How long do you have to be in the military to get disability?

In order to qualify for this benefit, the veteran must have served 90 days in active service and one day or more during war (or longer, for those who entered service after September 1980).

What injuries qualify for military disability?

You may be able to get VA disability benefits for conditions such as:

• Chronic (long-lasting) back pain resulting in a current diagnosed back disability.
• Breathing problems resulting from a current lung condition or lung disease.
• Severe hearing loss.
• Scar tissue.
• Loss of range of motion (problems moving your body)
• Ulcers.

Do wounded soldiers get disability?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has disability programs for people who are medically disabled and are unable to work. You should know that if you’re a veteran who’s a wounded warrior, the SSA makes allowances for you to receive Social Security disability and VA disability simultaneously.

Do all veterans get disability?

To qualify for veterans disability benefits, you must have a diagnosed medical condition caused by or incurred during military service. In other words, you must have a service-connected disability. You are not eligible for veterans disability benefits if you were dishonorably discharged.

Can I receive VA disability benefits for a basic training injury?

If you meet both the service and medical criteria for VA disability, you can receive benefits for a basic training injury, even if it occurred during the first weeks or even first days of your military service.

Can I receive VA disability benefits while on active duty?

Active duty service members cannot receive VA disability benefits while on active duty as they are not yet considered veterans. However, it is important to note that they can later receive benefits for events, injuries, and/or illnesses that occurred during any of the active duty circumstances described above (including boot camp).

When to file for VA disability after boot camp?

However, it is important to note that they can later receive benefits for events, injuries, and/or illnesses that occurred during any of the active duty circumstances described above (including boot camp). They can file for VA disability benefits 180 to 90 days prior to separation from service, or at any point following separation from service.

Can I receive disability benefits for short service lengths?

If you were serving on active duty, active duty training, or inactive duty training, you can apply for and receive a grant of disability benefits no matter how short your tenure of service. When it comes to short service lengths, the biggest challenge is proving your disabling condition was indeed connected to your service.