You can review VA disability benefits eligibility criteria to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury caused by or got worse during active military service.
What are considered presumed disabilities?
Presumed disabilities are a chronic long-lasting  illness that first appears within one year after discharge or caused by contact with contaminants or other hazardous materials or an illness caused by time as a POW.
Will I be eligible for VA disability compensation?
Yes, you could get VA disability benefits or even compensation if you have a current illness or injury known as a condition that affects your body or mind.
What must be true for me to get VA disability?
Did you serve on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training?
Yes, I served active duty.
Do you have a disability rating for your service-connected condition?
No, I do not have a disability rating at this time.