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Veterans affairs : Presumptive Service Connection and Disability Compensation Sidath Viranga Panangala Specialist in Veterans Policy Daniel T. Shedd Legislative Attorney Umar Moulta-Ali Analyst in Disability Policy November 18, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 R41405 Veterans affairs : Presumptive Service Connection and Disability Compensation Congressional Research Service Summary The United States has provided benefits in varying degrees to those who have worn the uniform and suffered disabilities in Service to the nation. In general, a veteran is entitled to compensation for disabilities incurred in or aggravated during active military, naval, or air Service . It should be noted that not all persons who served in the military are considered Veterans for purposes of Veterans benefits. Veterans could meet the burden of proving that their disabilities are Service -connected through their military records, which may clearly describe and document the circumstances and medical treatment for an injury or an illness incurred while in Service as well as any resulting disability.
Veterans Affairs: Presumptive Service Connection and Disability Compensation Congressional Research Service Summary The United States has provided benefits in varying degrees to those who have worn the uniform
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