Veterans who have suffered disabilities may qualify for a tax-free set of benefits called Disability Compensation. This compensation is provided to those who are hurt or who suffer diseases as a result of active military service. You may also be able to obtain compensation for injuries that occur post service, but they must be related to military service in some way. For example, a person who is shot in the military may later require surgery to amputate a limb because of infection. If the infection from the wound occurs after service, it may still be connected to service and make you eligible for compensation.
What are specific military disability benefits?
Injuries from military service: Mental and physical conditions
There are many kinds of war-related injuries, both physical and mental. It's important for veterans returning from the field to have access to all the help they need to get through the new difficulties in their lives. They've served and protected, and now it's the United States' job to protect them.
Anxiety: A disability you can seek Social Security benefits for
Anxiety disorders are a struggle for many people who return from military service. These individuals may have conditions such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Disabled veterans need better access to health care
Veterans are some of the hardest-working individuals in the country. They served their country, protected it and they deserve respect. Some veterans find that it's difficult to get the medical care they need, and combined with an inability to work or reliance on financial benefits, this can become frustrating.
