Veterans Disability Benefits Not Differentiated by State

The Washington Times › February 18, 2008

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Dear Sgt. Shaft:

I have been declared 100 percent permanently disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for almost three years now because of Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. I have been told that disability compensation varies by state. If this is true, how do I find out if I am receiving the proper amount of compensation in the state of Michigan where I live?

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Veterans Disability Benefits Not Differentiated by State

Thanks for your help.

Frederick Z.

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Dear Fred:

VA compensation is federally funded and administered; the payment rates do not vary by state. Congress authorizes a cost of living adjustment (COLA) every ye...

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