Posted on Mar 23, 2016
Should veterans and retirees be "Triple Dipping?"
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We hear about how all these Vets are triple dipping, but I don't think people are educated on how hard it actually is to do this, and how very small of a percentage of people can qualify to do this.
You have to meet all of these requirements: Serve over 20 years, receive a 50% or more VA Rating, be deemed unemployable or 100% disabled by the VA, AND qualify for SSI benefits.
You have to meet all of these requirements: Serve over 20 years, receive a 50% or more VA Rating, be deemed unemployable or 100% disabled by the VA, AND qualify for SSI benefits.
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For me, it's not so much the VA benefits they get, but I think people who are making as much or more being twitted at 100% disability should not be allowed to work at a government job making even more money. 100%disabled should mean you aren't able to work.
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I didn't chase unemployment benefits after I retired but many do. Figured someone else needed it more. I know a number of guys who steered clear of the government after they retired. It may balance out.
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Everyone gets SSI, my issue is if you get a 100% disable rating and are working a federal job. One of my coworkers served 20 years and got out. There his military retirement check, the. Recieved 100% va for needing a bypass breathing machine while he sleep, yet he works full time as a US customs officer on the southern border. If you can prefer a LEO job you shouldnt be rated at 100%.
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I was medically discharged. My severance, which was essentially the money I got for not being able to retire at 11 years of active service, with another 8 years reserve time mixed in for a total of 19 years, was all collected back by the VA, when I got my 70% rating and money. If a civ got severance and then got a VA rating, they don't pay a penny back. Triple dippers? Go ahead and get it if qualified. Why should people that put their life on the line be penalized?
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I guess if it's legal, you should do it. I suspect that anyone eligible for all three probably needs the money - this is no get rich quick plan. Also, its my understanding that disability pay reduces your retirement pay on a one-for-one basis so you don't get twice as much money, you just get more tax-free money.
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If immigrants can do it, I don't care about my fellow brothers in arms that served their country. Get all the money you can, you deserve it!
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The point he was trying to make is for everyone of you that have legitimate issue and need and or deserve the money their are probably 40 people that are gaming the system. The Airforce is the worst I know 3 people that are 50% and they work one even post his times from running 10k on Facebook, I think of you can run a 10k you probably not 50% disabled.
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MSgt Michael Lane
CW4 Bradler Podner That’s my point if your rated 100% I would think you are bed ridden, and 50% your quality of life would be greatly diminished. You sir have had what I call substantial injures back fusion in the Army are becoming the norm now a days. My comments were more for the Airforce people that I served with that have no reason to be getting the ratting they are receiving. My father was Army two Purple hearts I don’t think he was getting 50% like the wide spread sleep apnea suffers I see in the Airforce.
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Hey if you make it to 20 years and have disabilities that are legit then you deserve all the dipping possible. Should take away welfare and give the money to people who have actually does something.
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Take a look at how many in this great country are taking hand outs . Not once in their life have they contributed to the country they despise and critize on a daily basis. With that being said if a veteran qualifies for benefits so be it.
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