Obtaining disability benefits is of primary importance to veterans who have been permanently injured in the course of duty. For many disabled veterans, the financial benefits the government provides them may be the only form of income they receive. This could mean the difference between being able to support themselves and contribute to their families’ welfare and living on the streets or relying on charities.

The Department of Veterans Affairs was created to oversee all matters pertaining to the needs of former military personnel. It administers the disability benefits program, as well as a host of other programs that veterans use, including mortgage loans at zero percent interest, education grants and medical benefits. Because the Department of Veterans Affairs administers so many different programs that are beneficial to vets in civilian life, it’s highly likely that most former military servicemen and women will have dealings with the department at some point in their lives.

Obtain Disability Benefits with the Help of an Attorney

Disability benefits may be obtained for a variety of conditions and situations, including:

• Permanent disabilities
• Temporary injuries that require rehabilitation
• Mental disabilities

If the initial application for benefits is denied, the veteran can appeal the decision to the VA appeals board. If the appeal is denied, legal recourse is available from the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (USCAVC). The USCAVC was created specifically to address the need for legal recourse, because none previously existed.