This can include conditions resulting from combat injuries, accidents during military service, or chronic conditions aggravated by military service, such as musculoskeletal disorders, amputations, and chronic pain conditions.

Mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, and traumatic brain injury (TBI), are commonly recognized by the VA.

Chronic illnesses that manifest or are aggravated since your military service, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and respiratory disorders, may qualify for benefits.

Veterans exposed to hazardous materials or environmental toxins, such as Agent Orange in Vietnam, or asbestos, may be eligible for compensation for conditions like certain cancers, Parkinson's disease, and Type 2 diabetes.

Certain infectious diseases contracted during military service, such as hepatitis C or malaria, may qualify for benefits.

Veterans who served in the Gulf War and have unexplained chronic symptoms may be eligible for disability benefits.

Former POWs may receive benefits for conditions resulting from their captivity.

Veterans who were exposed to ionizing radiation during their military service may qualify for benefits if they develop conditions related to radiation exposure .

The VA has established a list of "presumptive" conditions for certain groups of veterans, such as Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange or Gulf War Veterans. These conditions are presumed to be service-connected without the need to prove direct causation.