VA Disability Compensation vs. Pension - VeteranAid
www.veteranaid.org › blog › va-disabilityJun 14, 2017 · VA compensation – or more accurately, “service-related disability compensation” – is a monthly amount paid directly to your bank account, based on the severity of an injury or disease sustained during or as a result of service in the U.S. military. Similar to worker’s comp in the civilian world, disability compensation helps make up for the lost income a veteran could have earned if not injured during service.
Differences between VA Pension and VA Compensation
www.elderneedslaw.com › blog › differences-betweenVA compensation and a VA pension are unique. The main difference the government explains is that "VA compensation is a benefit paid on the basis of the kind and severity of a disability that happened as a result of your active duty in military service." Conversely, "VA pension is a benefit paid on the basis of a disability that was not a result of active service in the military, or because of age and income."
VA Pension vs. VA Compensation | CCK Law
cck-law.com › blog › va-pension-vs-va-compensationJun 30, 2017 · Compensation rates are based on level of disability, whereas pension rates are based on income level. Service connection: Though disability is a factor in eligibility for VA Pension benefits, your disability does not have to be service connected. For Disability Compensation, on the other hand, you must have a service-connected disability, meaning your disability is the result of an injury or disease that was incurred or aggravated during service.