Introduction to VA Compensation Pension and Fiduciary Service April 2026 Introduction to VA Compensation Objectives Explain eligibility requirements and summary Identify ways to establish service connection Identify the types of claims
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Introduction to VA Compensation Pension and Fiduciary Service| April 2026<br>
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Introduction to VA Compensation Objectives Explain eligibility requirements and summary
Identify ways to establish service connection
Identify the types of claims
Define Special Monthly Compensation
Identify common forms 2<br>
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References 38 CFR 3, Adjudication
M21-1 I.ii.2.
M21-1 V.ii.2.
M21-1 II.iii.2.
M21-1 II.iii.1.A. 3 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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References (Continued) VBA Fact Sheets
VBA Publications Intranet Site
VA Forms Website (Internal and External)
eBenefits
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors Benefit Book 4 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Service-Connected Compensation Eligibility
Veteran
Discharge other than dishonorable
Death on active duty
Summary
Veterans with service-connected disabilities
Veterans disabled from VA health care
Rating decision
Tax-free
Cannot receive both compensation and pension
Claims processed in Regional Office VSCs 5 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Establish Service Connection Direct Claim
Presumptive Claim
Aggravation Claim
Secondary Claim
Congenital, Developmental, Hereditary Claim 6 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Establish Service Connection (Continued) Current Disability
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In-Service event
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Nexus between disability and event 7 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Claim Types Initial (Original)
New
Increase
Supplemental
Secondary 8 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Special Monthly Compensation Rating decision notifies of special monthly compensation (SMC) grant
Additional monetary benefit
Severe disabilities
Need for additional medical care
Rate varies depending on level of disability 9 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Standard Forms VA Form 21-526EZ
VA Form 21-2680
VA Form 21-0966
VA Form 20-0995 10 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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Questions? Service-Connected Compensation
Establish Service Connection
Claim Types
Special Monthly Compensation
Standard Forms 11 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
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TMS Survey/Assessment A satisfaction survey and/or assessment have been assigned to you in TMS
Be sure to complete the survey and/or assessment to receive credit for this training 12 Introduction to VA Compensation<br>
