Tell me about Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefits
Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefits
A tax-free payment for a medical condition or disability related to your service. You get pain and suffering compensation (monthly for life or a lump sum, your choice) or a disability pension paid monthly for life. The amount depends on how the condition relates to your service and how severe it is.
Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity Disability Health & care
Who qualifies:
- CAF member or Veteran, or RCMP member
- Diagnosed condition or disability
- Condition related to your service
What you need to apply:
- Medical information about your condition
- Service details
We last read this on 6 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.
How to reach them
- Apply on their application form.
- 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 (including Merchant Navy), and certain Second World War civilians, with a diagnosed condition related to service.
- CostFree
- Their stepsSign in or register for My VAC Account. Apply online, or mail form PEN-923. Call 1-866-522-2122 for free help.
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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.
Read from: veterans.gc.ca/.../disability-benefits.
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