What kinds of benefits can I get as a disabled veteran?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VFA) provides a number of benefits to disabled veterans, who are no longer active military service members. The eligibility for these benefits depend on a number of factors, most relevantly whether the disability in question was incurred or aggravated by participation in one’s military service. The following list only generally outlines benefits available to disabled veterans, including:

• Veterans disability compensation, paid on a monthly basis to eligible disabled veterans

• Disability pensions to service members aged sixty-five (65) or older,  or who a total and permanent disability stemming from non-service related conditions, if the individual possesses an honorable war service record

• A vast list of medical benefits to all veterans

• Specific educational benefits for eligible service members, including education and training, as well vocational and rehabilitation programs

• Several forms of life insurance and other insurance programs benefiting the veterans, spouses, and certain dependants, if eligible

• Employment benefits, including unemployment compensation benefits, specifically tailored for eligible military service members

In practice, seeking the advice of legal counsel, who has experience in handling disability cases involving military veterans, will prove highly beneficial. Eligibility for certain benefits programs is subject to a number of considerations, and in addition, the benefits afforded disabled veterans are constantly in flux due to new or updated legislation. For more information, consult with a disability lawyer in your local area to learn more and obtain legal representation.