Disability Compensation
| Disability Compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or disease that happened while on active duty or were made worse by active military service. The benefits are tax-free. |
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Eligibility
Disability Compensation helps veterans with conditions resulting form their military service, such as bad backs, hearing loss, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans receiving Disability Compensation will receive free care for their service-connected conditions, may receive a monthly payment, and may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation to help them return to work.
Receiving compensation payments does not bar continued service in a reserve component. There are many Guard/Reservist receiving payment while actively drilling.
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Pay
The basic benefits are based on how disabled you are. Your benefits may be increased if:
- You have very severe disabilities to include loss
of limb(s).
- You have a spouse, child(ren), or dependent parent(s).
- You have a seriously disable spouse
Allowances for Dependants:
Veterans whose service-connected disabilities are rated at 30 percent or more are entitled to additional allowances for dependents. The additional amount is determined according to the number of dependents and the degree of disability. A disabled veteran evaluated 30 percent or more is entitled to a special allowance for a spouse who is in need of the aid and attendance of another person.
Incarcerated Veterans:
VA benefits are restricted if a veteran, surviving spouse, child, or dependent parent is convicted of a felony and imprisoned for more than 60 days. The disability compensation paid to an incarcerated veteran is limited to the 10 percent disability rate.
Any amounts not paid may be apportioned to eligible dependents. Payments are not reduced when the recipient is participation in a work-release program, residing in a halfway house, or under community control. |
For More Information
State Veterans Service Building
20 West 12th Street, Room 206C
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-2006
Main Phone Number/Reception (651) 296-2562
DD 214 Requests (651) 296-2562
Department FAX (651) 296-3954
For a specific person see the State Veterans Services directory.pdf |
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