VA Disability Compensation is a monthly payment that varies in proportion to the degree of disability. Rates for veterans with dependents may be higher.
The benefits are tax-free.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have a service-connected disability, injury or disease that was incurred in or aggravated by your active military service.
There’s no requirement as to length of service.
Compensation may also be paid to certain veterans who were disabled from VA health care or while participating in our Vocational Rehabilitation or Compensated Work Therapy programs.
Generally, in order to receive VA benefits and services the veteran/servicemember's character of discharge or service must be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g., honorable, under honorable conditions, general). However, individuals receiving undesirable, bad conduct, and other types of dishonorable discharges may qualify for VA benefits depending on a determination made by VA.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To complete an application, use VA Form 21-526, “Veteran’s Application for Compensation or Pension.” You can complete the application online at
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp
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For more information, visit http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/.
If you have questions:
- Visit https://iris.va.gov/ to search Frequently Asked Questions or ask a question on-line.
- Call 1-800-827-1000.
- Call 1-800-829-4833, if you are hearing impaired.
Managing Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
http://www.vba.va.gov
