What can I receive benefits for?
Learn the different ways disabilities may be connected to service.
What is direct service connection?
A current disability linked to an in-service event, injury, disease, or exposure.
What is secondary service connection?
A disability caused or aggravated by an already service-connected condition may qualify.
What is presumptive service connection?
For certain conditions and qualifying service or exposures, VA presumes a connection when regulatory requirements are met.
What is the PACT Act?
A federal law that expanded certain VA health care and disability benefits for veterans with qualifying toxic exposures.
General educational information only. Laws, regulations, and VA policies can change; check current official sources for your situation.