CRSC

Combat-Related Special Compensation 

Throughout history, our nation's veterans have trained for combat. Many of you served on the front lines and many served in critical support roles. All of you served with distinction and deserve to be compensated for your sacrifices for our country.

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible retired veterans with combat-related injuries. With CRSC you can receive an amount equal to or less than your length of service retirement pay and your VA disability compensation, if the injury is combat-related.

CRSC New

NEW Briefing and Tutorial Videos are Available in our Downloads Section!

Many questions can be addressed using this website and the Official CRSC Program Guidance (1 Jan '04).

Please visit our downloads section to find these helpful videos which will give you a briefing on CRSC benefits, including eligibility and what documentation is needed to file your claim. The Tutorial video will show you step-by-step how to fill out your claim form.

New Mailing Address specifically for Army CRSC claim submissions.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: AHRC-PDR-C (CRSC), Dept 420
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122-5402
  

Fax number: 502-613-9550      

Program History

Since the late 1800's, retired veterans with disabilities waived their regular retired pay to receive Veterans Administration (VA) disability compensation. This system has been unique to military retirement, since all other Federal service retirees are entitled to receive their full regular retirement and disability compensation.

Enacted by Congress on December 2, 2002, the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program restores military retired pay to eligible retired veterans with combat-related injuries.

The CRSC program is a special part of a larger legislative initiative to restore military retirement compensation that is on par with Federal service benefits.

As a result of this legislation, Congress authorized two programs for disabled retired veterans: Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Program and Concurrent Retirement and Disability Program (CRDP).

View information on the differences between CRSC and CRDP
View information on the differences between CRSC I vs CRSC II
 

What is CRSC?

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a form of concurrent receipt which is paid monthly. It restores military retired pay that is offset when a Military Retiree accepts compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a disability or condition that can be attributed to a combat-related event as defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) program guidance. This allows eligible Retirees to concurrently receive an amount equal to or less than their length of service retirement pay and their VA disability compensation, if the injury is combat-related.

Who can assist you with your claim?

If you have questions about the CRSC claim process or claim form, please refer to the CRSC frequently asked questions (FAQs) section. If you need additional assistance, please call 1-866-281-3254. CRSC service representatives are standing by to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 AM EST to 7 PM EST. In addition, several veterans' service organizations (VSOs) can assist you with your claim, view a list of Veteran Service Organizations.

Links that can assist you with your Claim

To go to the Home Page, Go to: Home

To determine if you are Eligible, Go to: Eligibility

To see a list of Frequently Asked Questions, Go to: FAQs

To see how to Apply for CRSC, Go to: Apply for CRSC

To see how to Apply for Reconsideration, Go to: Reconsiderations

To downloads Forms, Video and Tutorial, Go to: Downloads

To see What's New in the program, Go to: What's New

To Contact us, Go to: Contact Us

If you are an Ambassador, Go to: Ambassadors

If you are a current Affiliate or wish to become an Affiliate, Go to: Affiliates

For additional Links, Go to: Links

If you would like information on TSGLI, Go to: TSGLI

If you would like information on Pay Allowance and Continuation, Go to: PAC