Chapter 35 REDUCES VA Disability Pay??? Here's Why

✅ Chapter 35 (DEA) Benefits for Dependent Children: The “Paycheck Swap” Veterans Need to Know (2026 Rates) If you’re a 100% Disabled Veteran with a child heading to college or trade school, Chapter 35 (DEA — Dependents’ Educational Assistance) can be a HUGE monthly benefit… but it can also surprise your budget if you don’t know the rules. In this video, I break down how Chapter 35 works for dependent children, why your VA disability compensation can go DOWN when your child starts using DEA, and how the money shift usually works out in your favor. ✅ Who this video is for: • Veterans rated 100% (or eligible families) • Parents with kids 18+ in college, trade school, or approved training • Families trying to maximize VA education benefits without budget surprises ⚠️ Friendly reminder: Rates and eligibility rules can change. Always confirm on VA.gov and talk with your school certifying official / VA education office for your specific situation. ------------ Veteran Channel Sponsors: 🫡 Wild Bill's Craft Beverage Company - Veteran Franchises Available - www.DrinkWildBills.com 🫡 MVMT Financial - Veteran-Owned Finance Services - www.mvmtfinancial.com/ 🫡 EbieTravels.com (Space-A). Use Code GREENLOGBOOK for 20% off services. ------------ 👉🏽Leaving the Military? Get My Book: "Bottom Line Up Front - What You Need To Know Before Leaving The Military" On Amazon Now: https://amzn.to/3QSi7I5 👉🏽If life has you overwhelmed, you're not alone. Call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988 👉🏽If you're on FB, join "The Military Retirement Group":   / themilitaryretirementgroup   🫡 Check out "Military Retirement Podcast": on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @militaryretirementpodcast ---------------- *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. *Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, and sponsors are acknowledged. Nothing on this channel is meant to be financial or legal advice; videos, topics, and conversations are for informational and entertainment purposes only. #veterans #life #lifelessons #militarylife #civilianlife #militaryretirement #usmc #Marines #army #navy #airforce #coastguard #motivation #kaizen #MilitaryTransition #MilitaryToCivilian #VADisability #TikTok #OPSEC #TheGreenLogbook #VeteranBenefits #Chapter35 #DEA #VAEducationBenefits #VeteranBenefits #VALaw #100PercentDisabledVeteran #CollegeMoney #TradeSchool #MilitaryRetirement VA disability, VA disability rating, veterans benefits, TikTok veterans, TikTok VA disability, VA claim tips, the civ div, veterans infotap, jocko, navy seals, sof, civdiv, OPSEC for veterans, oversharing on social media, keep benefits private, VA disability culture, veterans on TikTok, should you post VA rating, protect your VA benefits, VSO help, VA claim advice, veteran community, veteran bills 2026, VA legislation update, pending veteran bills, FAST VETS Act, VR&E changes 2026, VA disability claims reform, rural veterans VA exams, VA home loan reform, veteran foreclosure protection, VA claims automation, veteran benefits update, military retirement benefits, VA education benefits, chapter 35 benefits, chapter 35 DEA, DEA benefits, Dependents’ Educational Assistance, VA Chapter 35, VA DEA rates 2026, Chapter 35 rates, VA education benefits, veteran benefits, VA disability compensation dependent, VA dependent child over 18 in school, VA dependent add-on, VA compensation rates 2026, 100% disabled veteran benefits, permanent and total (P&T) disability, P&T veteran benefits, college stipend for dependents, VA education stipend, trade school benefits VA, apprenticeship VA benefits, VA overpayment, VA dependent removal, military retirement, veterans kids college benefits, VA Form 22-5490, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance, education benefits for veterans’ children,