Extra Benefits At 50%

[Signal6]

I thought I read somewhere there are extra benefits if you reach 50%. Other than the obvious extra compensation, are there other benefits if you are 50% or greater?

Thanks

Tom

[Squints]

I thought I read somewhere there are extra benefits if you reach 50%. Other than the obvious extra compensation, are there other benefits if you are 50% or greater?

Thanks

Tom

Hi Tom,

You do receive extra benefits at 50%. I'm not sure of them all, but I know free healthcare for non-service connected injuries (in addition to service connected of course) is one of them. The downside is you have to use the VA's healthcare. You can also apply for vocational rehab at, I think, 20%.

[poolguy11550]

I thought I read somewhere there are extra benefits if you reach 50%. Other than the obvious extra compensation, are there other benefits if you are 50% or greater?

Thanks

Tom

No co-pay on VA meds.

[carlie]

signal16,

All medical care, treatment, RX's, prosthetics,etc... with no co-pays.

If you fall off your roof, break half your bones, end up in a body cast

and need round the clock care for months - VA will handle these needs with

no co-pays from you.

Also,

Check your state veterans web site - you may have more benefits there,

like a reduction in property taxes.

carlie

Edited February 25, 2009 by carlie
sp

[Jayg]

signal16,

All medical care, treatment, RX's, prosthetics,etc... with no co-pays.

If you fall off your roof, break half your bones, end up in a body cast

and need round the clock care for months - VA will handle these needs with

no co-pays from you.

Also,

Check your state veterans web site - you may have more benefits there,

like a reduction in property taxes.

carlie

By example, In Texas you get a property tax break at any rating from 10%. The major shift here comes from 60% though. I can't recall the specifics (only 40% so far but hope March's hearing will change that drastically) but generally, Car registration pennies on the dollar with option of a special disabled veteran's license plate, Hunting/fishing license like $5. things like that.