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Is VA disability included in means test?

Leia Doyle

Is VA disability included in means test?

Disabled Veterans and the Statement of Exemption Disabled veterans whose debts were incurred while on active duty or performing a homeland defense activity are exempt from taking the means test to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Is VA service-connected disability for life?

You can receive VA disability benefits for as long as your service-connected injury or illness is assigned a compensable rating.

How does the VA determine if a disability is service-connected?

When making a determination, the VA considers the places, types, and circumstances of your military service as documented in your service records. The VA gives particular weight to combat duty and other hardships of service. Because of a service-connected disability, a secondary condition has occurred.

What is the means test for VA benefits?

Certain nonservice-connected and 0% noncompensable service-connected veterans are required to fill out the financial worksheet, which is known as a “Means Test.” A means test is a gathering of financial information by which VA determines your priority group for enrollment, and whether or not you are required to make …

What disqualifies you from VA benefits?

Receive financial compensation (payments) from VA for a service-connected disability. Were discharged for a disability resulting from something that happened to you in the line of duty. Were discharged for a disability that got worse in the line of duty. Are a recently discharged combat Veteran.

What is the income limit for VA health benefits?

In 2020, the VA National Income Thresholds are as follows: $34,171 or less if you have no dependents. $41,005 or less if you have one dependent. $43,356 or less if you have two dependents.

Will my wife continue to get my VA disability when I die?

No, a veteran’s disability compensation payments are not continued for a surviving spouse after death. However, survivors may be entitled to a different type of benefit called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.