Payments for a service-connected disability are based on a rating given by the VA. It is expressed in 10% increments. Exact disability payments vary. They depend on your level of disability and the number of dependents you have. Other factors play a role including if you are homebound or in need of regular aid and attendance. You can find a breakdown of the current benefit rates on the VA website.
You will receive a payment each month. The basic payment varies between $142 for a veteran with a 10% disability rating to more than $3,100 for someone with a 100% disability rating. Mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by asbestos is rated at 100%. Noncancerous asbestos illnesses are rated anywhere from 0% to 100%. The rating is primarily based on the results of a pulmonary function test.