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VA Increased Disability Rating for Time in a Hospital
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Temporary 100 percent disability rating for qualifying hospitalization tied to a service-connected disability.
How to get help
File the claim online, by mail, in person, or with help from a trained accredited professional. Submit hospital records showing the service-connected treatment and qualifying dates. Call 800-827-1000 for benefit questions.
Who this service helps
The veteran must receive hospital treatment for more than 21 days for a service-connected disability, or be under hospital observation for more than 21 days at VA expense for a service-connected disability.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal disability compensation benefit available to eligible veterans in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. If approved, added compensation is based on a temporary 100 percent disability rating for the qualifying period.
About this service
VA may temporarily increase a veteran's disability rating to 100 percent and add compensation for qualifying time spent in a VA or VA-approved hospital for a service-connected disability.
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