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A military veteran is a person who has served a term of service in the military and who has completed it with something other than a dishonorable discharge. In the United States, a person must have been on full-time active duty for 24 consecutive months to qualify for veterans benefits. A U.S. veteran’s service may occur in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard or Marine Corps.
You may be eligible for VA disability benefits or compensation if you meet both of these requirements. Both of these must be true: You have a current illness or injury (known as a condition) that affects your mind or body, and you served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.
Disability compensation is for an illness or injury that happens because of or was made worse by your military service. It's not income-based and war service is not required. A VA pension is for war veterans with a low income and who may have a disability that is not service-related.
The number of veterans claims approved in 2018 was around 35.75 percent. The VA system can be overwhelming to deal with on your own. Having an experienced attorney who can help you file an appeal can improve your chances of having your claim approved.
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