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VA Former Prisoner of War Disability Compensation
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Compensation for qualifying conditions connected to captivity as a prisoner of war.
How to get help
File a disability compensation claim online, by mail, in person, or with help from an accredited professional. Include documents confirming prisoner-of-war status and a doctor's report identifying a listed condition and showing that it is at least 10 percent disabling.
Who this service helps
The former prisoner of war must have a current condition connected to captivity that became at least 10 percent disabling at any time after active-duty service. Some presumptive conditions apply after any period of captivity, while additional conditions require captivity lasting at least 30 days.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal disability compensation claim available to eligible former prisoners of war in all assigned West Texas 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
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. Approved compensation depends on the VA disability rating, dependent status, and current federal rates.
About this service
VA disability compensation may cover current physical or mental conditions connected to a veteran's time as a prisoner of war. VA presumes service connection for specified conditions based on the duration and circumstances of captivity.
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