Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief last revised: Jan 30, 2026
§ 3.751 - Statutory awards; retired service personnel.

Retired Regular and Reserve officers and enlisted personnel are not entitled to statutory awards of disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs in addition to their retirement pay. However, under § 3.750(c), eligible persons may waive an amount equal to the basic disability compensation and any statutory award otherwise payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

[41 FR 53797, Dec. 9, 1976]
cite as: 38 CFR 3.751