VA disability compensation
VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans disability benefits you’ve earned.
Get VA disability compensation
- Find out if you’re eligible for VA disability benefits for a presumptive disability or other service-connected condition.
- Find out how to prepare and file a claim for disability compensation online or by phone, mail, or fax.
- Start your application for disability compensation now.
- Find out what happens after you file a claim for VA disability compensation. Learn how long it takes us to make a decision and what to do if you disagree.
- Learn about getting VA disability benefits as a surviving spouse, dependent child, or parent.
- Check the status of your disability claim, decision review, or appeal.
- Check your VA disability ratings and which of your ratings are service connected.
- If your service-connected disability has gotten worse, find out how to file a claim to increase your disability rating.
- If you disagree with a decision on your disability claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.
- Find out how and when to add a dependent spouse, child, or parent to your VA disability benefits. And learn how to remove a dependent from your benefits.
- Send us evidence (like doctor’s reports, medical test results, or service records) to help support your open disability claim.
- Find out if you’ll need to turn in any additional forms to support your disability claim.
- Find out how to change your direct deposit information online.
- Set up your personal health record and download reports to share with your VA and non-VA doctors.
- Download a copy of letters like your eligibility or award letter for certain benefits.
- Check the status of your VA disability and pension payments. You can also see certain survivor benefits.
More information and resources
- Check the Veterans compensation benefit rates tables. You can find your rate based on your disability rating and dependents.
- Check the current DIC benefit rates for spouses and dependent children.
- Check the current DIC benefit rates for surviving parents.
- Learn how we assign disability ratings and effective dates. And find out what to do after you get your rating.
- An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative can help you file a claim.
- Find out why you might need a claim exam. Learn how to schedule and prepare for your appointment. And find out what to expect during and after the exam.
- The effective date is the day you can start getting your disability benefits. Learn how we decide effective dates in different cases.
Other VA benefits and services
- Find out how to apply for a housing grant as a Veteran or service member with a service-connected disability.
- Learn how to become a VA fiduciary to handle the financial affairs of a Veteran in need.
- Explore long-term care options for Veterans and their caregivers.
- Find out if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any education or training you may need, and other VR&E services.
- Check if you’re eligible for extra monthly pension payments if you need more aid than you’re currently receiving.
Last updated: July 22, 2024
Use this program to get a faster decision by submitting evidence along with your claim.
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