Can a veteran receive both service-connected compensation and non-service-connected pension benefits concurrently?

Can a veteran receive both service-connected compensation and non-service-connected pension benefits concurrently?

• A. Yes, if eligibility criteria are met
• B. No, only one benefit at a time
• C. Yes, but it will be reduced by the amount of one benefit
• D. No, unless prescribed by Congress

Answer: (A)

A veteran can receive both service-connected compensation and non-service-connected pension benefits concurrently under certain conditions. Service-connected compensation is awarded based on disabilities that are result of active military service, while non-service-connected pension benefits are designed for veterans with limited income who are disabled or over a certain age, regardless of their service-related disabilities. Eligibility criteria must be met for both benefits; for instance, the veteran must have a qualifying service record and meet any financial or medical criteria associated with the non-service-connected pension. If the veteran meets all these requirements, they can receive both types of benefits simultaneously. The other options suggest restrictions that do not align with the policy allowing concurrent benefits. For example, claiming that only one benefit can be received at a time ignores the established allowance for veterans to access different types of financial support based on their unique situations.

A veteran can receive both service-connected compensation and non-service-connected pension benefits concurrently under certain conditions. Service-connected compensation is awarded based on disabilities that are result of active military service, while non-service-connected pension benefits are designed for veterans with limited income who are disabled or over a certain age, regardless of their service-related disabilities.

Eligibility criteria must be met for both benefits; for instance, the veteran must have a qualifying service record and meet any financial or medical criteria associated with the non-service-connected pension. If the veteran meets all these requirements, they can receive both types of benefits simultaneously.

The other options suggest restrictions that do not align with the policy allowing concurrent benefits. For example, claiming that only one benefit can be received at a time ignores the established allowance for veterans to access different types of financial support based on their unique situations.