If you file a joint return you do not enter VA benefits he receives since they are not taxable, but his SSA1099 for Social Security must be entered----and even if you file separately, then he would have to file MFS also and enter the SSA1099 on his own return--just not the VA benefits.
You cannot file as HOH if you have lived together all year. Your filing choices are marred filing separately or married filing jointly. As VolvoGirl suggested, you could file a joint return and include the injured spouse form to protect your part of the refund. That form will delay processing.
INJURED SPOUSE
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1910698-how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation
To use Form 8379 to report Injured Spouse: Go to
Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Tax Forms
On Miscellaneous tax forms, click start or update for Report an Innocent or Injured Spouse
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