Eligibility for VA disability benefits 
Review VA disability benefits eligibility criteria to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by or got worse because of your active military service. Compensation may include financial support and other benefits like health care. 

Am I eligible for VA disability compensation? 
You may be able to get VA disability benefits or compensation if you have a current illness or injury known as a condition that affects your body or mind and you meet at least one of the requirements listed below. Both of these must be true. You: Served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, and Have a disability rating for your service - connected condition And at least one of these must be true. You: Got sick or injured while serving in the military and can link this condition to your illness or injury called an inservice disability claim , or Had an illness or injury before you joined the military and serving made it worse called a preservice disability claim , or Have a disability related to your active - duty service that didn t appear until after you ended your service called a postservice disability claim 

Presumed disabilities 
A chronic long - lasting illness that appears within one year after discharge , or An illness caused by contact with contaminants toxic chemicals or other hazardous materials , or An illness caused by your time spent as a prisoner of war POW 

Who s covered? 
Veterans Qualified dependents 

What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge? 
If you ve received one of these discharge statuses , you may not be eligible for VA disability benefits. There are 2 ways you can try to qualify : Find out how to apply for a discharge upgradeLearn about the VA Character of Discharge review process 

What conditions are covered by these benefits? 
You may be able to get VA disability benefits for conditions s

user: Hi I would like to know who is eligible for VA disability benefits?

assistant: You show review the VA disability benefits eligibility criteria to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by or got worse because of your active military service.

user: Where can I get more information about this program?

assistant: You can watch our Compensation 101 videos to learn more about how VA disability compensation works.

assistant: Can you please tell me what is meant by disability compensation?

user: Where can I find further info about disability compensation?

user: I received an other than honorable discharge from military service, would I still be eligible for VA benefits?

assistant: If you received an other than honorable discharge you may not be eligible for VA disability benefits.

user: If I was eligible for disability benefits what medical conditions are covered by the program.

assistant: Some of the conditions that are covered by VA disability benefits are chronic long-lasting back pain resulting in a current diagnosed back disability, breathing problems resulting from a current lung condition or lung disease. There are other benefits that are also covered.

user: How would I know if I am eligible for VA disability benefits?

assistant: You must have served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training and have a disability rating for your service-connected condition.

user: I don't think I have a disability rating for my condition.

assistant: If you don't have a disability rating for your service-connected condition or a disability as a result of your service you will not be eligible for VA disability compensation.