Education Benefits

• Military members who are disabled and have 30 or more days of active service in the armed forces qualify for the federal government to pay for their college tuition. If they enroll in vocational and technical training programs, they can also get enrollment fees covered. The amount of assistance disabled veterans receive depends on the degree they are pursuing and the amount of tuition charged by their accredited postsecondary school.
  
  

Disability Compensation

• Disability compensation payments are made to veterans who are injured or contract a disease while they are in the service. The Veterans Affairs office reviews the severity of the disability and the veteran's income and number of dependents to determine how much each disabled veteran will receive. For example, losing a leg or an arm and having a spouse and dependent children can increase the amount of money disabled a veteran receives. To prove their claims, veterans must submit documents such as copies of discharge papers, marriage licenses, birth certificates for dependent children, and notes from physicians and medical centers.
  
  

Rehabilitation and Job Skills

• Veterans so disabled that they cannot work may be assigned a health care professional. These people help veterans learn skills, such as how to operate a wheelchair or prepare their own meals, so they can live independently. Disabled veterans who can work may take advantage of vocational services, such as interview counseling, resume writing coaching and job search skills training.
  
  

Life Insurance

• The Traumatic Injury Protection Under Service Members' Group Life Insurance program provides financial support to disabled veterans and their families. Veterans can use funds from the insurance program to pay for counseling and equipment that help them to recover from their injuries. Payments from the insurance program range between $25,000 and $100,000; the exact amount depends on the extent of the veteran's disability. For example, a veteran who lost sight in both eyes while serving in the military would receive $100,000, while a veteran who lost sight in one eye would receive $50,000.