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Temporary 100% Disability Rating for Hospitalization

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Temporary increased VA compensation for qualifying extended hospitalization.

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

How to get help

File a claim online, by mail, in person, or with help from an accredited representative. For non-VA hospitalization, submit a discharge summary showing the stay's length and cause.

Who this service helps

The veteran must spend more than 21 days in a VA or VA-approved hospital for a service-connected disability, or be under hospital observation at VA expense for more than 21 days for that disability.

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; approved claims temporarily increase disability compensation according to VA rules.

About this service

May provide a temporary 100% disability rating and added compensation when an eligible veteran is hospitalized or under observation for a service-connected disability.

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