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October 29, 2009: Veterans Day: GovBenefits.gov Spotlights Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) for Military Retirees

In the spirit of Veterans Day, GovBenefits.gov is spotlighting Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), a program which helps military retirees receive compensation for their sacrifices.

If you’re a military retiree currently receiving compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a combat-related disability or condition, you may also be eligible to receive an amount equal to or less than the combined total of your VA Disability Compensation and your length of service retirement pay.

The CRSC program exists to restore the military retired pay that is offset when a military retiree accepts compensation from the VA for a combat-related disability or condition.

CRSC is available to retirees within each military branch. To qualify, retirees must meet three basic criteria:

1. Retiree is currently receiving military retired pay.
2. Retiree has had their military retired pay reduced by VA-disability payments (VA Waiver).
3. Retiree has a 10 percent or greater VA-rated disability that can be linked to a combat-related event through official military documentation (combat-related injuries are defined as those that are a result of armed conflict, hazardous duty, an instrumentality of war or training that simulates war).

For more information on CRSC and other veterans’ programs, visit GovBenefits.gov and select “Veterans - Active Duty” from the Benefits Quick Search on the homepage. GovBenefits.gov would like to thank all of America’s veterans for their service and sacrifice.

View Loan Details Select All Deselect All Program Name Program Description   Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) The Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program was enacted by Congress on 2 December 2002. The CRSC program provides compensation for eligible MILITARY retirees with combat-related disabilities. The Army CRSC program is operated by the Army H... view more   VA - Veterans’ Compensation for Service-Connected Disabilities VA Disability Compensation is a monthly payment that varies in proportion to the degree of disability. Rates for veterans with dependents may be higher. The benefits are tax-free. ... view more View Loan Details