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jordan2
I am totally confused about my pension. Four years after applying, and getting the assistance of a pro bono attorney, I received a lump sum payment and now receive the maximum of $985 per month for a single person, no dependents.
I also began to receive regular Social Security payments when I became 62 years of age in 2008. I am still confused about exactly what kind of pension I receive but I think its improved disability and is based on income. I have no service connected disability but I do receive medical benefits. I do not receive full dental benefits although I have a hearing coming up for that.
After I began to receive pension benefits and also after I began to receive Social Security, I wrote the regional office a letter to make sure I was eligible to receive both because I read somewhere I might not be able to receive both. No answer so I went to the Regional Office in person and completed some paperwork asking for an explanation, clearly stating that I was receiving social security. No one has ever replied so I hoping that I am eligible to receive both. I would be in a real mess if I had to give them the money back as it takes every penny for me survive.
I also recently called on the phone to reconfirm and was also told that the pension benefits were not taxable.
Am I OK in receiving both checks? I just want some peace of mind.
Thanks for any clarification you might can offer.
I forgot to mention that I was diagnosed with PTSD but as best I can tell, my pension is not related to it except that I receive medical benefits.
I was honorably discharged in December of 1971 after 4 years active duty in the USAF.
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