VA Disability Compensation | Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov › disabilityNov 23, 2021 · VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service.
Veterans Disability Benefits | USAGov
www.usa.gov › disability-veterans-benefitsSep 15, 2022 · Military retirement is taxable but a VA pension is tax-free. Military retirement uses years of service (not necessarily wartime). But a VA pension is based on wartime service and financial need. Veterans Pension Versus Disability Compensation. In some cases, veterans can receive disability compensation. It's not the same as the VA pension.