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Veterans Disability Benefits in Maryland
To express gratitude for their courageous service, a variety of VA benefits are extended to veterans in Maryland. These benefits range from healthcare and education to housing and financial support.
One of the most important benefits is the VA Disability program, designed specifically for veterans who became injured or ill while on active duty. The program provides important financial assistance, ensuring that our nation's heroes are not burdened with the costs associated with service-related health issues.
VA disability compensation is one of the many ways our country honors the sacrifices made by Maryland's veterans.
What Is a VA Disability Rating?
If you're a Maryland veteran applying for VA disability benefits, your service-related disability will be assessed using what's called a disability rating. This rating, which is anywhere between 10% and 100%, reflects the severity of your disability.
The more severe your condition, the higher the rating. This rating is a way for the VA to determine how much financial support you'll receive each month. The system ensures that veterans get the right amount of support based on their unique circumstances.
How to Qualify for Veterans Disability Benefits in Maryland
To qualify for VA benefits, veterans must meet several guidelines.
Both of these must be true:
- You have an existing condition, either physical or mental, that impacts your health, and
- Your service history includes active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.
And, at least one of the following must be true:
- You incurred an injury or sickness during your military service that can be connected to your current condition. This is known as an in-service disability claim.
or
- An existing injury or illness from before your military service worsened due to your service — called a pre-service disability claim, or
- You have a disability that is associated with your active-duty service but it only manifested after your service ended. This is known as a post-service disability claim.
To receive VA disability benefits, Maryland veterans must have a service-connected disability.
How to Apply for VA Disability in Maryland
If you're preparing to apply for VA disability benefits, your first step should be collecting all necessary documents. Make sure you have your military and medical records, DD214 form, any paperwork related to the termination of your military service, and medical evidence supporting your disability claim. If you have dependents, their records are needed too.
When compiling your claim, it's essential to provide as many details as possible. You'll need to show proof that your physical or mental disability is connected to your military service.
You have several options for submitting your claim: online, via mail, or in person at a local VA office.
The best way to apply for VA disability benefits is through the VA.gov website.
Click here to file a VA Disability claim.
Need help? Call the VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000
Your military discharge status plays a big role in whether you're eligible for VA benefits. If you were honorably or generally discharged, you likely qualify for most benefits, but a dishonorable discharge might keep you from getting access to these services.
If Your Maryland VA Claim Is Denied
Don't lose hope if your VA disability claim is denied — you still have options. You can file an appeal and have the VA take another look at your case. But don't delay — you must submit a Notice of Disagreement within a year from when you received the decision.
The appeals process can be long and drawn out, so don't hesitate to reach out for help. Many veterans find working with a veterans service officer or a disability attorney to be a big help in navigating this process.
VA Benefits Available to Maryland Veterans
In addition to disability benefits, the VA provides an array of programs for veterans. Those who qualify can access VA pension programs, VA life insurance policies, job training programs, and much more.
Maryland veterans can access the following VA benefits:
- VA Life Insurance
- VA Burial Benefits
- Health Care
- Veterans Readiness and Employment
- VA Loans
- VetSuccess on Campus
- Education and Training
- VA Pension
- Dependents and Survivor Benefits
Maryland veterans are encouraged to take advantage of available programs and services.
For example, VA Pensions grant monthly financial assistance to wartime veterans from Maryland who satisfy specific age or disability conditions, supplying much-needed funds to those who may lack other income avenues.
VA Life Insurance delivers a range of insurance solutions to veterans and their loved ones, guaranteeing fiscal security and mental comfort amidst life's unpredictable moments.
The Veterans Readiness and Employment program aids Maryland veterans with disabilities linked to their service in securing and keeping suitable employment, ensuring their capacity to live satisfying lives post-service.
If you're a veteran in Maryland dealing with health issues from your time serving our country, you are strongly encouraged to apply for Veterans Disability benefits. Paired with other support programs from the VA, these benefits can drastically improve the living conditions for veterans and their families.
