Should veterans and retirees be "Triple Dipping?"

This is a classic case of not scanning your own lane. I’m out of the military (not retired) and I didn’t get so much as a scratch. I consider that my reward. For those who retired, enjoy your pension. For those who qualify for disability, I hope the extra money and benefits bring you comfort. For those who qualify for SSI disability, I hope the added income provides what you are unable to earn. I have no ill will toward anyone who qualifies for and receives compensation for their service and pain. If I did, that would make me a cruel and petty monster.

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If a vet did 20 years and qualifies for the other stuff he/she should get it because that money is set asside for those who qualify.

I think people should mind their own business. As a veteran what I get from the Govt shouldn't be any of your concern. We all did our time and now we are living our lives half the men and women we used to be. We served our nation and not a single soul I have ever had this conversation with ever had an objection to veterans compensation. If you qualify for any program you should get that benefit. Its difficult to get SSI. Getting a higher VA rating is a long wait when you cant quite work a regular job because of injuries sustained while serving. Every bit helps. Eventually we will need the help more as we age. So basically people should just go about their business and worry less of who gets what.

And some of us can't seem to get a fair shake!

I am a retiree (22 yrs) and over 62 yrs of age now eligible for SS, these are benifits I have earned or contributed funds for. Disability from the VA is a totally different payment. Currently in the process of having my VA rating raised to over 50% since my injuries recieved while on active duty have gotten worse. I am accruing some hefty expenses such as mamaking my home handicap accessable, added medical expenses, acquiring a vehicle that can haul my wheelchair etc. I need every penny I can get to pay for this.

Ok all you contractors out there who are making bucks. Quit ur job and give up all the bennies u get because ur making a ton mire than u did when u served. Can't even believe that there are some people that would push that vote button. Wow. If u qualify legit for the benefits then u should get them.

The concept seems egregious at face value until you consider the normal sequence. A retiree draws 50% and goes to work someplace spending the next 20 years earning wages, benefits, a 401(k), etc. Then they retire a second time and draw the rewards of SS, military & civilian retirement. With a disability rating, you're compensated for the wages you aren't able to earn in comparison to your civilian peers. And, frankly, the upper end where unemployability comes into play doesn't come close to keeping up with a mid-career salary, let alone increase as much as the salary of someone with 30 years of work experience.

No you don’t have to serve 20+ years, you just have to be retired by the military, and it’s not triple dipping. Plus plus it’s alot harder then you think to qualify for all three, like me, I have two and didn’t serve 20 years but was retired. If you are gonna bitch and moan about something know what you are talking about.....