M21-1, Part IV, Subpart i, Chapter 1 – Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and Death Compensation Overview

Introduction

• benefit eligibility factors for SC, and
• principles relating to SC.

Change Date

IV.i.1.1.a.  Benefit Eligibility Factors for SC

IV.i.1.1.b.  Principles Relating to SC

• the general principles relating to SC, see 38 CFR 3.303
• direct SC, including the presumption of soundness and posttraumatic stress disorder, see 38 CFR 3.304
• SC for disabilities incurred as a former prisoner of war, see
  • 38 CFR 3.304(e)
  • 38 CFR 3.307, and
  • 38 CFR 3.309
• SC for disabilities resulting from herbicide exposure, see
  • 38 CFR 3.307
  • 38 CFR 3.309(e), and
  • 38 CFR 3.313
• presumptive SC for chronic and tropical diseases, see
  • 38 CFR 3.307, and
  • 38 CFR 3.309
• SC for disabilities resulting from ionizing radiation exposure, see
  • 38 CFR 3.309(d), and
  • 38 CFR 3.311
• aggravation of pre-service disability, see
  • 38 CFR 3.306, and
  • 38 CFR 3.322
• secondary SC, see 38 CFR 3.310
• SC for disabilities resulting from exposure to mustard agents, see 38 CFR 3.316, and
• compensation for certain disabilities related to undiagnosed illnesses, see38 CFR.3.317