Have been drawing state unemployment checks since Sep.,08, plus V.A. non-service connected pension,($985.00)/mo. since Oct.,08. Told by V.A. rep. to wait till I finish drawing unemployment, turn in to V.A. amount drawn, & V.A. will deduct unemployment amount received from V.A. pension to be spread over a 12 mo. period. This would incur a reduction in pension to something over $500.00/mo. for 12 mos.
My last unemployment check for my regular period will be next week, then eligible for 10 week extension. If I take the 10 week unemployment extension benefit, my V.A. pension will probably be further reduced to between $300 to $400/mo. for 12 mos.
Being single with no debts, I can make it on $500/mo. pension, plus $186/mo. food stamps, plus Sec. 8 housing discount.
If I opt to take the 10 week extension, then a reduction in pension for 12 mos. to $300 to $400/mo. would be pretty tight.
My question is probably a no-brainer, but should I just take the 10 week unemployment extension or simply refuse it? I hate to refuse a 10 week extension, but it might cause too much a pension reduction later.
I've heard that I can apply for a "forgiveness" or hardship case meaning the V.A. might possibly forgive or reduce the total unemployment I will have been paid, but not sure if I can count on that or not.
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MikeE
Greetings,
Have been drawing state unemployment checks since Sep.,08, plus V.A. non-service connected pension,($985.00)/mo. since Oct.,08. Told by V.A. rep. to wait till I finish drawing unemployment, turn in to V.A. amount drawn, & V.A. will deduct unemployment amount received from V.A. pension to be spread over a 12 mo. period. This would incur a reduction in pension to something over $500.00/mo. for 12 mos.
My last unemployment check for my regular period will be next week, then eligible for 10 week extension. If I take the 10 week unemployment extension benefit, my V.A. pension will probably be further reduced to between $300 to $400/mo. for 12 mos.
Being single with no debts, I can make it on $500/mo. pension, plus $186/mo. food stamps, plus Sec. 8 housing discount.
If I opt to take the 10 week extension, then a reduction in pension for 12 mos. to $300 to $400/mo. would be pretty tight.
My question is probably a no-brainer, but should I just take the 10 week unemployment extension or simply refuse it? I hate to refuse a 10 week extension, but it might cause too much a pension reduction later.
I've heard that I can apply for a "forgiveness" or hardship case meaning the V.A. might possibly forgive or reduce the total unemployment I will have been paid, but not sure if I can count on that or not.
Would appreciate any guidance or advice.
Best Regards,
MikeE
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