Can you get VA disability for eye problems?

Vision problems are rated according to the VA Schedule of Ratings Disabilities under Section 4.97, diagnostic codes 6000 to 6091. Visual impairments for which you can receive disability compensation include: blurry vision. loss of sight.

How much VA disability do you get for loss of vision?

The central visual acuity measurements go from 20/20 to 5/200 and the VA rates based on corrected vision, if it can be corrected. Anything worse than 5/200 is considered blind. The VA rates both eyes together, so if a veteran is blind in one eye and has 20/20 in the other, they would probably only receive a 40% rating.

What do you need to know about disability for Vietnam Veterans?

Criteria for Eligibility. In order for a Veteran who served in Vietnam to qualify for disability compensation benefits for a presumption based on exposure to Agent Orange, he or she should have: A qualifying medical diagnosis, and. Proof of service in Vietnam.

What does it mean to be a Vietnam era veteran?

(Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212) A Vietnam era veteran is a person who served on active duty anywhere in the world for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge.

When did the term Vietnam vet become legal?

The US Government does not accept the term Vietnam Vet. The correct and only legal term is Vietnam Era Veteran and was codified into law in 1974. (Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212)

Is it true that I was not a Vietnam veteran?

Recently an individual stated to me that I am not a Vietnam Veteran because I was never in country in Vietnam. This was very offensive to me. I have always considered my self a Vietnam veteran. I served with the 3BN11thREG1stMARDIV from 1970 to 1971.

Are there benefits for veterans of the Vietnam era?

Veterans who served during the Vietnam era may be eligible for both service and non-service connected VA benefits.