My spouse has a 100% VA disability compensation. It’s due to become permanent in a few years. I would like to start a small internet business or get freelance projects for added income, and also to be self-sufficient. But I don’t want to risk the benefits that he has earned and which we need, especially since I am also handicapped and can only work from home. Some papers floating online say VA compensation is “income independent” as opposed to a pension. But others say no. And what about a partial disability rating like 80%, or if one is 100% only due to being unemployable? Or the rating isn’t permanent yet? Can the spouse work?
Also if a veteran publishes a book or sells a painting on occasion, is that going to be an issue? My husband certainly can’t be employed, but he does enjoy writing fiction as a hobby and other things. He won’t pursue these even if the possible income is small due to the risk to his compensation.