If you can t work because of a disability related to your service in the military a service - connected disability
yes
you may qualify for what s called Individual Unemployability . This means you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits at the same level as a Veteran who has a 100 % disability rating .
which are the requirements?
You have at least 1 service - connected disability rated at 60 % or more disabling , or 2 or more service - connected disabilities with at least 1 rated at 40 % or more disabling and a combined rating of 70 %
not
unable to get disability benefits does not meet both requirements
What kind of benefits can I get?
Health caresCompensation payments
Who s covered?
Veterans
How do I get these benefits?