Veterans Disability Benefits
If you are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces with disabilities connected to, or aggravated by, active service, you may be eligible for veterans disability benefits. Veterans disability benefits consist of payments to the veteran from the United States government.
To receive these benefits, you must apply through the Veterans Administration.
This guide is intended to help you get started on the process of filing a veterans disability benefits claim on your own
But if your initial claim is denied, or if your disability rating was significantly lower than you expected, you should contact a qualified veterans disability attorney to discuss your options.
What Are Veterans Disability Benefits?
Veterans disability benefits, also called VA disability compensation, is a monetary payment to a disabled veteran.
It applies to veterans who have a disability that was caused in whole or in part by their active military service.
who suffers from a disability, you may qualify for assistance.
There are three key elements that are necessary for meeting eligibility for disability benefits from the VA. All three must be true for you to qualify.
What is Total Disability Based on Unemployability?
If your service connected disabilities are so severe that you are unable to perform the mental or physical duties for work, you may be able to receive Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability or TDIU.
What Are Disability Ratings?
If the VA determines that a veteran qualifies for disability benefits, it will assign the disability a rating to signify the extent of the disability or disease. These ratings are assigned in 10% increments, ranging from 10% to 100% disabled.
