Special claims 
Do you have a disability that isn t listed on this site as being linked to military service? You may still be able to get disability compensation payments or other benefits. If you re a Veteran with a disability we ve concluded is the result of an illness or injury caused or made worse by your active - duty service called a service - connected disability , you may be able to get special compensation to help with disabilities like the ones listed below. Automobile allowance and adaptive equipmentIf your service - connected disability prevents you from driving, find out if you can get money to help buy a specially equipped vehicle or make needed changes to your existing vehicle. Birth defects linked to Agent OrangeIf you were exposed to specific chemicals while serving in Vietnam, Thailand, or the Korean Demilitarized Zone , and your child has spina bifida or other birth defects , your child may be eligible for disability benefits. Replacing damaged clothingIf your clothing s been damaged by your prosthetic or orthopedic device or by medicine you re taking for a skin condition find out if you can get money to help buy new clothes. Recovery from surgery or an immobilizing disability convalescence If you re recovering from surgery or other treatment that s left you unable to move , find out if you can get temporary disability payments or other benefits. Dental careIf you re a Veteran, find out if you can get dental care through VA. Time spent in a hospitalIf you spent time in a VA or VA - approved hospital for a service - connected disability, find out if you can get benefits like disability payments for that time. Being unable to work Individual Unemployability If you can t work because of your service - connected disability , find out if you can get increased disability payments. Title 38 U.S.C. 1151 disabilitiesIf you suffered an added disability while getting VA medical care or taking part in a VA program designed to help you find, get, or keep a j

user: What comes under the title of special claims when dealing with Veteran Affairs

assistant: Do you suffer from a disability that is related to military service that is not listed on this website?

user: I don't personally, no

assistant: Are you a veteran that suffered a disability while in active service with the military or a disability that has been worsened by your active duty?

user: Yes, I fall into this category

assistant: In this case, you may be able to qualify for special compensation to help with your disability

user: Is there any allowance for driving or driving equipment that is available under the VA special claims?

assistant: Yes there is, if your service-connected disability prevents you from driving, you may be able to apply for money to purchase a specially equipped vehicle or make special adaptations to your existing vehicle

user: Is there any allowance available to the children of military personnel that were exposed to harmful chemicals during active duty?

assistant: Any personnel that were exposed to harmful chemicals while serving in Vietnam, Thailand or the Korean Demilitarized Zone and if those personnel have children that show signs of birth defects like spina bifida, then the child may qualify for disability benefits

user: What happens if I have a disability that is not listed on the VA website but was caused during military service?

assistant: You can check the website for further information, but you may qualify for compensation payments or other benefits