Maryland — VA Office Locations
Veterans Benefits Administration
| Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Regional Office | 31 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD 21201 | 800-827-1000 |
| Intake Site At Aberdeen Proving Ground | APG Retirement Services Offices Susquehanna Ave Bldg 4305 Room 243A Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 | |
| Intake Site At Andrews Air Force Base | Airman & Family Readiness Center, 316 MSS/DPF Andrews AFB, MD 20762 | |
| Intake Site At Annapolis Naval Station/USNA | 250 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402 | 410-293-1202 |
| Intake Site At Bethesda NNH (No MOU) | , MD | |
| Intake Site At Fort Detrick | Community Support Center 1520 Freedman Drive, Room 123 Fort Detrick, MD 21702 | |
| Intake Site At Fort Meade | Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center3rd floor Room 3A04 Fort Meade, MD 20755 | |
| Intake Site At Indian Head Naval Ord | Fleet and Family Support Center12 Strauss Avenue Indian Head, MD 20640 | |
| Intake Site At Patuxent River Naval Air Station | Navy Family Service Center Building 2090, 21993 Bundy Road, NASFS NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670 | |
| Intake Site At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 8901 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20889 |
National Cemetery Administration
| Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis National Cemetery | 800 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 | 410-644-9696 |
| Baltimore National Cemetery | 5501 Frederick Avenue Baltimore, MD 21228 | 410-644-9696 |
| Loudon Park National Cemetery | 3445 Frederick Avenue Baltimore, MD 21228 | 410-644-9696 |
| Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery | Point Lookout Road Scotland, MD 20680 | 410-644-9696 |
Veterans Health Administration
| Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| VA Acquisition Academy | 7485 New Horizon Way Frederick, MD 21703 | |
| VISN 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network | 849 International Drive, Suite 275 Linthicum, MD 21090 | 410-691-1131 |
| VA Maryland Health Care System | 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 | 410-605-7000 |
| Baltimore VA Medical Center - VA Maryland Health Care System | 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 | 410-605-7000 |
| Loch Raven VA Medical Center - VA Maryland Health Care System | 3900 Loch Raven Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21218 | 410-605-7000 |
| Perry Point VA Medical Center - VA Maryland Health Care System | VA Medical Center Perry Point, MD 21902 | 410-642-2411 |
| Baltimore VA Annex | 209 West Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 21201 | 410-605-7000 |
| Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic | 830 Chesapeake Drive Cambridge, MD 21613 | 410-228-6243 |
| Charlotte Hall Community-Based Outpatient Clinic | 29640 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622-3244 | 301-884-7102 |
| Cumberland Outpatient Clinic | 200 Glenn Street Cumberland, MD 21502 | 304-263-0811 |
| Eastern Baltimore County VA Outpatient Clinic | 5235 King Avenue, Suite 200 Rosedale, MD 21237 | 443-730-2020 |
| Fort Detrick VA Outpatient Clinic | 1433 Porter Street Frederick, MD 21702 | 304-263-0811 |
| Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic | 2479 5th Street, Suite 5138 Fort Meade, MD 20755 | 410-305-5300 |
| Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic | 808 Landmark Drive, Suite 128 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 | 410-590-4140 |
| Hagerstown Outpatient Clinic | Hub Plaza Bldg, 1101 Opal Ct Hagerstown, MD 21742 | 304-263-0811 |
| Loch Raven VA Outpatient Clinic | 3901 The Alameda Baltimore, MD 21218 | 410-605-7650 |
| Montgomery County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic | 15810 Gaither Drive, Shady Grove Development Park, Suite 130 Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1429 | 301-591-5858 |
| Pocomoke City VA Outpatient Clinic | 1701 Market Street, Unit 211 Pocomoke, MD 21851 | 410-957-6718 |
| Southern PG County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic | 5801 Allentown Road, Suites 104 and 106 Camp Springs, MD 20746-4563 | 301-423-3700 |
| Aberdeen Vet Center Outstation | 223 W. Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen, MD 21001 | 410-272-6771 |
| Annapolis Vet Center | 100 Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 | 410-605-7826 |
| Baltimore Vet Center | 1777 Reisterstown Road Suite 199 Baltimore, MD 21208 | 410-764-9400 |
| Dundalk Vet Center | 1553 Merritt Blvd Dundalk, MD 21222 | 410-282-6144 |
| Elkton Vet Center | 103 Chesapeake Blvd. Suite A Elkton, MD 21921 | 410-392-4485 |
| Prince George's County Vet Center | 7905 Malcolm Road, Suite 101 Clinton, MD 207351734 | 301-856-7173 |
| RCS North Atlantic District 1 | 849 International Drive, Suite 232 Linthicum, MD 21090 | 410-828-6619 |
| Salisbury Vet Center Outstation | 926 Snow Hill Road, Building 3 Salisbury, MD 21804 | 410-912-7263 |
| Silver Spring Vet Center | 2900 Linden Lane Suite 100 Silver Spring, MD 20910 | 301-589-1073 |