question How does divorce impact 100% P&T veterans' benefits?

[LivelyLamb]

Being 100% P&T with a wife and three children, I'm currently facing a divorce. Does this situation affect my VA compensation?

 

[CalVet]

Short answer: Yes, there's about a $200 difference.

Long answer:
You're getting paid for Veteran, Spouse, and Child ($4,098.87) plus two additional children under the age of 18 ($103.55 * 2 = $207.10), a total of $4305.97.

You will instead be getting paid for Veteran and Child ($3,877.22) plus two additional children under the age of 18 ($207.10), a total of $4,084.32.

Your VA compensation will be reduced by $221.65 by removing your wife as a dependent.

Source:

2024 Veterans disability compensation rates | Veterans Affairs

Review 2024 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members.

www.va.gov

 

[LivelyLamb]

Thank you for that explanation of how compensation payments work!

 

[troppy]

When your divorce is finalized, you must remove your wife immediately to avoid continued payments and debt from being overpaid.

 

[LivelyLamb]

When your divorce is finalized, you must remove your wife immediately to avoid continued payments and debt from being overpaid.

Thanks! I'll be sure to do that right away.