Compensation Service

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Compensation Service is a division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that administers disability compensation and related monetary benefits to eligible veterans and their dependents.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
government agency component
administers VA disability compensation program
benefit entitlement policy for service-connected disabilities
dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) policies
monetary benefits for service-connected disabilities
special monthly compensation policies
benefitType disability compensation
special statutory monetary benefits
survivor compensation
country United States of America
surface form: United States
eligibilityCriteriaIncludes qualifying relationship as a dependent or survivor
service-connected disability
veteran status
focusesOn monetary benefits rather than health care delivery
service-connected disability benefits
goal ensure consistent and accurate delivery of disability compensation benefits
implement statutory changes to veterans’ compensation programs
protect the rights of veterans and their dependents in compensation matters
issues policy guidance memoranda
training materials for claims adjudicators
jurisdiction United States government
surface form: federal government of the United States
language English
legalAuthority Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations
surface form: Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations

Title 38, United States Code
locatedIn Washington, D.C.
monitors trends in disability claims and ratings
oversees compensation program performance metrics
implementation of new compensation-related legislation
parentOrganization United States Department of Veterans Affairs
surface form: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
partOf Veterans Benefits Administration
responsibleFor developing disability compensation policy
interpreting disability compensation law and regulations
issuing guidance to VA regional offices on compensation claims
policy related to ancillary benefits tied to compensation awards
policy related to individual unemployability benefits
policy related to presumptive service connection
quality assurance for disability compensation decisions
standardizing disability rating practices
updating the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) policy
sector public sector
serves eligible dependents of veterans
veterans
website https://www.va.gov/ (via Veterans Benefits Administration pages)
worksWith Board of Veterans’ Appeals
VA regional offices
Veterans Health Administration

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Veterans Benefits Administration hasDivision Compensation Service