Military retirement & VA disability pay
What to know
Understand concurrent retirement and disability pay and how it differs from combat related compensation.
Eligibility and limits
Concurrent receipt depends on retirement type and other requirements. Not every retiree with a VA rating qualifies. CRDP and CRSC have different processes and generally cannot both be paid for the same period.
Visit DFAS →Your next steps
- 1
Step 1
Review official CRDP and CRSC information.
- 2
Step 2
Identify your retirement category and VA disability determination.
- 3
Step 3
Check your retired pay statement for the VA offset and concurrent receipt.
- 4
Step 4
Ask DFAS about discrepancies; CRDP generally needs no application, while CRSC requires a service branch application.
Official information
Open the official website →Source: DFAS · Reviewed October 29, 2026. Information does not update automatically. Provider requirements and terms control.