Military DIsability Retirement taxable?

Hi All,

 

I have a military retirement based on 100% disability according to my retirement order.  Yet I have been paying taxes on this retirement for some time now according to the experts.  It is not from combat injuries.  Should this retirement be taxable?  I understand that VA monies are not taxed.  If it is taxable what do you recommend for reducing the taxes since I can't use any of the retirement income to contribute to an IRA?

 

Thank you.