You prove service connection of your disability by showing what is called “continuity of symptomatology“: that you have had continuous symptoms of your disability from service to diagnosis.
Generally, 12 years of separation from service or within 12 years of being awarded service–connected VA disability compensation.
Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to Veterans who are determined by VA to be disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred…
Generally speaking, service connection is the way that VA recognizes that a disability is related to a veteran’s military service in some way. Once service connection is granted, then a veteran is eligible to…
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ rating system is based on how severe your disability is and how it impacts your earning capacity.…
The amount of compensation is based on the disability rating percentage. Once the Department of Veterans Affairs makes the decision that your…
Yes, it does. Even if you can prove that you have a service-connected disability you will not receive compensation for the disability if you have…
Yes. To be eligible for most veterans benefits and programs you must have been discharged or released from military service under conditions other…
No. You can still file a claim for service-connected disability compensation even though you did not serve on active duty during a period…
There is no time limit. A service-connected disability may occur anytime while you are on active duty.