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

Yes, you can receive both service-connected disability benefits and non-service connected disability benefits in New Jersey. Service-connected disability benefits are provided for disabilities or diseases that were caused or made worse by military service. This means that the disability or disease must have been caused or aggravated during your service in the United States military. Types of service-connected benefits include compensation, vocational rehabilitation, and adaptations to housing or automobiles. Non-service connected disability benefits are provided for disabilities or diseases that were caused or made worse by a non-military event, such as a car accident or a work-related injury. These benefits usually include pension, health care, and aid and attendance. Pension benefits provide a subsistence level of income to veterans that are disabled and unable to work. Health care benefits provide medical coverage for veterans and their families. Aid and attendance assists veterans with their daily activities, such as bathing, eating, and dressing. Both types of disability benefits are available to New Jersey veterans who qualify. However, it is important to note that disability benefits are a federal program that is administered through the Department of Veteran Affairs. To be eligible, veterans must show proof of their disability, which can include medical or service records. Veterans can apply for benefits online or through their local VA office.

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