020 VA compensation rate?
2020 VA Disability Compensation Pay Rates Chart
| Combined VA Disability Rating | 2019 VA Disability Rates | 2020 VA Disability Rates |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $140.05 | $142.29 |
| 20% | $276.84 | $281.27 |
| 30% | $428.83 | $435.69 |
| 40% | $617.73 | $627.61 |
What is the VA income limit?
In 2020, the VA National Income Thresholds are as follows: $34,171 or less if you have no dependents. $41,005 or less if you have one dependent. $43,356 or less if you have two dependents.
Can the VA take away my 100 disability?
100% Ratings The VA can reduce a total impairment — a 100% rating — only if there is a “material improvement” in the veteran’s condition.
