I began receiving disability payments from the VA in 2017 for my hearing. Are those payments considered taxable income?

2018-01-17T13:45:59-05:00

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jan 17 at 2018 1:51 PM

2018-01-17T13:51:02-05:00

Negative. Depending on your overall rating, the disability is either in addition to MIL retirement or an offset. If no retirement, it's just untaxed money.

Response by SGT Jim Arnold made Jan 17 at 2018 1:51 PM

2018-01-17T13:51:08-05:00

no it's not.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2018 1:57 PM

2018-01-17T13:57:18-05:00

PO2 Gordon Wright Disability compensation is a monthly tax-free benefit paid to Veterans who are at least 10% disabled because of injuries or diseases that were incurred in or aggravated during active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. A disability can apply to physical conditions, such as a chronic knee condition, as well as a mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Response by CA Delete D. made Jan 17 at 2018 2:11 PM

2018-01-17T14:11:14-05:00

Don't report your disability payments - they are not taxable income.

Response by CA Delete D. made Jan 17 at 2018 5:15 PM

2018-01-17T17:15:53-05:00

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Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 17 at 2018 6:12 PM

2018-01-17T18:12:14-05:00

Normally disability payments are not taxable, but check with the IRS to be sure.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 17 at 2018 10:56 PM

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Response by PO2 Don Pearson made Feb 21 at 2018 11:07 AM

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Disability payments are not taxable