A veteran who has served their country and, as a result of his services, sustained an injury or a disability of some time automatically becomes eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn about the current benefits for a veteran with a 90% disability rating.
What is the current compensation payment for a veteran with a 90% disability rating?
In 2024, veterans with a 90% disability rating are eligible to receive up to $2,063.06. It is vital to note that this amount is annually adjusted to cover up for possible inflation as well as the change in the cost of living. A veteran who has dependents will receive additional compensation.
- A 90% disabled veteran with a spouse will receive increased monthly compensation of about $2,232.24.
- If you are a veteran with a 90% disability rating and you have a spouse and a child, you are entitled to a VA compensation payment of $2,373.06 monthly.
- With a 90% disability rating and more than one child, each child adds up your monthly compensation to about $90 to $120 depending on the age and school status of your child.
What are the current benefits for veterans with a 90% disability rating?
Veterans with a 90% disability rating are not just entitled to the compensation; they also receive other benefits, which include:
Health care benefits
A veteran with a 90% disability rating is entitled to healthcare benefits and to be placed in VA Healthcare Priority Group 1, which is recognized as the highest priority group for veterans receiving health benefits.
As a VA in a priority group, you are entitled to the following:
- Preventative care
- In-patient services
- Mental health care
- Medical equipment
- Medication/supplies
- Dental care, glasses as well as hearing aids
- Emergency care at non-VA facilities
- Medical travel allowances.
VA pension
A 90% disabled veteran is entitled to a tax-free benefit for low-income, wartime veterans. This is used as a medium for offering financial assistance to veterans in need.
Keynote: A 90% disabled veteran is entitled to VA pension benefits only if they were discharged under certain conditions other than a dishonorable dismissal as well as:
- The veteran started active duty before September 8, 1980, and he or she had served at least 90 days with at least 24 hours in wartime.
- The veteran must have a countable income with a net worth that is below a yearly limit set by law. Etc.
Concurrent retirement and disability pay (CRDP)
A veteran with a 90% disability rating may be entitled to receive concurrent retired and disability pay (CRDP). This program is aimed at restoring your service payment by discarding your VA waiver. One interesting fact is that there is no application process. Once a veteran reaches the requirement, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will immediately discard the VA waiver.
VA Home Loan Guarantee
The VA guarantees a home loan for veterans with 90% disability; this loan is provided by private lenders, which ensure favorable terms on a mortgage. This simply means that a 90% disabled veteran will always receive a low interest rate and down payments on their homes and properties. Veterans can use these loans to buy, rebuild, and repair their homes to their taste.
Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Veterans with a 90% disability rating are entitled to VR&E benefits, which provide career services and counseling, which include resume development, training, and other needed assistance.
