VCU RRTC

This webcast will offer a basic overview of benefits available for Veterans with disabilities and describe how these benefits are affected by employment. The specific benefit programs covered in this session will include:

• Military retirement based on disability
• VA Disability Compensation
• VA Disability Pension

The session will begin with an overview of the VA disability rating system and how disability rating is related to benefit payments. A description of the 3 disability benefit programs will be provided including the basic eligibility requirements. The program will conclude with a review of how wage employment or self-employment affect benefit eligibility and payment amount.