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Do I Qualify — and For How Much?Most rated conditions pay $1,133–$3,939/mo at 50–100% (2026 table). Free · 4 questions · see your estimated range.
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New to CRSC? Watch the Free Explainer3 minutes · what it is — and why vets leave $500–$2,000/mo unclaimed
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What the math looks like — 2026 rates
Chapter 61 · E-5 at 8 years~$817/mo new money + $29K–$59K back pay
Chapter 61 · E-6 at 12 years~$1,438/mo new money + $51K–$103K back pay
20-year O-5 · 100% VA~$950/mo kept from taxes + up to $34K amending 3 years of returns
Illustrative examples at 2026 rates — your number depends on your ratings and record. Get your range →
Already on CRDP? It’s taxed — CRSC isn’t. Switching can keep $150–$950/mo in your pocket, and a retroactive award can mean amending up to 3 years of returns for $5,000–$34,000 back from the IRS.
Divorced and splitting retired pay? CRSC generally can’t be divided like retired pay was — for some vets that’s hundreds a month that stays home. How it works →
The Supreme Court killed the 6-year back-pay cap. Claims reaching back 10+ years can exceed $200,000. The quiz shows your range →
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Educational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Estimates are illustrative and not a guarantee. CRSC eligibility and amounts are determined by your branch of service. Standfast is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the VA or DoD.