What is a concurrent disability?
A concurrent disability is a term often used in Veterans Disability Law in North Dakota and other states. It refers to a situation in which a veteran has been diagnosed with two or more conditions that are related or unrelated to their service in the military. When a veteran files for disability benefits, possible concurrent disabilities may be taken into account. A concurrent disability means that a veteran has two or more disability ratings that are combined to make up one disability rating. For example, a veteran may have a disability rating for PTSD that is combined with a disability rating for a physical condition such as a back injury. This combined disability rating would be higher than either one alone. In North Dakota, veterans are eligible for disability benefits if they have been diagnosed with a service-connected disability. When there is a concurrent disability situation, the veteran may receive higher benefits than if they had only one disability. The amount of benefits the veteran is eligible for will depend on how disabling the combination of disabilities is overall. In order to be eligible for a concurrent disability, the two or more conditions must be linked to a military service action. For example, a veteran may have PTSD and diabetes, but it must be shown that the PTSD was caused by their military service. Otherwise, the concurrent disability would not be eligible for benefits.
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