Service-Connected Disability Compensation for Veterans
Veterans disability compensation is available to veterans whose disabilities are service-connected, as long as those disabilities weren't caused by the veteran's own willful misconduct. In addition, a veteran must not have had a dishonorable discharge (or certain other types of discharge). If you need to get your discharge changed or you've been denied benefits, you may want to arrange a consultation a VA-certified lawyer.
To get veterans disability compensation benefits, you must be able to prove your medical condition was caused by or worsened by your service.
How the VA rates your disability and sets the amount of veterans disability compensation.
The VA rates all service-connected mental illnesses by the severity of limitations and symptoms.
The effective date for disability compensation benefits is usually the date the VA received your application.
The answer depends on how long you've been in service, your disability rating, and whether you can restore your VA offset.
Injuries that result from accidents while you're on active duty can qualify you for disability compensation.
Only certain types of misconduct will keep you from getting veterans disability benefits.
Disability compensation benefits are available to veterans who suffer from a disease or injury that was caused or worsened by their military service.
If you are willing to do some legwork, you can submit a Fully Developed Claim and get a faster answer on veterans disability compensation.
Applying for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be a long, frustrating process.
The VA may send you to a Compensation & Pension Exam before deciding your disability compensation claim. If you have several disabilities, you may be asked to report for several C&P exams.
How surviving family members can get all available benefits after a loved one dies.
Veterans struggling with depression may be able to get a VA disability rating based on how severe the symptoms are.
Like all veterans, Gulf War veterans are eligible for disability compensation for service-connected disabilities that first occurred or were worsened during military service.
Hearing loss and tinnitus are common among veterans. Here's how the VA tests and rates vision and hearing loss caused by service.
If you have PTSD that was caused or got worse by your time in service, you can get a VA disability rating.
Veterans with service-connected heart and cardiovascular conditions may be able to get a VA disability rating.
Vietnam vets can get disability compensation for some diseases many years after exposure to Agent Orange.
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