If you can t work because of a disability related to your service in the military a service - connected disability
no
Can I get disability benefits from VA?
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 % or more
Both of these must be true?
You can t hold down a steady job that supports you financially known as substantially gainful employment because of your service - connected disability
yes
You may be able to get disability benefits if you meet both of the requirements
How do I get these benefits?