Connecticut VA Disability Attorneys
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides veterans with service-connected disabilities with monthly compensation and medical support for their injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions – but it is not always simple for veterans to get the benefits that they deserve. VA Benefits Attorneys is a nationwide resource for disabled veterans in need and we are proud to serve as your Connecticut VA disability attorneys.
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FAQs About Connecticut VA Disability Benefits
Who Qualifies for VA Disability Benefits in Connecticut?
Am I qualified for VA disability benefits and compensation? This is the first question that many veterans ask us at VA Benefits Attorneys and we are happy to help answer it with a quick overview.
Veterans must meet BOTH of the following criteria:
- Must have an injury, illness, or medical condition that affects the mind or body AND
- Must have served on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty for training.
Veterans must also meet ONE of the criteria listed below:
- Must have a service-connected injury, illness, or medical condition suffered and diagnosed while in the military OR
- Must have had an injury, illness, or medical condition prior to military service that was made worse while in the military OR
- Must have a service-connected injury, illness, or medical condition that did not appear until after your military service.
What VA Benefits Are You Eligible for in Connecticut?
Veterans benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not limited to disability compensation and many veterans do not take advantage of these benefits. VA Home Loans are used by just 6% of veterans to purchase their dream home at a more affordable rate. The G.I. Bill provides tuition assistance and continued education for veterans and is used by just 40% of veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides additional benefits that include vocational training and rehabilitation, affordable insurance, and medical care.
Do My Injuries Qualify for VA Disability Benefits?
When you have served and witnessed the horrors of war – whether in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Vietnam, or World War II – you may bear scars that are seen and unseen. VA disability benefits cover a wide range of service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions and many Connecticut veterans want to know if they are eligible for compensation.
Here is a short list of common service-related injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions that may qualify you for disability.
- Select Types of Cancer
- Select Types of Lung Disease
- Chronic Back, Neck, and Knee Pain
- Migraines, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss
- Depression and Anxiety
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury – TBI
- MORE…
How Do I Apply for VA Disability Benefits in Connecticut?
Do you feel like you meet the criteria listed above to qualify for VA disability benefits? We understand that it can be daunting to apply for disability, but we are here to help at VA Benefits Attorneys. Veterans can apply for disability online at www.va.gov/disability by completing the online form and submitting it with the necessary medical documents. Veterans who prefer a person-to-person interaction can download, print, and complete the form and submit it with their medical documents at the VA Regional Office in Hartford.
What If My VA Disability Claim is Denied?
Many veterans do not know that an estimated 30% of veteran disability applications are denied by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a variety of reasons that can range from incomplete forms to improper medical documents. A denied disability claim can be disappointing – but it does not mean you do not qualify for disability. VA Benefits Attorneys can help you appeal a denied claim and get the benefits you deserve via three appeal methods – filing a Supplement Claim, requesting a Higher-Level Review, or applying for a Board Appeal.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today to appeal a denied claim!
What Are the Connecticut State Veterans Benefits?
We know that most veterans are familiar with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the support it provides for veterans – but many do not know that Connecticut provides resident military veterans with its own list of state veterans benefits. The Constitution State takes pride in its veterans and has worked hard to support veterans who call the state home.
The State of Connecticut is home to more than 140,000 veterans and their families and many veterans do not know how the state can help support them. Connecticut provides qualified veterans with tax exemptions, educational assistance, state employment benefits, health and wellness care at state-run veterans homes, a final resting place at state veterans cemeteries, and much more.
Contact the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs for more information on state veterans benefits!
- Connecticut Veterans Home – Rocky Hill
- Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans and Families
- Income Tax Exemptions for Retirement and SBP Pay
- Connecticut National Guard Wartime Bonus
- Connecticut Military Relief Fund
- Connecticut CDL Skills Test Exemption
- Veterans Agriculture Program
- Connecticut Veteran Education Benefits
- Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery – Middletown
- MORE…
Do you need the help of a qualified and experienced Connecticut VA disability attorney? VA Benefits Attorneys can help you get the benefits you deserve.
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