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Compensation for Illness or Injury
Compensation for service-related health conditions
Latest source updateLast Update: June 18, 2026Latest change: Several linked compensation and benefit details were updated, including payment rates, coverage conditions, and application guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Latest change: Several linked compensation and benefit details were updated, including payment rates, coverage conditions, and application guidance.
Veterans compensation details updated
Several linked pages under Compensation for illness or injury now show updated benefit information. Payment rates were revised for Canadian Forces Income Support and War Veterans Allowance, new quarterly-adjustment notes were added, and a new online cognitive behavioural therapy benefit under POC 12 is now described with preauthorization required and registration with Medavie Blue Cross or VAC criteria. The page set also changed how users find policy and application guidance: a new Prescription Drugs (POC 10) policy link is visible with a 2026 effective date, the archived Rehabilitation Program Plan entry was removed, and some introductory application guidance sections were taken out while applicant statement and consent guidance remains visible.
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Pain and Suffering Compensation provides financial recognition for the impact of a disability related to service. It is supported by disability-specific policies, medical questionnaires, and service health records used to assess claims.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Medical questionnaires
- Service health records
- Supporting medical records
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans
- Current or former RCMP members
- Second World War and Korean War Veterans
- Some civilians who served in the Second World War
Who is not eligible
- Survivors, dependents, or estates for the Critical Injury Benefit
- People receiving the Exceptional Incapacity Allowance for the Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
- Applicants who do not meet the specific benefit requirements
Eligible expenses
- Medical and healthcare-related costs covered under treatment benefits.
- Travel costs for authorized healthcare appointments.
- Financial advice costs, up to the stated limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to buy or pick up health-related items is not eligible.
- Tax return preparation is not eligible for financial advice reimbursement.
- Investment commissions and annual investment fees are not eligible.
- Travel costs for financial advice are not eligible.
Selection criteria
- Medical evidence supporting the condition.
- Connection between the condition and service.
- Severity and impact on quality of life.
- Program-specific entitlement requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Complete the relevant application form.
- Gather medical reports, questionnaires, and supporting records.
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Apply online through My VAC Account when available.
- Or mail the completed form to Veterans Affairs Canada.
- Step 3: Follow up if needed
- Provide any additional information requested by VAC.
- Wait for the decision letter and next steps.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and supporting evidence.
- VAC assesses entitlement and, where needed, the level of disability or care required.
- If information is missing, the application may be put on hold until it is received.
- A decision letter is issued, with appeal or review options if applicable.
Additional information
- The program includes several benefit types under the same compensation page.
- Some benefits are payable for life or monthly, depending on the benefit.
- VAC may request a review or reassessment if circumstances change.
- A decision letter explains the outcome and appeal options.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Compensation for Illness or Injury Program
What is the Compensation for Illness or Injury?
Pain and Suffering Compensation provides financial recognition for the impact of a disability related to service. It is supported by disability-specific policies, medical questionnaires, and service health records used to assess claims.
How much funding can be received?
Compensation for Illness or Injury Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Compensation for Illness or Injury program?
To be eligible for the Compensation for Illness or Injury program, you must:
Service-related medical condition
Benefit-specific health needs
Relevant veteran or service status
Who can I contact for more information about the Compensation for Illness or Injury?
You can contact Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) or by phone at 1-866-522-2122.
Where is the Compensation for Illness or Injury available?
The Compensation for Illness or Injury program is available across Canada.
Is the Compensation for Illness or Injury a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Compensation for Illness or Injury is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Compensation for Illness or Injury?
Compensation for Illness or Injury is funded by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)