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VA disability compensation (pay) offers 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 benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service.
First Step: Lock in your effective date for back pay immediately.
Start ITF Guide →Collecting military, medical, and lay records to prove your condition is service-connected.
Evidence Guide →Disability Benefits Questionnaires help collect necessary medical info from your providers.
Find DBQ Forms →The Compensation & Pension exam is used to determine if your condition is service-connected.
Exam Guide →The Fully Developed Claim (FDC) program is the fastest way to get your claim processed.
You submit all your evidence (medical records, statements, DBQs) at the exact same time you file your claim. There is no risk to using this program; if the VA needs more info, they will simply move your claim to the standard processing track.
Learn About FDC →