The Canadian government supports veterans who have disability from their services through disability pension and other benefits. If you are a veteran with a disability, you can check the full details here.
CRA Veteran Disability Pension in Canada
Veterans with hearing loss, tinnitus, or any disability can receive financial support from Veterans Affairs Canada under the disability benefits. The VAC offers a monthly benefit for a lifetime under the disability pension based on your disability rate.
The government appreciates the Veterans who have served the nation with disability pension and pain &suffering compensation. If you have any dependents, such as a child, spouse, or common-law partner, your monthly pension can increase.
The pension amount is paid to the eligible veterans each month, just like normal retirement benefits. The amount depends on the degree of your disability or condition related to your services and its impact on your quality of life.
Who receives the CRA Veteran Disability Pension?
If you are wondering whether you can receive the CRA Veteran disability pension or not, you can check the eligibility conditions below:
- You must be a veteran or a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, or a current or former Royal Canadian Mounted Police member, or a certain civilian who served in the Second World War, or served in the Korean War Veteran (includes Merchant Navy).
- You are diagnosed with a disability or medical condition, and you can show that your condition is related to the injury or illness you caught during service or after the service.
How much can you receive under the Veteran Disability Pension?
The Veteran Disability Pension rate is based on the 2.6% supplement, effective from 01 January 2025, which was adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index. The agency offers a disability pension based on the disability rate and family situation.
There are a total of 20 classes of the disability rate. Here, you can check the disability pension amount based on the disability rating and family situation below:
| Class | Single | Spouse | One Child | Two Child | Or each additional child |
| 1 | $3444.59 | $861.15 | $447.80 | $327.23 | $258.34 |
| 5 | $2755.67 | $688.92 | $358.24 | $261.79 | $206.68 |
| 10 | $1894.52 | $473.63 | $246.29 | $179.98 | $142.09 |
| 15 | $1033.58 | $258.35 | $134.34 | $98.17 | $77.50 |
| 20 | $172.23 | $43.06 | $22.39 | $16.36 | $12.92 |
If you wish to check the full Veteran disability pension rate table based on the disability rating, you can check it in the PDF here and see what your total payment will be based on your family situation and disability rate.
How to apply for the CRA Veteran Disability pension?
If you haven’t applied for the Veteran Disability pension and want to apply, you can apply for the disability pension in the following ways:
- Online:
- You can go to the VAC website at https://veterans.gc.ca/
- Next, click the Mental and Physical Health option, followed by Physical health and wellness, Compensation for Illness or injury, and then click disability benefits.
- Next, click on My vAC account and sign in or register if this is your first time.
- Once you sign in to your My VAC account, you can apply for Disability benefits online with your medical report and proof that the condition or disability is related to services.
- Offline: You can download the application form for the Veteran Disability Benefit from the official website and post it to the following address:
- Veteran Affairs Canada
- PO Box 6000
- Matane, QC
- G4W 0E4
However, if you need assistance with applying for the benefit, you can call for assistance at toll-free number 1866-522-2122 during weekdays between 08:30 and 04:30 PM.
What to do if you do not receive your veteran disability pension?
If you do not receive your veteran disability pension on the scheduled date, you should contact the CRA after waiting for 5 to 10 days, as there can be some technical glitches or your payment can take time to reflect in your bank account.
You can reach out to the CRA at 1800-561-7930 or directly call the Veterans Affairs Canada to ask about your missing payment. The department will respond with the reasons that may have delayed your payment or provide you with the needed assistance.
The Veteran disability pension is a great support for the veterans and their families when they are suffering from disability or a health condition that limits the veteran’s capability to earn and helps them manage their living costs.