Can a Reservist Get VA Disability

Many Veterans are aware of their eligibility for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), regardless of whether they served in the reserves or on active duty. However, what some Veterans may not realize is that the VA processes these claims differently. While Reservists can qualify for VA disability benefits, it’s essential to … Continued

$148,605.50

Client award entitlement to an extra schedular total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established in August, 2018.

$344,887.61

Client granted service connection for major depressive disorder and bruxism in sustained remission with an evaluation of 100 percent and temporomandibular joint disorder with an evaluation of 20 percent effective July 2015. Additionally, basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from July 2015.

$126,637.68

Client is granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from February 11, 2017.

$103,990.38

Client awarded entitlement to individual unemployability and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status established in May 2019. Client was also awarded entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria being met from August 2022.

$131,227.85

Client awarded 100 percent service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from April 9, 2021.

$117,537.73

Client awarded an increased evaluation to 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD with erectile dysfunction along with entitlement to individual unemployability and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from March 1, 2019—reinstatement of special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria being met from January 9, 2018. 

$102,667.23

Service connection for cause of death granted, and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from November 24, 2017.

$130,146.90

Entitlement to individual unemployability is granted effective September 30, 2016, and basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from the same date.

$185,142.16

A 70 percent evaluation is assigned for depressive disorder due to another medical condition with mixed features, effective from September 27, 2014, along with entitlement to individual unemployability and basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status from the same date.

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