Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
2002 Edition
- BENEFIT PROGRAMS
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(Incarcerated Veterans: Excerpts)
Disability Compensation
Incarcerated Veterans:
VA benefits are restricted if a veteran, surviving spouse, child
or dependent parent is convicted of a felony and imprisoned for
more than 60 days. The disability compensation paid to an incarcerated
veteran is limited to the 10 percent disability rate. For a surviving
spouse, child, dependent parent or veteran whose disability rating
is 10 percent, the payment is at the 5 percent rate. Any amounts
not paid may be apportioned to eligible dependents. Payments are
not reduced for recipients participating in work-release programs,
residing in halfway houses or under community control. Overpayments
for failure to notify VA of a veteran’s incarceration result
in the loss of all financial benefits until the overpayment is
recovered.
Pension
Incarcerated Veterans:
A veteran may not receive VA pension benefits while incarcerated
for more than 60 days. The veteran’s dependents, however,
may receive a portion of such benefits. Failure to notify VA of
a veteran’s incarceration will cause the loss of all financial
benefits until any overpayment is recovered.
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