Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve earned—and deserve—through military service. This outreach kit includes flyers, social media graphics and suggested corresponding language, radio public service announcements (PSA), newsletter content and a sample blog post to help you spread the word about VA disability compensation benefits. Please share this information broadly with your networks, family and friends.
Flyer for print and digital
VA offers disability compensation—a monthly tax-free payment—to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse.
You may qualify for VA disability compensation for physical and mental health conditions that developed before, during or after service. Some conditions include:
- Chronic (long-lasting) back pain resulting in a current diagnosed back disability
- Breathing problems resulting from a current lung condition or lung disease
- Severe hearing loss
- Loss of range of motion (problems moving your body)
- Ulcers
- Cancers or other conditions caused by contact with toxic chemicals or other dangers
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental or physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Traumatic brain injury
The money that disability compensation pays each month is available for Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or more. You may qualify for hundreds or thousand of dollars per month in compensation (See the 2024 disability compensation rates). Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or more also gain access to free or low-cost health care through VA.
Already have a disability rating? Applying for other ratable disabilities will not put your current disability rating at risk. If you have a rating for hearing loss, filing a new claim for a back condition will not affect it. So, don’t worry and don’t wait to file a claim.
Receiving disability compensation does not take away resources from other Veterans. All Veterans are encouraged to apply for the benefits they’ve earned and deserve!
You can apply for disability benefits at any time, no matter how long it has been since you separated from military service. File a claim today!
Four easy ways to file a claim
Online: VA.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/introduction
By mail: Download, print, fill out, and send VA Form 21-526EZ to Department of Veterans Affairs, Claims Intake Center, P.O. Box 4444, Janesville, WI 53547-4444
In person: Bring your application to a VA regional office near you.
Get help: Find an accredited representative who can help you file your claim.
Have questions? 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number.
Choosing VA means getting everything you need in one spot. Learn more about VA disability compensation, eligibility requirements and filing a claim at VA.gov/disability/.
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What is VA disability compensation?
VA disability compensation is a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Learn more: VA.gov/disability/.
Disability compensation eligibility, conditions
You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical and mental health conditions that developed before, during, or after service.
- Chronic (long-lasting) back pain resulting in a current diagnosed back disability
- Breathing problems resulting from a current lung condition or lung disease
- Severe hearing loss
- Loss of range of motion
- Ulcers
- Cancers or other conditions caused by contact with toxic chemicals, other dangers
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental or physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Traumatic brain injury
Find out how to apply for the disability benefits you’ve earned: VA.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/.
Disability ratings and compensation, health care
The monthly payment for disability compensation is available for Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or more. You may qualify for up to $4,000+ a month. Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or more also gain access to free or low-cost health care through VA.
Disability rating mythbuster
Already have a disability rating? Applying for other ratable disabilities will not put your current disability rating at risk. If you have a rating for hearing loss, filing a new claim for a back condition will not affect it. So, don’t worry and don’t wait to file a claim.
Compensation available to all eligible Veterans
Receiving disability compensation does not take away resources from other Veterans. All Veterans are encouraged to apply for the benefits they’ve earned and deserve!
Don’t wait, file now
You can apply for disability benefits at any time, no matter how long it has been since you separated from military service. File a claim today!
Radio PSAs
What is VA disability compensation?
Why file? Disability ratings and benefits
Newsletter content
Because of your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. VA offers disability compensation—a monthly tax-free payment—to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse.
Sample blog post
Because of your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation—a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse.
You may qualify for VA disability compensation for physical and mental health conditions that developed before, during or after service. Some conditions include:
- Chronic (long-lasting) back pain resulting in a current diagnosed back disability
- Breathing problems resulting from a current lung condition or lung disease
- Severe hearing loss
- Loss of range of motion (problems moving your body)
- Ulcers
- Cancers or other conditions caused by contact with toxic chemicals or other dangers
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental or physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Traumatic brain injury
The monthly payment for disability compensation is available for Veterans who have a disability rating of 10% or more. A rating of 10% or more also gives you access for life to free or low-cost health care through VA.
If you already have a disability rating, applying for other ratable disabilities will not put your current disability rating at risk. If you have a rating for hearing loss, filing a new claim for a back condition will not affect it. So, don’t worry and don’t wait to file a claim.
Receiving disability compensation does not take away resources from other Veterans, and you can apply at any time—no matter how long you have been separated from the military.
All Veterans are encouraged to apply for the benefits they’ve earned and deserve!
You can apply in four easy ways:
- Online: VA.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/introduction
- By mail: Download, print, fill out, and send VA Form 21-526EZ to Department of Veterans Affairs, Claims Intake Center, P.O. Box 4444, Janesville, WI 53547-4444
- In person: Bring your application to a VA regional office near you.
- Get help: Find an accredited representative who can help you file your claim.
Choosing VA means getting everything you need in one spot. Learn more about VA disability compensation, eligibility requirements, and filing a claim at VA.gov/disability/. Have questions? 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number.
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