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The level of priority you are given will depend entirely on your disability (and whether it is service- or non-service-connected), your situation financially, and the level or intensity of your disability. Because the fact of a disability originating from service-related or non-service-related sources has a generous impact on your veteran disability benefits, it's important to know the qualification requirements for both types of benefits. Non-service-Connected Benefits Requirements A veteran who suffers from a total and permanent disability qualifies for non-Service-connected benefits. Qualifiying for non-service-connected benefits can also be dependant on a few other issues: • Income- Being eligible for non-service-connected benefits is based on the recipient having limited earnings and a net worth too low to provide the veteran with adequate maintenance. To get more information on income eligibility requirements, please see 38 U.