Veterans who have disabilities, medical conditions or injuries incurred or aggravated during active military service—no matter when or where they served—may be eligible to receive tax-free monthly benefits.

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VA Requirements

To support a claim for service connection, the evidence must show the following:
 

• You have a current physical or mental disability.

• You had an injury or disease in service or experienced an event in service that caused or aggravated an injury or disease.

• There is a link between your current disability and the event, injury or disease in military service.

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If you have any of the following relevant items, you should submit them with your claim:

• Discharge or separation papers (the DD-214 or equivalent).

• Service treatment records and supporting statements.

• Private medical provider records and hospital reports.

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Source:  https://explore.va.gov/disability-compensation