Question:
Is VA disability pay counted when applying for low income housing?
Jim's Reply:
Almost every charitable or low income benefit is subjected to a means test. When your total income is calculated almost every organization will count every penny that comes into your pocket and that includes VA disability money.
Many veterans mistakenly believe that their VA disability money is exempt from means testing but that isn't true, VA disability money is tax exempt and that ends it. I'm confident that if you're applying for low income housing you'll have to reveal all your VA income.
A note of caution to others who may read this...hiding income isn't legal and when you're caught you can be made to pay it all back. As frustrating as it may be, recording the facts is always best. Good luck!