To qualify for a disability benefit you must be one of the following:
- Canadian Armed Forces member or Veteran,
- A current or former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP),
- Second World War or Korean War Veteran (includes Merchant Navy), or
- Certain civilians who served in the Second World War.
You should apply for a disability benefit if you:
- Have a diagnosed medical condition or disability; and
- Are able to show that the condition is related to your service.
If you qualify for a disability benefit, you will receive either a:
Pain and suffering compensation – a life-time monthly benefit or lump sum benefit – the choice is yours.
- View the pain and suffering compensation rates.
- View all Pain and Suffering Compensation FAQs.
or
- Disability pension - a life-time monthly benefit. If you have any dependents (e.g. spouse, common-law partner and/or children), your monthly amount will be increased.
View the disability pension rates.
If you have a pending application for a disability benefit and were expecting to receive a disability award, you do not need to re-apply. Your application for a disability benefit will now be processed as Pain and Suffering Compensation.
Social Insurance Number
For example:
- confirmation of SIN letter
- plastic SIN card (non-expired)
Photo ID
For example:
- driver’s license
- passport
- other government-issued photo ID, such as a non-driver photo ID (Saskatchewan), British Columbia Services Card, Ontario photo card, General identification card (Nunavut), Voluntary ID (PEI), etc.
Apply online:
If you are registered for My VAC Account, you can submit your application for this benefit online. If you aren't registered, you can register now.
Mail or in person:
- Download the application form. Then, drop it off at a VAC Office or CAF Transition Centre. You can also mail your completed form directly to the address listed on the form.
- Printable application form.