What to expect after you get a disability rating 
If you got a decision notice from us that confirms your disability rating the rating that measures the severity of your disability , you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits. Find out what benefits you can get. Disability compensation may include financial compensation payments as well as other benefits like health care or job training. If you haven t gotten your decision notice : Check your status , or Contact your nearest VA regional benefit office , or Call us at 800 - 827 - 1000, or Contact us online 

When will I get my first payment? 
If your decision notice shows at least a 10% disability rating , you ll get your first payment within 15 days. We ll pay you either by direct deposit or check. If you don t get a payment after 15 days , please call the Veterans help line at 800 - 827 - 1000, Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. 

What if I disagree with my disability rating? 
If you disagree with your disability rating , you can file an appeal. You ll need to do this within 1 year of getting your decision notice. Learn about how to file an appeal 

How do I get other benefits? 
For health care : If you served on active duty and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge , you may be able to get VA health care. This includes access to VA doctors and care, plus medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions. Apply for VA health care For life insurance : If you re in good health other than your disability caused by service in the military , you can buy Service - Disabled Veterans Insurance S - DVI a government life insurance policy. Apply for S - DVI online. Or , call 800 - 669 - 8477, Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. For education benefits : You can get VA support for college or job training under special programs. Or , talk with a VA education counselor to find out what benefits you may be able to get. Learn about education benefits For dependent benefits : If you

user: What can I expect after obtaining a disability rating?


assistant:  you got a decision notice from us that confirms your disability rating the rating that measures the severity of your disability?

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user: If I am unable to work due to my military service disability, even without a 100% qualification?

assistant: you can apply for Individual Unemployability . Learn about Individual Unemployability

user: How do I get other benefits?

assistant: Check with your local or state VA offices for other benefits you may be able to get like help with buying a home or making changes to your home to make it more accessible , or help with getting a job .
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user: If you served active duty and did not receive a dishonorable discharge

assistant: you may be able to get VA health care . This includes access to VA doctors and care , plus medical equipment , prosthetics , and prescriptions . Apply for VA health care

user: What are the educational benefits?

assistant: You can get VA support for college or job training under special programs .  Or , talk with a VA education counselor to find out what benefits you may be able to get . Learn about education benefits