What type of claim can veterans file regarding health conditions related to their military service?

A service-connected claim is the appropriate type of claim for veterans who assert that their health conditions are related to their military service. This claim specifically links a veteran’s current health issues to their time in service, establishing the requisite connection needed to qualify for benefits.

To successfully file a service-connected claim, a veteran must provide evidence demonstrating that their medical condition either began during their service or was aggravated by it. This type of claim enables veterans to receive disability compensation for conditions that can be proven to be the result of their military duties or experiences.

Other claim types serve different purposes: a supplemental claim allows veterans to provide new and relevant evidence to support an existing claim; a non-service connected claim pertains to issues unrelated to military service, often for general health needs; and a disability pension claim is related to financial assistance for low-income veterans with non-service connected disabilities. Each of these serves distinct circumstances, making the service-connected claim the correct answer for health conditions directly associated with military service.