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 Washington. Service-connected disability benefits are payments that are made to veterans who have been injured or have become ill as a result of their service in the armed forces. Non-service connected disability benefits are payments made to veterans who have become disabled due to conditions not caused by or related to their service in the military. The eligibility criteria for each type of disability benefit is different. To be eligible for service-connected disability benefits, you must have a disability that is incurred or aggravated by your service in the armed forces. If your disability did not result from or was not made worse due to your military service, then you may be eligible for non-service connected disability benefits. The amount of benefits you receive will depend on the severity of your disability. The more severe your disability, the more you may be entitled to receive. Additionally, the VA will look at your income and assets when determining the amount of your benefits. Veterans who are eligible for both types of disability benefits are usually entitled to receive the higher amount. However, the VA will consider both types of disability benefits when determining the amount of compensation you receive.

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