1ST Time Claim Filing Tips, And/Or Suggestions; For Filing A Non Service Connection, VA Pension/Benefits Claim !

Special Note: When anyone files a VA Claim for pension benefits, or compensation benefits; It Is Very Important: to understand that a VA Claim for pension benefits, and a VA claim for compensation are a very different type of VA Claim, for VA Benefits ! A pension benefits claim has much, more, different VA requirements, and criterions to meet, to get a VA claim approved, rather than anyone that files a claim for VA Compensation Benefits Claim, to get approved ! ( on this web site, please see and read about 1st time claim filing tips for a service connection VA compensation benefits claim ) !

Special Note: The difference between a request from the VA for a pension claim to get approved and a VA compensation claim to get approved are as follows: a VA pension claim is a claim for any non service connection illness or disability, meaning that it didn’t happen in the military nor is it related to the military; therefore a pension claim is not an assured entitlement for veterans ! Usually, to qualify for a VA non service connection benefit claim, it might depend on the severity of the claimant illness, and/or disability, as well as the age, monetary income, assets/wealth, along with did you serve in the military doing any war time, and other deciding factors, etc.

If you are planning on filing a VA pension benefit claim, you might find it very helpful and/or beneficial, to call the Department Of Veterans Affairs, telephone assistance toll free number: 1-800-827-1000 and ask, what do you need to do to file that type of claim ! Note: At, anytime you call the VA toll free number, the person you get on the phone, will need your full name you used in the military, what year did you enter the military and discharge date, also your full social security number, etc.

A VA claim for service connection compensation benefit claim, is an entitlement for compensation and/ or benefits, because something happened in/ or related to the military to cause the illness and/or disability, after the VA has established it is service connected, a disability %percentage rating will be assed, and most likely approved ! Call the VA, Please see this entire web site ! Good Luck/ Best Wishes, Thank You For Serving ! ( see service connection claim tips, on site ) !