Veteran Disability Compensation
VA Disability Compensation
For their service to our country, veterans are entitled to certain rights. If a veteran is disabled, then he or she is entitled to compensation for his or her disability, specifically when that disability can be linked to a condition that was acquired during or resulted from active service duty. However, compensation varies according to both the type of injury or condition, and how that injury or condition impacts a veteran's day-to-day life.
VA disability compensation is made up of tax-free payments delivered to veterans by the United States government. A veteran, for all intensive purposes pertaining to compensation, is defined as any individual who "served in the active military, naval or air services, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable." Disability compensation is ultimately dependant on the type of injury sustained by the veteran, as well as a host of other factors, including marital status, whether or not the veteran is responsible for school-aged children, and whether or not the veteran is responsible for administering care to a dependant parent.
The United States Department of Veteran Affairs reasons that veterans are administered disability payments based on the percentage of disability they suffer from. That is, a veteran who is deemed to be 25% disabled is going to receive less compensation than a veteran who is deemed to be 75% disabled. Furthermore, a veteran who sustained injury during active duty may receive greater benefits than a veteran who is afflicted with a condition that was simply influenced by and resulted from a condition or injury that occurred during active duty. Ultimately though, the determination process is based on the severity of conditions and how those conditions impact a veteran's daily life. However, this process can be relatively subjective at times, especially if one examining physician determines that a disability is less debilitating than another examining physician determines it to be.
Contacting a VA Disability Law Firm
If you have questions about VA disability compensation, please call us at 877-527-5529. Our knowledgeable veterans disability attorneys and staff can answer any questions you have about the application or the process in general. If you schedule an appointment with us, rest assured that our four offices are handicapped accessible. If you can't make it out to see us, we can work with you by phone, mail, fax, or e-mail. We understand the constraints of disability, and that you may or may not be mobile. We will work around this to provide you with accomplished, effective representation that gets results. Don't hesitate to contact Kazmierczak & Kazmierczak, LLP today for more information.
Please Call 1-877-527-5529 or fill out our Contact Form to schedule a free consultation to start the application process for your disability.