Get Form 5571

You can file a claim for increased disability compensation if you have a rated service-connected disability that's gotten worse. You'll need to submit up-to-date medical evidence that shows your disability has gotten worse. You can file an increased claim to request: An increase in your disability rating.

The VA has no restrictions on the earning or income status of veterans that want to receive VA benefits. VA benefits are available to any veteran who the VA has determined to have a service-related condition that negatively impacts their health.

Veterans who perform active or inactive duty training must choose the benefit they prefer and waive the other. Most Veterans choose to receive drill pay instead of disability compensation or pension because drill pay is typically the greater benefit.

You have a VA disability rating of 30% or higher, or. You're traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition, even if your VA disability rating is less than 30%, or. You receive a VA pension, or. You have an income that's below the maximum annual VA pension rate, or.

Yes, generally, all National Guard and Reserve members qualify for some VA benefits. Different VA benefits may consider different factors to determine eligibility, such as length of service, type of service (such as under Title 10 or Title 32), wartime service, and/or service-related disability.

Use VA Form 20-0995 if you disagree with a VA decision and want to provide new evidence to support your claim.

The VA requires a small deductible before reimbursing you for travel-related expenses. The current (2022) deductible is $3 one-way or $6 round-trip, up to $18 per month. If you surpass the $18 deductible, the VA will pay the full cost of your travel for the remainder of the month.

You should receive your payment within 3 to 5 business days. Need time to gather receipts or other information? You can choose to save your claim and come back later to edit it. But you'll still need to submit it within 30 days of your appointment.

However, you cannot receive VA compensation for the same time period that you receive military pay. This does not mean you have to choose between drill pay and compensation. You only lose the amount of comp equal to the amount of days paid drill.