Get help from the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7Living with a Disability
Living with a disability can impact your life in many ways in many ways. Things like dealing with chronic pain, feeling like you could do more for your family, or your disability making it harder to work can all stem from living with a disability.
Here are resources for Veterans with disability challenges.
Disability Compensation4 Resources
- Disability CompensationInformation on VA disability compensationVisit
- File a VA Disability Compensation ClaimLearn how to file a claim for disability compensation or increased disability compensationVisit
- Disability Compensation for Conditions Related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST)Information about the disability compensation process for conditions related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST)Visit
- Individual UnemployabilityInformation about the benefits available for those unable to work due to a military disabilityVisit
Disability Systems of Care4 Resources
- Rehabilitation and Prosthetic ServicesInformation about the VA's rehabilitation and prosthetic servicesVisit
- Amputation System of Care (ASoC)Resources and information on the Amputation System of CareVisit
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders System of CareInformation about spinal cord injuries and how to access the VA's Spinal Chord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) System of CareVisit
- Service Dog Veterinary Health BenefitRead about eligibility for the Service Dog Veterinary Health Benefit and additional resourcesVisit
Disability Accommodations, Benefits, and Rights4 Resources
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)Learn about employment protection for military service members and VeteransVisit
- Employment Rights as an Individual with a DisabilityLearn about your employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Visit
- Ten Tips for Families: Supporting a Veteran with a Disability Returning to WorkLean how to support the Veteran in your life as they return to workVisit
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)Employment assistance for those with service-connected disabilities impacting their careerVisit
Health Care4 Resources
- Effects of Traumatic Brain InjuryInformation, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to address traumatic brain injury (TBI)Visit
- Polytrauma/TBI System of Care OverviewInformation to help you learn more about and address traumatic brain injury (TBI)Visit
- Polytrauma System of Care FacilitiesInformation about programs and facilities available to Veterans sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI)Visit
- About Chronic PainSelf-help tools and VA resources to learn about chronic painVisit