These answers are intended as general guidelines only. Your specific circumstances should be discussed with an attorney to determine how the generic VA benefits awards scheme may affect you and your claim. Reservists cannot qualify for most VA benefits, including disability or death benefits. A. Disability compensation is monthly payments for veterans who are partially or totally disabled due to a service-connected injury or disease. The injury or disease must have been incurred or aggravated during active military service and there must be a current disability related to that disease or injury.
Most veterans file their own claims.
The VA is mandated by law to help you with your claim. Your RO can provide you with names and telephone numbers of these representatives. A. Many claims for disability are denied at the RO level. The process is complex and the VSOs can ease you through it. However, you can represent yourself if you wish.