You have a disability related to your active-duty service that didn’t appear until after you separated from the military (called a post-service disability claim) You have one of the VA’s “presumed disabilities:” Chronic (long-lasting) illness that appeared within one year of your dischar...
Monthly payment rates are based on the veteran's combined rating for his or her service-connected disabilities. These ratings are based on the severity of the disabilities. Additional amounts are paid to certain veterans with severe disabilities ("special monthly compensation") and certain veterans ...
(or disabilities) that either: » Arose during service » Was worsened or aggravated by service » Is presumed by VA to be related to military service To receive disability compensation, you must have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. PENSI ON Pension is a tax- ree...