Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay

Military retirees receive both full retirement and VA disability pay (no offset).

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Verified May 12, 2026 against dfas.mil

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

Veterans

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.

Verify at official source

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.

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Frequently asked questions about Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay

Who qualifies for Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay?

Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay is for Veterans; requires 50%+ VA disability rating. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.

What VA disability rating do I need for Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay?

Requires 50%+ VA disability rating.

Where can I verify Concurrent Retirement & Disability Pay?

Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.