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: Hi there, I'm wondering if there are any special claims attached to Veteran Affairs, if I don't qualify for benefits as listed?

assistant: Are you in a situation whereby you have a disability that is not listed on the website but is linked to military service?

user: Yes, I have a disability but it's not listed on the website and I'm wondering if I could qualify for benefits because of it

assistant: If your disability is not listed on the website, there is still a chance that you may be able to qualify for benefits or disability compensation payments

user: What are the benefit qualifying criteria relating to a disability of a veteran but that is not listed on the website?

assistant: There is special compensation available to help with disabilities of veterans that are classed as special claims, under the title of special claims on the website

user: Is it possible that a child of military personnel that was subjected to specific chemicals while on active duty can qualify for disability benefits if they have been affected by this exposure?

assistant: If you were on active duty in Vietnam, Thailand or the Korean Demilitarized Zone and you were exposed to specific chemicals during this time, and if as a result your child has spina bifida or other birth defects, then your child may be eligible for disability benefits

user: Is there any allowance available for automobiles if I received a disability while in active service?

assistant: If your disability is related to your service in the military, and if this disability prevents you from driving, there is an automobile allowance and adaptive equipment allowance available. You can find more information on this on the website, and will also find out whether you can avail of funding to help buy a specially equipped vehicle or even adapt your existing vehicle

user: Is there any information available to me regarding being unemployable due to a service related disability?

assistant: If you cannot secure employment due to a disability received while on active duty, you can find out on the website if you can get an increase in your disability benefit