What Are VA Benefits and How do I get Them?
Veterans who served in the active military who received an honorable or general discharge are entitled to monthly, non-taxable benefits if they are disabled in the service of our country. Sometimes these benefits are called "service-connected benefits" and sometimes they're called "disability compensation."
Disability compensation is a monthly payment paid to veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness related to active military service. These disabilities are called "service-connected disabilities" and can range from orthopedic injuries to hearing problems, arthritis and cancer.
The amount of compensation depends on a few different things, like the type of injury and the number of dependents (your children or spouse) in your family. There is a very broad range of possibilities. If you are a vet with a 100% service-related disability, you may qualify for $2673 (if you are single with no dependents). And if you are a military veteran with certain severe disabilities, you may even qualify for more.
Getting the Veterans Disability Benefits You Deserve
To be eligible for these benefits, you must meet a few requirements. We're glad to talk with you about how those requirements might apply to you.
We may also tell you that the VA requires you to successfully prove that you have a service-related disability. But don't worry about proving your disability yourself. We'll take care of the government — you have enough to worry about.
At The Rep For Vets™ we guide you through the process of getting the benefits you deserve. If you have already applied for benefits and been denied or are not receiving enough benefits, we can handle your appeal.
To learn more about our services, please follow the helpful links below:
- How we help you during the veterans disability process
- Protecting you during the VA appeals process
- Collecting veterans benefits, SSDI and workers' compensation
- When your claim has been denied
- How our fees are determined and paid
- Compensable zero-percent ratings injuries
- Individual unemployability
- Service-connected disability and non-service disabilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers three different disability payment options. Most veterans receive their payments by direct deposit to a checking account, savings account or credit union. You may also choose to receive your benefits by check and, in some areas, you may set up a special account for your payments.
A Nationwide Rep for Vets
Seeking veterans disability benefits can be difficult. Veterans often find seemingly endless forms, medical exams and red tape. Avoid the frustration and trouble by working with The Rep For Vets™. Get started by calling our Tampa, Florida offices at 888-573-7838 for a free initial consultation, or simply contact us online. We're glad to help veterans nationwide get the benefits they need and deserve.
