VA Disability Compensation
Eligibility requirements, how disabilities are rated and how to apply for VA disability compensation benefits.
An Overview of Benefits for Veterans with Disabilities
2008 Wounded, Ill & Injured Compensation & Benefits Handbook
ALS - A Presumptive Compensable Illness
Air Force Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
Designed to restore a Veteran's military retirement pay that has been offset (reduced) by VA compensation when the Veteran's disabilities are combat-related. To apply for CRSC, you must first determine your eligibility. Then complete an application for CRSC, using DD Form 2860.
Army Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) News: Chapter 61 Updates
Coast Guard Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
Provides an update on payment of benefits involving CRSC. CRSC may be paid to Chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service. Chapter 61 retirees who feel they are eligible for this compensation should complete DD form 2860 and mail it to Coast Guard Personnel Command (Adm-1), 4200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22203.
Disability Compensation Benefits
Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma
Fact sheet on VA compensation for disability from a sexual or personal trauma resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Federal Benefits for Veterans & Dependents
Frequently Asked Questions About VA Benefits & Compensation
GovAmerica - Free Federal, Military & Family Guides
Provides comprehensive information on a variety of topics for Active Duty, Veterans and their families from employment issues such as pay, benefits and retirement to health care and personal family issues including finances, consumer issues and identity theft, and much more. Also offers a free newsletter for the federal and military communities and their families.
Handbook for Injured Service Members & Their Families
Handbook published by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund that outlines benefits, rights and resources available to Service Members and their families to help with financial, medical, educational, employment, legal and other needs.
House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Compensating Disabled Veterans
Increased Compensation Possible for Some Veterans
Minority Veterans Programs Coordinators (MVPC)
Works to increase local awareness of minority veteran related issues, and develop strategies for increasing their participation in existing VA benefit programs. MVPC's are located at Regional Offices, Health Care Facilities and National Cemeteries. View the slideshow about MVPCs.
Navy Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
New DoD Retired Benefits Programs
DoD has two programs designed to reduce the reduction in retired pay due to receipt of Veteran Administration compensation, for certain disabled retirees. Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) provides a 10-year phase-out of the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation for members whose combined disability rating is 50% or greater. Members retired under disability provisions must have 20 years of service. Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) pays added benefits to retirees who receive VA disability compensation for combat-related disabilities and have 20 years of service.
The American Veterans & Service Members Survival Guide
VA Benefits Delivery At Discharge (BDD) Program
Fact sheet explaining the BDD, a pre-discharge program that allows service members, not in the Disability Evaluation System, to submit a claim 60-180 days prior to discharge and receive an accelerated adjudication to start receiving VA disability compensation earlier than waiting until after discharge to submit a claim.
VA Retroactive Payment for Deceased Veterans
Press release published in December 2008 announcing VA's actions to quickly identify and pay surviving spouses who are eligible to receive a one-time compensation or pension payment for the month of the Veteran's death. Surviving spouses should contact the Survivors Call Center at 1-800-749-8387.
VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)
VA Urges Vets to Sign-up for Direct Deposits
Every month 730,000 veterans or survivors look for their compensation, pension checks or educational assistance payments in their mailboxes. Nearly all receive them, but theft and mail delays cause problems for some veterans, which can be prevented by direct deposits. You can sign up for direct deposit by calling VA toll-free at (800) 333-1795 or by enrolling online at www.GoDirect.org.
Veterans On Line Applications (VONAPP) Web Site