A&A Aid and Attendance describes a severity of disability that is beyond Housebound condition. This may also add additional payments to Compensation or Pension from the VA.
BX this is the Base Exchange, and is the same thing as PX, Post Exchange.
CRDP Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments, this acronym was instituted in 2004 for the current CR and CRSC Concurrent retirement pay for military retirees in addition to their compensation payments from the VA. This benefit is paid by the Department of Defense.
CR stands for Concurrent Receipt
CRSC stands for Combat Related Special Compensation
HB Housebound describes severity of disability that may add additional payment to Compensation or Pension from the VA.
NSC Non Service Connected - Injury or illness that exists, but is not directly linked to service time.
RO Regional Office - Place where claims and the benefits portion of the VA are handled. VA Medical Centers fall under the Health Care branch of the VA. Regional Offices are under the Benefits branch.
SC Service Connected - Directly linked to injury or illness acquired or aggravated in the service. SC status can only be recognized after a claim is filed and ruled favorably on by the Veterans Administration.
SSA Social Security Administration - These benefits are explained in a later portion of the booklet.
SSI Supplemental Security Income
SSD Social Security Disability
SO Service Officer, representative of one of the service organizations, such as the Disabled American Veterans or the Veterans of Foreign Wars. They may assist in filing claims.
VA Veterans Administration - Formally, the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VBC Veteran's Benefits Counselor. Employee of the VA who works with veterans in exploring their benefits eligibility.
VIST Visually Impairment Services Team. VA Medical Facility Program that helps visually impaired patients.
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