jeffintenn did not even state what type of VA benefits he was receiving. Below is from the VA website:
Section 306 Disability Pension - Veteran without Dependents 3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2006
Veteran Status Condition Income Limit
Veteran ONLY
The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $12,432 or less Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $12,432 The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $12,932 or less
38 CFR 3.552 Rates (Hospital Reduction) for Special A/A Allowance The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2006, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $12,932 or less
Section 306 Disability Pension Spouse Income Exclusion Under 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective 12/1/06 = $3,967
Section 306 Disability Pension - Veteran with Dependents
3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2006
Veteran Status Condition Income Limit
Veteran with Dependents The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2006 is $16,710 or less
Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $16,710 The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $17,210 or less
38 CFR 3.552 Rates (Hospital Reduction) for Special A/A Allowance The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2006, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $17,210 or less
Section 306 Death Pension
3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2006
Dependent Status Condition Income Limit
Surviving Spouse ONLY The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the surviving spouse's IVAP for 2006 is $12,432 or less
Surviving Spouse AND Child(ren) The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the surviving spouse's IVAP for 2006 is $16,710 or less
Child(ren) ONLY The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the child's IVAP for 2006 is $10,163 or less
Section 306 Death Pension SBP/MIW Annuity Limitation
Effective 12/01/06 = $7,329
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Old Law Disability Pension
3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2006
Veteran's Dependent Status Income Limits
Unmarried Veterans $10,883
Veteran and Spouse or Minor Child (no spouse) $15,690
Veteran's Entitlement Rates Payable
Basic Rates $66.15
10 Years or Age 65 $78.75
If Entitled to A/A $135.45
If Entitled to HB $100.00
Old Law Death Pension
3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2006
Beneficiary Income Limit
Surviving Spouse Only or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) $10,883
Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children) $15,690
Old Law Death Pension SBP/MIW Annuity Limitation = $7,329
3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2006