Should veterans and retirees be "Triple Dipping?"

There has to be a valid reason why some folks are "triple dipping". With that said, I don't think they're out and about going to malls or working like more fortunate individuals. And in my honest opinion, if the military squeezed 20 years out you/me, why not try to get as much as you can? 20 years is a very long time, and it is almost guarantee something is going to be wrong with you at the time of your retirement. So for those that are receiving what they need, good for them as long it is legit.

I don't have access to the statistics, but aren't most of the "Tripple Dippers" actually "Quadruple Dippers"? CRSC can be substantial when considering those who receive SSDI did not make the required 10 year average of 120K annually to qualify for the maximum amount of $2,788 per month, but might be 100% P&T by VA.

All in all, it's on the up and up as these agencies will not just give up money if they're not required. Many of us have had to try multiple times to get well documented injuries approved and spent thousands on representation to get it worded correctly.

If you feel bad for taking Uncle Sams money, donate some of it to mend your bleeding heart. Otherwise, I don't know what to tell you.

These are not entitlements, these are earned benefits. There should be no shame in your game about those who are envious of what you are receiving. They would have had the same opportunity had they put that life on the line for our great nation. To hell with all of the haters.

"FOR" US Coast Guard Combat wounded, WIA 69, served 66-70, Vietnam 68-69, VACP SMC-L1 with Aid & Attendance, 100% Disabled, most disabilities Agent Orange related.

If a person serves for 20 years or more, they get 100 percent of the retirement they are eligible for (50% @ 20 yrs, 75% @ 30 yrs.) They pay taxes on that money. A person who is a veteran with a service connected disability draws every dime of their tax free disability payments even if they only served a partial enlistment.
I served 20 years 10 months. My 30% nontaxable disability payment is subtracted from my retirement money. In other words, 70% of my retirement income is taxed and 30% is not. Why are people like me penalized? Shouldn't I get 100% of my retirement and my 30% disability?

I'm a retired Army Reservist. My 10% VA disability is deducted from my military retirement pay. I've heard that retired Active Duty personnel who have VA disability. The disability isn't deducted from their retirement pay. Does anyone know the truth?? Thanks.

Civilians hurt on the job are entitled to Workman's Compensation evaluation of benefit. How many of them are hurt by IEDs or RPGs? I am a 22 year retired Lt.Col and former enlisted, with a 50% VA disability for spinal surgery. I only asked for what the system allowed, and I do not feel guilty about it.

Disagree if you served and was injured especially if it occurred in combat zone you should be able to draw both. If your being treated and retired what’s the issue

How does one "triple dip"? I know double dipping is when you're retired from the military, get a DOD job for 20 or more years then draw retirement from that too. But if you mean military retirement, civilian retirement and drawing VA compensation, then I guess that's triple dipping. Remember retirement is only 50% of your active duty/civilian job pay and VA compensation is what the VA voodoo man thinks you were injuryed enough for.

Are we talking CRDP, or SSN?