If you’re a military veteran who has been injured in the line of duty or during your tenure as a serviceman, you can stand eligible for attaining VA compensation. However, you will have to first prove that you got injured or that a preexisting injury worsened during your time in the military. But some other factors can disqualify you from getting any compensation.
Factors That Can Disqualify Veterans from Seeking VA BenefitsÂ
A Dishonorable Discharge from Service
A veteran who has been discharged from service dishonorably due to any unintentional misconduct will never be eligible for VA compensation. This does not apply to servicemen who have been honorably discharged or underwent a general discharge.
Intentional Misconduct
A military veteran who has been found guilty of willful misconduct (which is essentially being caught knowingly committing wrongdoing or engaging in criminal behavior) while being an active military serviceman is not going to qualify for VA benefits.
This also applies to the situation where a veteran intentionally injured themselves to apply for VA compensation. However, if this is the case, then it is the VA that will be responsible for proving any intentional wrongdoing.
Qualifying for VA Disability Benefits
If a veteran is discharged honorable or generally and has an injury or an illness worsened over time during their tenure, they will still need to provide medical evaluations and proof to be eligible for any compensation.