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How a Veterans Disability Settlement Can Affect a Divorce Case
Jim's 58 year old client is permanently disabled due to his service in the military. He receives a monthly pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
He would like to know how the verdict of a jury will affect his VA benefits. The answer is that it will not. However, it will have an impact on the income sources of his other income sources.
Can I get compensation for an accident?
You could be eligible for a settlement in the event that you served in the military but are now permanently disabled because of injuries or illnesses. This settlement can help compensate you for medical bills, lost income and other costs that resulted from your illness or injury. The kind of settlement you are eligible for will depend on whether or not your illness or injury is a result of a service connection, the VA benefits you are eligible for, and the cost to treat your injury or accident.
For instance, Jim is a 58-year veteran who was diagnosed with permanent disabilities from two years of service in the Vietnam War. He isn't in a position to have enough work space to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, however, he can claim the VA Pension which offers free medical treatment and cash according to his financial need. He wants to learn how a personal injuries settlement can affect his ability to be eligible for this benefit.
The answer will depend on whether the settlement is in the form of a lump sum or a structured settlement. Structured settlements are settlements that are paid over a long period of time rather than in a single payment, and the amount paid by the defendant is calculated to offset any existing VA benefits. A lump sum settlement will probably impact any benefits already in place because the VA considers it a tax-deductible income and will annually increase it. In the event that there are any excess assets remain after the twelve month period when the settlement has been annualized Jim may be eligible to apply again for the pension benefit, but only if his assets are lower than a threshold with which the VA is able to agree establishes financial need.
Do I need to employ an attorney?
Many spouses, service members and former spouses are confused about VA disability compensation and its impact on money issues in divorce cases. There are many other reasons, but some people think that the Department of Veterans Affairs' compensation payments can be divided as a military pension in a divorce or that they are "off limits" when it comes to calculation of child support and alimony. These misconceptions can lead to grave financial errors.
While it is possible to make an initial claim for disability benefits by yourself, the majority of disabled veterans require the help of a qualified attorney. A veteran's disability lawyer who is experienced can examine your medical documents and gather the required evidence needed to build a strong argument to the VA. The lawyer can also help to make any appeals you need to get the benefits you're entitled.
The majority of VA disability lawyers don't charge for consultations. The government also pays the lawyer directly from your payment of retroactive benefits. This is a benefit of the Equal Access to Justice Act. The amount of retroactive past due benefits that your lawyer will be paid should be clearly outlined in your fee agreement. A fee agreement could stipulate for instance that the government will give the attorney up to 20% of retroactive benefits. The attorney is responsible for any additional costs.
Can I Garnish My VA Benefits?
When a disabled veteran receives compensation from the VA it is received in the form of monthly payments. The payments are intended to offset the effects of injuries, illnesses or disabilities that were suffered or aggravated during a veteran's time of service. Like all income, the veterans disability benefits are subject to garnishment.
Garnishment is a legal action that allows a judge to order an employer or government agency to deduct funds from the paycheck of a person who is in debt and to send them directly to the creditor. In the event of divorce, garnishment could be used to pay for spousal support or child support.
There are some situations where a veteran's benefits can be encashable. Most often, it is the case of a veteran who renounced his military retirement in order to receive disability compensation. In these cases the pension portion that is allocated to disability benefits can be garnished in order to pay for family support obligations.
In other circumstances it is possible for a veteran's benefits to be seized to pay medical expenses or past-due federal student loans. In these situations a judge can refer a case directly to the VA to obtain the information they need. It is essential for disabled veterans to hire a knowledgeable attorney to ensure that their disability benefits aren't garnished. This will prevent them from having to rely on payday lenders or private loans.
Can I Represent Myself in a Divorce Case?
VA disability settlements are an excellent help to veterans disability law firms as well as their families. However they also come with specific complications. For example, if a veteran gets divorced and receives a VA disability settlement, they should be aware of how this will affect their benefits.
One of the major issues in this regard is whether or not disability payments are considered to be divisible assets in a divorce. This question has been resolved in two ways. A Colorado court of appeals ruling determined that VA disability payments were not property and therefore could not be divided in this manner. Another way is through the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Howell which held that garnishing a veteran's VA disability payments to pay for the payment of alimony is in violation of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA).
Another concern related to this topic is how the disability benefits are treated in the context of child maintenance and support. The USFSPA and the Supreme Court both forbid states from counting disability benefits as income for these purposes. However, some states have taken the opposite approach. For instance, Colorado adds up all sources of income to determine how much in support a spouse requires and then adds the disability benefits to take into the fact that they are tax-free.
It is also important to know how divorce can affect their disability compensation and how their ex spouses could slash their benefits. By being informed about these issues, veterans can safeguard their benefits as well as avoid any unintended consequences.
