Disability Benefits

If you are a Veteran with a service-related disability or another qualified individual you may be eligible for disability benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).

There are two types of disability benefits:

• Disability Pension
• Disability Award

Eligibility information

To receive a disability benefit, the applicant must have a diagnosed medical condition or disability and be able to demonstrate that the condition or disability is service related.

Visit the How Benefits are Determined section of the VAC Web site.

Application information

To apply for this program, complete one of the application forms below and bring it to a Service Canada Centre, a VAC district office or an Integrated Personnel Support Centre.

Applications and supporting documents submitted at a Service Canada Centre will be forwarded to VAC.

VAC will review your application and determine your eligibility for disability benefits.

For more information on what you need to apply, see VAC’s step-by-step application process.

Application Forms

• Application for Disability Benefits
• Application for Disability and/or Death Benefit for Survivor and Dependent Children

Contact information

• Veterans Affairs Canada general inquiries: 1-866-522-2122

Related information

• Health Care Benefits (Treatment Benefits)
• Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits