Posted on May 12, 2023
Incarcerated Veterans: What Happens to my VA Disability Compensation if I Go to Jail?
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BONUS-FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY
Going to jail can feel like the end of the world, especially for incarcerated veterans. You signed up to defend others from harm—now you’re being confined so that you will not be a harm to others.
Aside from the emotional distress, you may be especially concerned about finances—especially if you are supporting a family. If you are receiving military benefits, will they continue?
The first thing you should know is that you are not alone. According to the latest available statistics from the Department of Justice, there are more than 107,000 veterans in U.S. prisons.
You should also know that, depending on your sentence, there is a chance that you can continue to receive your VA disability payments and other VA benefits.
And finally, you should know that there are many resources to help defend your rights, maintain benefits when possible, support your family, and move forward toward a bright future after you serve your prison sentence.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see)] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Patrick Burke PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Kim Patterson SPC Robert Coventry SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell
Going to jail can feel like the end of the world, especially for incarcerated veterans. You signed up to defend others from harm—now you’re being confined so that you will not be a harm to others.
Aside from the emotional distress, you may be especially concerned about finances—especially if you are supporting a family. If you are receiving military benefits, will they continue?
The first thing you should know is that you are not alone. According to the latest available statistics from the Department of Justice, there are more than 107,000 veterans in U.S. prisons.
You should also know that, depending on your sentence, there is a chance that you can continue to receive your VA disability payments and other VA benefits.
And finally, you should know that there are many resources to help defend your rights, maintain benefits when possible, support your family, and move forward toward a bright future after you serve your prison sentence.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see)] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Patrick Burke PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Kim Patterson SPC Robert Coventry SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell
Incarcerated Veterans: What Happens to my VA Disability Compensation if I Go to Jail?
Posted from vaclaimsinsider.com
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL an interesting question. Many are sent to jail from behaviors they started while deployed.
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Unfortunately there are a lot of vets in jail; we have an outreach program for them
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
We ve a special court for them in our county. I've heard great things about it.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL F.Y.I.
"How Incarceration Affects Eligibility for VA Benefits
VA can pay certain benefits to Veterans who are incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal institution; however, the amount depends on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration.
Disability Compensation
VA disability compensation payments are reduced if a Veteran is convicted of a felony and imprisoned for more than 60 days. Veterans rated 20 percent or more are limited to the 10 percent disability rate. For a Veteran whose disability rating is 10 percent, the payment is reduced by one-half. Once a Veteran is released from prison, compensation payments may be reinstated based upon the severity of the service connected disability(ies) at that time. Payments are not reduced for recipients participating in work release programs, residing in halfway houses (also known as "residential re-entry centers"), or under community control. The amount of any increased compensation awarded to an incarcerated Veteran that results from other than a statutory rate increase may be subject to reduction due to incarceration."
"How Incarceration Affects Eligibility for VA Benefits
VA can pay certain benefits to Veterans who are incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal institution; however, the amount depends on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration.
Disability Compensation
VA disability compensation payments are reduced if a Veteran is convicted of a felony and imprisoned for more than 60 days. Veterans rated 20 percent or more are limited to the 10 percent disability rate. For a Veteran whose disability rating is 10 percent, the payment is reduced by one-half. Once a Veteran is released from prison, compensation payments may be reinstated based upon the severity of the service connected disability(ies) at that time. Payments are not reduced for recipients participating in work release programs, residing in halfway houses (also known as "residential re-entry centers"), or under community control. The amount of any increased compensation awarded to an incarcerated Veteran that results from other than a statutory rate increase may be subject to reduction due to incarceration."
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