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Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefits (Pain and Suffering Compensation)

Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefits (Pain and Suffering Compensation) is a program run by Veterans Affairs Canada for Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, current and former RCMP members, Second World War and Korean War Veterans, and certain civilians who served in the Second World War. Checked on the official page on October 7, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Canadian Armed Forces member or Veteran, or RCMP member; Diagnosed medical condition; Condition related to your service.

No deadline. You can apply any time.

Call 1-866-522-2122Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 7, 2026 on the official page

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A tax-free financial payment for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and RCMP members with a diagnosed condition related to their service. You get a life-time monthly benefit or a lump sum. The amount depends on how much the condition relates to service and how severe it is.

Who qualifies

Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, current and former RCMP members, Second World War and Korean War Veterans, and certain civilians who served in the Second World War.

You likely qualify if:

  • Canadian Armed Forces member or Veteran, or RCMP member
  • Diagnosed medical condition
  • Condition related to your service

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 1-866-522-2122
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/.../disability-benefits.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • LanguagesEnglish, French
  • Their stepsApply online through My VAC Account, or download the form and mail it. Call toll-free for help with your application.

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What to bring

  • Application form
  • Medical evidence of the condition

Dates

No deadline. You can apply any time.

Source

Checked on October 7, 2026 on the official page

Run by Veterans Affairs Canada.

We read this on their own website on October 7, 2026. Read from: veterans.gc.ca/.../disability-benefits.

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