Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay
Military retirees receive both full retirement and VA disability pay (no offset).
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Monthly Compensation — Federal
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Where it applies
- United States
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay?
Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay is a federal monthly compensation benefit for veterans. Military retirees receive both full retirement and VA disability pay (no offset). Requires 50%+ VA disability rating.
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
How to apply
Contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000 for application instructions.
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Regular military retiree (20+ years of service) OR Reserve/Guard retiree at age 60 (with 20 qualifying years) OR Chapter 61 medical retiree with 20+ years of service — AND a VA disability rating of 50% or higher.
What Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay covers
Statutory basis
10 U.S.C. § 1414. Phase-in completed January 1, 2014 — full concurrent receipt is now in effect.
Payment
Automatic — no application required. DoD and VA coordinate the payments through DFAS.
Important to know
Chapter 61 medical retirees with FEWER than 20 years of service are NOT eligible for CRDP, but may qualify for CRSC if their disability is combat-related.
CRDP does not require a combat-related disability — it is purely longevity-based. (Combat-relatedness is a CRSC requirement, not a CRDP requirement.)
CRDP-restored military retirement pay is taxable as ordinary income. (CRSC, by contrast, is tax-free — factor this into the annual CRDP/CRSC election.)
CRDP and CRSC cannot be received simultaneously; you receive whichever is higher. DFAS sends an annual Open Season letter (typically January) for switching between them.
How to apply for Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay
How it works
Normally, VA disability compensation offsets military retirement pay dollar-for-dollar. CRDP eliminates this offset, allowing you to collect BOTH full military retirement pay AND full VA disability compensation.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dfas.mil
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Frequently asked questions about Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay
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Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$180.42/month
VA Disability Compensation (20%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$356.66/month
VA Disability Compensation (30%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$552.47/month
Dependent Allowance
Additional monthly payment to the veteran for qualifying dependents.
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