In certain situations, the VA will provide veterans benefits for a disabled veteran who was forced to give up career opportunities while they were in service during war time. These benefits are designed to compensate the veteran for the resources that they would have built up had they not been called on to serve their country in active duty. In many cases, their career advancement was significantly hindered by their service. Because of this, they may have a very difficult time fully supporting themselves now that they are fully disabled.
Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension vs. Compensation
These non-service-connected disability pension benefits should not be confused with compensation benefits, though both programs are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. However, the two programs have some major differences that veterans should be aware of.
To start, pension benefits are based on three important factors:
1) The disabled veteran participated in wartime service that eventually led to a discharge under any conditions other than dishonorable.
2) The veteran currently has permanent and total disability.
3) The veteran has demonstrated need. This is determined by the VA using a calculation that takes into account both the claimant’s income and net worth.
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Any disability denial attorney should note that all medical expenses, including those for nursing home care, can be deducted from the veteran’s total income. This is very important because it may help some middle and upper class veterans demonstrate that they are in need of these non-service-connected pension veterans benefits, thereby qualifying for them. Contact Marc Whitehead, a Texas disability attorney if you have questions. For more information please download a copy of our free e-book, Veteran’s Disability Claims; Strategies for a Winning Campaign.
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