CRSC 100% and VA - Individual Unemployability (UI)

navyguy_1993

navyguy_1993

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I am currently 100% service-connected with the VA receiving a 100% VA compensation benefits. I am also, 100% combat-related for CRSC as of June 2019.

My CRSC benefit is currently based on LOS calculations via my Chapter 61 criteria.

QUESTION: If I apply for and get awarded individual unemployability UI from the VA will my monthly CRSC be increased to what the VA pay tables reflect based on my 100% VA compensation, or will it remain the same as my LOS calculations via my Chapter 61 criteria?

I ask because I have not worked in 20 years, I get SSDI and until I was recently awarded CRSC (June 2019) there were no grounds for me to apply for UI individual unemployability as I had been receiving the max benefit amount from the VA.
 
navyguy_1993 said:
I am currently 100% service-connected with the VA receiving a 100% VA compensation benefits. I am also, 100% combat-related for CRSC as of June 2019.

My CRSC benefit is currently based on LOS calculations via my Chapter 61 criteria.

QUESTION: If I apply for and get awarded individual unemployability UI from the VA will my monthly CRSC be increased to what the VA pay tables reflect based on my 100% VA compensation, or will it remain the same as my LOS calculations via my Chapter 61 criteria?

I ask because I have not worked in 20 years, I get SSDI and until I was recently awarded CRSC (June 2019) there were no grounds for me to apply for UI individual unemployability as I had been receiving the max benefit amount from the VA.
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Hello,

The answer is no; IU would not increase your CRSC because the ceiling in your case is based on the longevity portion of your retired pay as CRSC. I believe I have had CRSC discussions with you previously.

Your CRSC will never increase except for the COLA increases that occur most years. I am not sure one can be considered IU if they are already rated at 100%. The primary benefit of IU is that it is paid at 100%. However, there is a SMC-S that adds to the amount of the 100% schedular rate of compensation.

SMC-S

The housebound benefit or SMC (s) is payable under 38 U.S.C. 1114(s) (38 CFR 3.350(i)) to a Veteran who has a single, SC disability evaluated as totally disabling, and

  • has an additional SC disability, or combination of disabilities, independently evaluated as 60-percent or more disabling, or
  • is permanently housebound due to SC disability.
  • If the Veteran is entitled to housebound benefits by statute (without demonstrating need, under 38 U.S.C. 1114(s)), the additional disability(ies), evaluated as 60-percent or more disabling, must
  • be separate and distinct from the single disability evaluated as totally disabling, and
  • involve separate anatomical segments or body systems
Ron
 
Hi Ron,

Yes, you have helped me. I plan to share my CRSC timeline and story here with everyone else as soon as I receive my retro pay. I have been receiving my CRSC benefit since July 1st, 2019. Like most others, I have no clue as to when I will get the retro pay, I'm hoping it will be soon.
 
navyguy_1993 said:
Hi Ron,

Yes, you have helped me. I plan to share my CRSC timeline and story here with everyone else as soon as I receive my retro pay. I have been receiving my CRSC benefit since July 1st, 2019. Like most others, I have no clue as to when I will get the retro pay, I'm hoping it will be soon.
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I think your updates will be helpful to others.

Thank you.

Ron
 
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