Benefits

Are you unable to get care from a VA hospital because the wait time is too long or the hospital is too far away? A law passed in 2014 may help you get the VA to pay for care in your local community.

A disabled veteran may be eligible for military disability benefits, Social Security Disability benefits, and VA disability benefits. Read information about the differences here.

If you were separated from the military due to a medical issue, you may qualify for Military Disability Retirement benefits or severance payment. Read more about those benefits here.

Use this screener to find out if you might be entitled to pension, disability or DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) benefits from the VA.