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Recovering from injury

TBI, polytrauma, ongoing rehabilitation

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  1. File or amend your disability claim to reflect current conditions.
  2. Ask for a TBI screening if you had any blast exposure or head injury in service.
  3. Request a C&P exam if you need a current medical record for your claim.

Benefits that apply here

Category: Disability
DISABILITY

VA Disability Compensation

Monthly tax-free payment for veterans with service-connected physical or mental health conditions. Compensation amount is based on the combined disability rating (0% to 100%) and the number of dependents.

Available at 10%+~$1,500/mo averageAt 100% rating
Category: Healthcare
HEALTHCARE

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Polytrauma Care

Interdisciplinary evaluation and rehabilitation for veterans with traumatic brain injuries, including five VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for those with complex, multiple-system injuries.

Available to enrolled veterans with TBI or polytrauma diagnosis
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Category: Housing
HOUSING

Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant of up to $126,526 (FY 2026) to build, buy, or modify a permanent home for veterans with certain severe service-connected disabilities, such as the loss or loss of use of more than one limb, blindness in both eyes, or certain severe burns. The grant can be used up to 6 times.

Available to veterans with certain severe service-connected disabilities, such as loss of use of limbs, blindness in both eyes, severe burns, or ALSUp to $126,526FY 2026 maximum, usable up to 6 times
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