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An overview of VA benefits of disabled veterans in Maryland

Written by
ruxandra
June 17th, 2016

There are many benefits available for ill or injured veterans, some even for medical problems that aren't service-connected. Many VA benefits for disabled veterans in Maryland are available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Being a veteran with a disability, you should be aware of these benefits and the eligibility requirements. And if your rights are not respected, you should contact a personal injury lawyer from Maryland to represent you and advise you properly.Basic Eligibility for VA Benefits in MDA threshold level of eligibility has to be met for a veteran in order to be considered for VA benefits. So, to be eligible for VA benefits in MD, you must have:

  • Been on active service
  • Received a discharge under any condition other than dishonorable

If you are meeting these basic requirements, the specific benefits programs will also have additional eligibility requirements that you must meet in order to receive benefits for veterans with disabilities in Annapolis. If you need, you can ask your Annapolis injury lawyer for more details about the basic requirements.Active military serviceThe active military service includes:

  • Full-time service in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force.
  • Service in the Air or Reserve or Army National Guard when the service is activated by the government.
  • Cadets in the Air Force, U.S. Military, and Coast Guard academies or midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy.
  • Service in certain national organizations other than the Armed Forces
  • Enrollment at a preparatory school at the Coast Guard, Military, or Air Force academies
  • Engaging in education for the Armed Forces

For more information about the document you need to receive your VA benefits, contact your Annapolis injury attorney.Discharge under conditions other than dishonorable In some cases, even if a certain veteran meets the requirements presented above, they will not receive their benefits for veterans with disabilities in Annapolis unless they had been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This includes:

  • Honorable discharges
  • General discharges
  • Discharges under honorable conditions

If a veteran is undesirably discharged or discharged due to bad conduct, they may not be eligible for the benefits. Dishonorably discharged veterans cannot receive any benefits from the VA. You can still apply for military records correction or discharge upgrade with the help of your Annapolis injury attorney.Willful misconductThe veterans who need VA benefits for a disability, but whose disability was caused by their own willful misconduct may not receive benefits. But the VA will have to prove that the veteran's willful misconduct caused the disability. You can ask your Annapolis injury lawyer for more information about willful misconduct and VA benefits.Once you have been cleared to receive the VA benefits, you may receive:

  • Service-connected disability compensation
  • VA pension
  • Current retirement and disability payments
  • Combat-related special compensation
  • VA health care
  • VA nursing home care
  • Other VA benefits, such as home loan guarantees and education benefits.

You can contact the best personal injury lawyer in Maryland at (443) 569-3950 or by email at: chris@annapolisaccidentattorney.com for a free consultation of your case.

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