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Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is one of the most valuable benefits available to military retirees with disabilities linked to combat or other hazardous service. CRSC provides tax-free payments that restore retirement pay offset by VA disability compensation. Because eligibility depends on proving that a disability is truly combat-related—not merely service-connected—many veterans struggle to secure the benefits they are entitled to receive.
To qualify, a veteran must show that at least one service-connected disability resulted from armed conflict, hazardous duty, training simulating war, or an instrumentality of war, such as weapons systems or military vehicles. Understanding CRSC eligibility, gathering the right medical and service records, and presenting clear evidence of the combat-related event are essential steps in the process. Veterans may also be entitled to CRSC retroactive pay going back up to six years, depending on when the VA awarded the underlying disability rating.
Because the application requires detailed proof and is often denied for avoidable errors, having knowledgeable legal support can make a significant difference. Krause Law helps veterans identify qualifying disabilities, develop strong documentation, and navigate CRSC claims and appeals with precision. Our goal is to ensure veterans receive every dollar of Combat-Related Special Compensation they rightfully earned through sacrifice and service.
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a program that gives tax-free payments to military retirees whose disabilities were caused by combat or other dangerous military activities. These payments were created to restore retirement pay that gets reduced when a veteran also receives VA disability compensation. CRSC is meant to recognize the sacrifices veterans made in situations […]
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