Married Vets Can Be Each Other's Dependents?

[hedgey]

While talking to my VSO this morning, he mentioned that I need to fill out the 21-686c that came with my decision letter. I told him that I wasn't sure I could do that since my daughter and I are already listed as my husband's dependents. Is he correct? I can claim my husband as my dependent, while he claims me?

I'm finally going to be able to really contribute to the household coffers in a meaningful way - I'm thrilled beyond words about that. But I'm unclear about dependency...

Can anyone clarify this?

Thanks!

[brokensoldier244th]

Im not trying to ruffle.

I still don't understand the rationale though-both partys are supporting the same dependents. Maybe regular(civilian) disability comp is like that, too, I don't know. Do you know why they wouldn't consider it doubling up, like they do retirement and SS offset?

*shrug*

It is legal and it is allowed. I specifically asked the VA about that when they began paying me comp for my wife. They told me I was entitled to it.

Edited August 18, 2010 by brokensoldier244th

[hedgey]

Well I thought it sounded weird, but the VA did send me the 686c with my decision letter. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about this.

[brokensoldier244th]

Well I thought it sounded weird, but the VA did send me the 686c with my decision letter. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about this.

Edited August 18, 2010 by brokensoldier244th