Texas community resource

VA Disability Compensation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal disability compensation and claims filing for eligible East Texas veterans.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

How to get help

Apply online through VA.gov, by mail using the required claim form, in person at a VA regional office, or with help from an accredited representative or county veteran service officer.

Who this service helps

Veterans with a current physical or mental condition and an injury, disease, or event during qualifying service, or another qualifying basis under VA rules; discharge and evidence requirements apply.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal benefit, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

Visit the organization website

Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

No fee to apply directly with VA; accredited county and nonprofit representatives generally provide initial claims help at no charge.

About this service

Provides tax-free monthly compensation to eligible veterans for disabilities connected to military service and for certain conditions presumed to be service connected.

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