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A member who waives his or her retired pay in order to receive VA compensation or a pension may benefit for these reasons: 1  VA benefits are nontaxable income for federal, state, and local income taxation. 2  VA benefits may exceed the retired pay entitlement.
You can continue to enjoy VA health care, which means you have: 1  Medical care rated among the best in the U.S. 2  Immediate benefits of health care coverage. Veterans may apply for VA health care enrollment at any time. 3  No enrollment fee, monthly premiums, or deductibles. Most Veterans have no out-of-pocket costs. Some Veterans may have to pay small copayments for health care or prescription drugs. More than 1,500 places available to get your care. This means your coverage can go with you if you travel or move.