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.
Where can I get more information about this program?
You can watch our Compensation 101 videos to learn more about how VA disability compensation works.
Can you please tell me what is meant by disability compensation?
Where can I find further info about disability compensation?
I received an other than honorable discharge from military service, would I still be eligible for VA benefits?
If you received an other than honorable discharge you may not be eligible for VA disability benefits.
If I was eligible for disability benefits what medical conditions are covered by the program.
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.
How would I know if I am eligible for VA disability benefits?
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.
I don't think I have a disability rating for my condition.