Veteran_ Resource_ book_2014

While incarcerated, CalVet recommends that veterans utilize the counselors and
teachers trained to assist them in their preparation in the transition back into
society. For more information, go to www.va.gov/homeless/reentry.asp, or contact:
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Attn: Re-Entry Specialist
5901 E. 7th Street, Building 128 K131
Long Beach, CA 90822-5201
(562) 825-8000
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
Attn: Re-Entry Specialist
795 Willow Road, Building 347 (180 D)
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 493-5000
The compensation and pension benefits veterans receive from the VA change
when they are incarcerated in a federal, state, or local penal institution. The
amount the veteran will be paid depends on the type of benefit and reason for
incarceration.
DISABILITY COMPENSATION PAY
Veterans receiving monthly disability compensation benefits will have their
payment reduced beginning with the 61st day of imprisonment for a felony.
For example, if the payment before going to prison was $243 or more, the new
payment amount will be $123 (10% rate). Veterans receiving $123 before they
were imprisoned will only receive a payment of $61.50 (1/2 of the 10% rate).
Note: Compensation payments will not be reduced for veterans who are released
from incarceration, participated in a work release or half-way house program,
paroled, and completed their sentence.
PENSION PAY
A veterans monthly pension benefits payments will be discontinued effective on
the 61st day of imprisonment following conviction of a felony or misdemeanor.
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