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Veterans' Compensation
| Name | Veteran's Compensation | |
| Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions | You must be
at least 10% disabled from a condition which is "service connected," and you may
not have received a dishonorable discharge. There is no specific duration of service required for you to be eligible for this Benefit For more information see the Department of Veterans Affairs Compensation Fact Sheet. |
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| Income Eligibility Conditions | None | |
| Asset Eligibility Conditions | None | |
| Benefit | The amount is based on the per cent disability. For a veteran with no dependents, it ranges from $115/month for a 10% disability to $2,471/month for a 100% disability (as of December 1, 2006). For 30% disability and higher, the amount increases if you have dependents.
To view a Full list of list of rates, see the VA Compensation Rate Table |
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| Apply At | You can apply by
filling out VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation or
Pension. If you have any of the following material, attach it to your
application:
You can also apply on the internet at the Department of Veterans Affairs Online Application Website (VONAPP). Instructions can be found here. |
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| Appeals
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A description of the appeals process for Veteran's Administration | |
| Source of the Funds | Federal tax revenues | |
| You Also Would Be Eligible For | See Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents (2007 Edition) . This booklet lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents. You will need Access to Adobe Acrobat in order to view this booklet. click here for help with installing Adobe Acrobat | |
| Sources
of Law
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Federal Law: Compensation for Service Connected Disability or Death Federal Regulations: 38 CFR Part 3 |
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| Other | For more information, you can visit to web site of the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs or the web site of the Maryland Department of Veteran's Affairs. |
Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN) |
Last date of legal review April 2007 (MLAN/sb) |
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