Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefits (Pain and Suffering Compensation)

Checked on 7 October 2026 on the official page

Who qualifies:

Canadian Armed Forces member or Veteran, or RCMP member
Diagnosed medical condition
Condition related to your service

What you need to apply:

Application form
Medical evidence of the condition

A tax-free financial payment for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and RCMP members with a diagnosed condition related to their service. You get a life-time monthly benefit or a lump sum. The amount depends on how much the condition relates to service and how severe it is.

Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity Health & care Disability

We last read this on 7 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.

When: No deadline. You can apply any time.

How to reach them

Apply on their website.
Questions? 1-866-522-2122
Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/.../disability-benefits.

Good to know

For whomCanadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, current and former RCMP members, Second World War and Korean War Veterans, and certain civilians who served in the Second World War.
CostFree
LanguagesEnglish, French
Their stepsApply online through My VAC Account, or download the form and mail it. Call toll-free for help with your application.

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