Does anyone else out there feel like the VA and the Military side of the house should inform Soldiers better on benefits?

2015-09-19T11:07:57-04:00

VA comp pay and military pay. I felt very ill informed when it came to deciding if I should have my VA comp or military pay with held. There were a lot of details left out about how they work. I unfortunately found out the hard way, when the notification arrived that I owed the Government $18,000. It is a lesson learned and I will need to figure out a way to pay it off. I may need to get another part time job and I do not want to but I am not sure I have any other choice. I really wish the VA and Military pay would get their people together and discuss how to do these options so that no one else gets into this situation.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 19 at 2015 11:31 AM

2015-09-19T11:31:12-04:00

SFC Private RallyPoint Member absolutely it's totally mind blowing when you get out and find out on your own!

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 19 at 2015 2:36 PM

2015-09-19T14:36:40-04:00

Yes i do

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 19 at 2015 8:22 PM

2015-09-19T20:22:04-04:00

I am sure you can work out a payment plan with the IRS. Yes there is a disconnect between the military and the VA.