What are the service requirements for veterans disability benefits?

In California, veterans may be eligible for disability benefits if they meet certain service requirements. To qualify for disability benefits, a veteran must have served at least 180 days of active duty in the U.S. military, not including training time. A veteran who served in a combat zone may receive disability benefits with as little as 90 days of active duty. In addition to the service requirements, veterans must have been released from active duty under other than dishonorable conditions to be eligible for disability benefits. Veterans must provide evidence of their service and a doctor’s report showing their disability. Veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 may be eligible for disability benefits if they have evidence of exposure to Agent Orange. There are also veterans who may be eligible for disability benefits based on exposure to radiation, such as those who served in the atomic tests in the Pacific or who served in the Gulf War. The amount of the benefit depends on the severity of the disability. A veteran may qualify for a higher amount of benefits if the disability is more severe. Veterans who are totally disabled may receive additional money for their dependents. Although the service requirements for veterans disability benefits vary from state to state, all veterans are encouraged to apply for benefits no matter where they live. There are also other programs available to veterans, such as home loan guaranty, education and vocational rehabilitation, and life insurance.

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