Vets, Waive VA Pay for Full Military Salary? Comment Now
Published Date: 9/15/2025
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Summary
The VA wants to hear from veterans about a form that lets them waive their VA benefits to keep getting their military pay and allowances. This helps veterans avoid losing money when they get both types of payments. You’ve got 60 days to share your thoughts before any changes happen!
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Form lets veterans keep military pay
You can use a VA form to waive VA compensation or pension so you can continue receiving your military pay and allowances instead of both payments. The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for public comment on that proposed form and is allowing 60 days from publication to submit comments.
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