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Disability Compensation Benefits

What is VA Disability Compensation?

Disability Compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible for Disability Compensation if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.

How Much Does VA Pay?

The amount of basic benefit paid ranges from $ 127 to $ 2,769 per month, depending on how disabled you are.

NOTE: You may be paid additional amounts, in certain instances, if:

• you have very severe disabilities or loss of limb(s)
• you have a spouse, child(ren), or dependent parent(s)
• you have a seriously disabled spouse

How Can I Apply?

Assistance is available by contacting our V.F.W. Service Office at Fort Snelling or through your County Veterans Service Office.

Electronic applications can be made at www.va.gov and click on e-benefits… a Caution here is that by applying on-line you have no representation in your claim, which is not recommended.

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