Updated for 2026 VA Rates · 2.8% COLA · Effective Dec 1, 2025
CRSC vs CRDP · 2026

CRSC vs CRDP

Military retirees with VA disability — see which concurrent receipt program pays you more. Compare side-by-side in seconds.

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CRSC requires VA disability be combat-related (Purple Heart, combat training injuries, etc.).

CRSC vs CRDP — what's the difference?

CRSC (Combat-Related Special Compensation): Tax-free monthly payment to compensate for VA offset of retirement pay. Requires combat-related disability. Apply through your branch.

CRDP (Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay): Restores VA-offset retirement pay. Automatic at 50%+ rating. Taxable income.

You can only receive one at a time. CRSC is usually better if eligible because it's tax-free.