• 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 benefits paid ranges from $94 to $1,924 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)

• How can I apply?
  
  You can apply by filling out VA Form 21-526 (available as an on-line application via VONAPP ), Veterans Application for Compensation or Pension.  If you have any of the following material, attach it to your application:

Dependency records (marriage & child(ren)'s birth certificate(s)

Medical evidence (doctor & hospital reports)

• Related Benefits

Priority Medical Care
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Clothing Allowance
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance
Grants for Specially Adapted Housing
Automobile Grant & Adaptive Equipment
Federal Employment Preference
State/Local Veterans Benefits
Military Exchange & Commissary Privileges

For questions about the contents of this page or your benefits please send us an e-mail:

NewOrleans.Query@vba.va.gov 

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Reviewed/Updated:  Thursday,December 27,2001
Patrice Volante