Jim's 58 year old client is permanently disabled due to his service in the military. He receives a monthly pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
He would like to know how the verdict of a jury will affect his VA benefits. The answer is that it will not. However, it will have an impact on the income sources of his other income sources.
Can I get compensation for an accident?
You could be eligible for a settlement in the event that you served in the military but are now permanently disabled because of injuries or illnesses. This settlement can help compensate you for medical bills, lost income and other costs that resulted from your illness or injury. The kind of settlement you are eligible for will depend on whether or not your illness or injury is a result of a service connection, the VA benefits you are eligible for, and the cost to treat your injury or accident.
For instance, Jim is a 58-year veteran who was diagnosed with permanent disabilities from two years of service in the Vietnam War. He isn't in a position to have enough work space to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, however, he can claim the VA Pension which offers free medical treatment and cash according to his financial need. He wants to learn how a personal injuries settlement can affect his ability to be eligible for this benefit.
The answer will depend on whether the settlement is in the form of a lump sum or a structured settlement. Structured settlements are settlements that are paid over a long period of time rather than in a single payment, and the amount paid by the defendant is calculated to offset any existing VA benefits. A lump sum settlement will probably impact any benefits already in place because the VA considers it a tax-deductible income and will annually increase it. In the event that there are any excess assets remain after the twelve month period when the settlement has been annualized Jim may be eligible to apply again for the pension benefit, but only if his assets are lower than a threshold with which the VA is able to agree establishes financial need.
Do I need to employ an attorney?
Many spouses, service members and former spouses are confused about VA disability compensation and its impact on money issues in divorce cases. There are many other reasons, but some people think that the Department of Veterans Affairs' compensation payments can be divided as a military pension in a divorce or that they are "off limits" when it comes to calculation of child support and alimony. These misconceptions can lead to grave financial errors.
While it is possible to make an initial claim for disability benefits by yourself, the majority of disabled veterans require the help of a qualified attorney. A veteran's disability lawyer who is experienced can examine your medical documents and gather the required evidence needed to build a strong argument to the VA. The lawyer can also help to make any appeals you need to get the benefits you're entitled.
The majority of VA disability lawyers don't charge for consultations. The government also pays the lawyer directly from your payment of retroactive benefits. This is a benefit of the Equal Access to Justice Act. The amount of retroactive past due benefits that your lawyer will be paid should be clearly outlined in your fee agreement. A fee agreement could stipulate for instance that the government will give the attorney up to 20% of retroactive benefits. The attorney is responsible for any additional costs.
Can I Garnish My VA Benefits?
When a disabled veteran receives compensation from the VA it is received in the form of monthly payments. The payments are intended to offset the effects of injuries, illnesses or disabilities that were suffered or aggravated during a veteran's time of service. Like all income, the veterans disability benefits are subject to garnishment.
Garnishment is a legal action that allows a judge to order an employer or government agency to deduct funds from the paycheck of a person who is in debt and to send them directly to the creditor. In the event of divorce, garnishment could be used to pay for spousal support or child support.
There are some situations where a veteran's benefits can be encashable. Most often, it is the case of a veteran who renounced his military retirement in order to receive disability compensation. In these cases the pension portion that is allocated to disability benefits can be garnished in order to pay for family support obligations.
In other circumstances it is possible for a veteran's benefits to be seized to pay medical expenses or past-due federal student loans. In these situations a judge can refer a case directly to the VA to obtain the information they need. It is essential for disabled veterans to hire a knowledgeable attorney to ensure that their disability benefits aren't garnished. This will prevent them from having to rely on payday lenders or private loans.
Can I Represent Myself in a Divorce Case?
VA disability settlements are an excellent help to veterans disability law firms as well as their families. However they also come with specific complications. For example, if a veteran gets divorced and receives a VA disability settlement, they should be aware of how this will affect their benefits.
One of the major issues in this regard is whether or not disability payments are considered to be divisible assets in a divorce. This question has been resolved in two ways. A Colorado court of appeals ruling determined that VA disability payments were not property and therefore could not be divided in this manner. Another way is through the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Howell which held that garnishing a veteran's VA disability payments to pay for the payment of alimony is in violation of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA).
Another concern related to this topic is how the disability benefits are treated in the context of child maintenance and support. The USFSPA and the Supreme Court both forbid states from counting disability benefits as income for these purposes. However, some states have taken the opposite approach. For instance, Colorado adds up all sources of income to determine how much in support a spouse requires and then adds the disability benefits to take into the fact that they are tax-free.
It is also important to know how divorce can affect their disability compensation and how their ex spouses could slash their benefits. By being informed about these issues, veterans can safeguard their benefits as well as avoid any unintended consequences.