Can I receive service-connected disability benefits and non-service connected disability benefits?

Yes, you can receive service-connected disability benefits and non-service connected disability benefits. Service-connected disability benefits are based on an illness or injury that happened while you were in the military. Non-service connected disability benefits are based on illnesses or injuries that are not caused by service in the military. In California, both types of disability benefits are available to veterans. To qualify for service-connected disability benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must determine that your disability is due to an illness or injury that happened while you were in the military. The VA looks at a combination of medical evidence and service records to make this determination. Non-service connected disability benefits are available to veterans who have a disability that is not linked to their service. In order to qualify for non-service connected disability benefits, you must have a disability that is determined to be “unemployable,” meaning that you are unable to work because of your disability. You must also meet certain income and asset criteria. Veterans in California can qualify for both service-connected and non-service connected disability benefits. It is important to remember that although you can qualify for both types of benefits, they are not the same. The requirements and eligibility criteria for each type of benefit are different, so it is important to understand the differences.

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