Benefits for Veterans With Service-Connected Disabilities

(Separate from Vocational Rehabilitation)

Eligibility

• At least 10% service-related disability
• Discharged under other than dishonorable conditions

Benefits

•  Monthly payment of $117/mo to $3,000/mo depending on level of disability and number of dependents  
    o  Tax free
    o  Independent of Social Security disability compensation
• Traumatic Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)
    o  One time payment of $25,000 to $100,000 depending on level of injury
            e.g., loss of hearing in one ear to loss of eyesight 
    o  WW must have been making monthly SGLI payment
    o  Payable only to service member if competent   
    o  Tax free
• Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insuranceo   $10,000 to $20,000 coverage depending on level of disability
    o  Premium may be waived in some cases
• Dependents education financial assistance
    o  Available for dependents of WW who is permanently and totally disabled due to service connected disability 

Preparation

• Maintain copy of all medical, hospital and VA assessment records
• Get copies of dependent records
• Marriage certificate
• Children’s birth certificates
• Establish saving/investment plan
• Be prepared for periodic VA reassessment of disability rating 

More detailed information

 ·  www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/serviceconnected
(Compensation and how to apply)

·  www.hrc.army.mil/site/crsc/tsgli/index.html
(TSGLI information and claim packet)

·  www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_Pamphlet_General.htm
(Dependents education assistance)