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SERVICE-CONNECTED VETERAN'S DISABILITY BENEFITS
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VA Disability Compensation
Cannon Disability Law helps Veterans obtain service-connected disability benefits.
What Is VA Disability Compensation?
Disability compensation is a tax-free benefit paid to a veteran for disabilities that are a result of or made worse by injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. Disability compensation is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care.
What makes a Veteran Eligible for Disability Benefits?
You may be eligible for disability compensation if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
How Much Does the VA Pay?
The basic service-connected benefit ranges from $133 to $3,068 per month, depending on your VA disability rating.
It is possible to be paid additional amounts, in certain instances, if:
How Can You Apply?
Veterans can apply by filling out VA Form 21-526EZ, APPLICATION FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND RELATED COMPENSATION BENEFITS. If you have any of the following material, please attach it to your application:
What Is VA Disability Compensation?
Disability compensation is a tax-free benefit paid to a veteran for disabilities that are a result of or made worse by injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. Disability compensation is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care.
What makes a Veteran Eligible for Disability Benefits?
You may be eligible for disability compensation if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
How Much Does the VA Pay?
The basic service-connected benefit ranges from $133 to $3,068 per month, depending on your VA disability rating.
It is possible to be paid additional amounts, in certain instances, if:
- you have very severe disabilities or loss of limb(s)
- you have a spouse, child(ren), or dependent parent(s)
- you have a seriously disabled spouse
How Can You Apply?
Veterans can apply by filling out VA Form 21-526EZ, APPLICATION FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND RELATED COMPENSATION BENEFITS. If you have any of the following material, please attach it to your application:
- Discharge or separation papers (DD214 or equivalent)
- Dependency records (marriage & children's birth certificates)
- Medical evidence (doctor & hospital reports)