How does my disability rating affect my benefits?
In North Carolina, Veterans Disability Law provides certain benefits for individuals with disabilities that are connected to their military service. Your disability rating actually affects the amount of benefits you are eligible to receive. If you are rated at 100 percent disabled, you can receive an additional compensation payment, in addition to service-related medical care, monetary allowances, and other benefits. If you are rated at a lower percentage, you may be eligible for a federal tax exemption, in addition to service-related medical care, monetary allowances, and other benefits. In addition to financial benefits, your rating can also affect other rights and privileges, such as veterans preference in hiring, access to education programs, employment and training benefits, special housing benefits, and other services. When you apply for veterans disability benefits, your rating is based on the severity of your disability. Your disability rating is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and can range from zero to 100 percent, or permanent and total. It is important to remember that your disability rating is only part of the equation when it comes to receiving benefits. Your individual financial situation, type of benefits, and other factors will also be taken into consideration when determining the amount of benefits you can receive.
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