Can a military retiree lose their retirement benefits?

Procedures of the Military Departments may suspend retired pays under authority of the head of the retired pay activity, if the retiree fails to take necessary administrative actions on time, or if the retiree declines further payments.

Can retirees use the commissary overseas?

Yes, since November 2003, members of the Guard and Reserve – including the Ready Reserve, Selected Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve, Inactive National Guard, Guard and Reserve retirees and their authorized family members – have enjoyed unlimited access to commissaries in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico.

Can you shop at the PX with a VA card?

Do I need to apply for commissary and exchange privileges? You don’t need to apply, but you’ll need to have the right kind of ID at checkout. You can show your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or a letter from VA along with your passport or driver’s license.

Does Social Security count as income for VA survivors pension?

Survivors Pension, also often called Death Pension, is a VA benefit available to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse or unmarried child of a deceased veteran. This benefit is tax-free and only available if the deceased veteran had wartime service.

Can veterans get on military bases?

Only with a VHIC can the veteran get access to the base. All a veteran has to do is take their VHIC, along with valid state ID, driver’s license or passport, to an installation’s Pass and ID office. It turns out a lot has changed since many veterans left the U.S. military.

Can I use my VA card to get on base?

Only with a VHIC can the veteran get access to the base. All a veteran has to do is take their VHIC, along with valid state ID, driver’s license or passport, to an installation’s Pass and ID office. If this office isn’t outside the base, call ahead to find out where to go.