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Can a veteran apply for veterans compensation 65 years after discharge?
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∙ 11y ago
yes. there is no statue of limitations on how long you have to file between discharge and filing for benefits. I'll be honest though the average appeal review alone is over 493 days (according to the VA), and they like to deny you then you have to appeal and you may not be alive when the decision finally comes your way. You need to be prepared to be denied and to have to fight tooth and nail for what you are entitled too.
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, a veteran can apply for veterans compensation even 65 years after discharge. There is no time limitation for filing a claim for disabilities incurred or aggravated during military service. However, it's important to note that the sooner a veteran applies for benefits, the easier it is to gather evidence and establish a connection between the disability and military service.
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