THE VETERANS' PRESS: Is a 10% service connected VA disability rating really worth it?

| February 21, 2023 1:00 AM

Many times we hear a veteran say that it is “too much trouble” or “is it really worth it?” to go to the trouble of applying for a disability? The facts are it can have a tremendous impact on you and your family.

• No cost health care and prescription medications for service connected disabilities

• Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility

• Waiver of VA funding fee for home loan

• 10-point veteran preference in federal hiring

• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (with a serious employment handicap)

• Burial and plot allowance

• Commissary and Exchange Privileges

• Use of commissaries, exchanges and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.

• $165.92/month tax free for life for 10% service connected disability

What are you waiting for?

Examples of 10% service connected disability:

• Tinnitus

• Small Hearing loss

• Any limiting injury that is service connected

For more information, go to https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/

For more local information, go to VeteransHelpnet.com and see the “How can I get Help?” section or contact Spokane County Regional Veterans Service Center at 509-477-3609.