What To Expect After You Get A VA Disability Rating [NEW in 2020]

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What to expect after you get a disability rating

If you got a decision notice from us that confirms your disability rating (the rating that measures the severity of your disability), you may be able to get VA disability compensation or benefits. Find out what benefits you can get.

VA Disability compensation may include financial compensation (payments) as well as other benefits—like health care or job training.

If you haven’t gotten your decision notice:

Check your status, or
Contact your nearest VA regional office, or
Call us at 800-827-1000, or
Contact us online
When will I get my first payment?
If your decision notice shows at least a 10% disability rating, you’ll get your first payment within 15 days. We’ll pay you either by direct deposit or check. If you don’t get a payment after 15 days, please call the Veterans helpline at 800-827-1000, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.

What if I disagree with my disability rating?
If you disagree with your disability rating, you can file an appeal. You’ll need to do this within 1 year of getting your decision notice.
Learn about how to file an appeal

How do I get other Veterans Disability Benefits?
For health care: If you served on active duty and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge, you may be able to get VA health care. This includes access to VA doctors and care, plus medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions.

Apply for VA health care
For life insurance: If you’re in good health other than your disability caused by service in the military, you can buy Service-Disabled Veterans’ Insurance (S-DVI)—a government life insurance policy.

Apply for S-DVI online. Or, call 800-669-8477, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. For education benefits: You can get VA support for college or job training under special programs. Or, talk with a VA education counselor to find out what benefits you may be able to get.

Learn about VA education benefits
For dependent benefits: If you’re 30% or more disabled due to a disability caused by service in the military, you can get financial support and benefits for your qualified dependents

Learn more about adding dependents to your disability benefits
For other benefits: Check with your local or state VA offices for other benefits you may be able to get—like help with buying a home or making changes to your home to make it more accessible or help with getting a job.

How do I get benefits that cover specific disabilities?

If you have a 100% disability rating, you may be able to get: Dental care, and access to commissaries and exchanges

If you can’t work due to your disability caused by service in the military—even without a 100% rating—you can apply for Individual Unemployability.

If you need special clothing because of your injuries, you may be able to get money to buy new clothes.


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