Veterans' Benefits: Benefits Available for Disabled Veterans
Abstract
Although U.S. Armed Forces are deployed around the globe, a number of service members are currently serving in the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF) combat zone. As a result of the risks facing these service members, some of them are incurring injuries or illnesses during their active service (or having existing medical conditions worsen as a result of their service). Congress has shown an interest in the treatment of injured service members while undergoing medical treatment and their transition from military to civilian life as veterans. An injured service member (or veteran) may require specific types of assistance or benefits to enable him or her to have a better quality of life. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits for veterans. However, certain benefits have specifically been created to assist disabled veterans. Disability compensation provides a monthly cash benefit to veterans whose disabilities resulted from injury or disease contracted in or aggravated by military service. The amount is based on the level disability. The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program is designed to help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. Assistance is also available to help veterans with living skills. Automobile and special adaptive equipment grants are available to certain disabled veterans and service members to purchase new or used automobiles (or other conveyances) to accommodate a disability. Clothing allowances are designed for certain veterans entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability for which he or she uses a prosthetic or orthopedic device.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 27, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA494844
Entities
People
- Carol D. Davis
- Christine Scott
Organizations
- Library of Congress