Texas community resource
Temporary Disability Increase for Hospitalization
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Temporary 100% disability rating for qualifying extended hospitalization or observation.
How to get help
File online, by mail, in person, or with accredited help; if treatment occurred outside VA, include a discharge summary showing the length and cause of hospitalization.
Who this service helps
A veteran hospitalized or observed for more than 21 days under the published facility, payment, and service-connected-condition requirements.
Where this service is available
Service area: United States, including eligible veterans in the Austin / Central Texas region.
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
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No fee to apply; approved compensation is temporarily paid at the 100% rate for the qualifying period.
About this service
VA may temporarily increase compensation when a veteran spends more than 21 days in a VA or approved hospital, or under VA-paid hospital observation, for a service-connected disability.
Other resources that may help
Before you contact this provider
CVF Community Connect provides resource information for public convenience. Availability, eligibility, services, hours, and other details may change. CVF Community Connect does not guarantee eligibility, availability, acceptance, or services provided by listed organizations.
Help us connect more people with resources
Online donations are not available at this time. Volunteers can still help CVF Community Connect research, verify, and maintain public resource information.