• Veterans of the United States military can receive disability pay for a variety of reasons.Ben Bloom/Stockbyte/Getty Images
  
  Disability pay for veterans of the United States military is handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Several areas are covered, including pay for the veterans themselves and in some cases disabled children of veterans. To qualify for disability pay, the veteran must have separated from service with a discharge that was not dishonorable.
  
  

Disability Compensation

• If the veteran was injured while serving in the military or had an injury that was made worse during military service, he may qualify for this payment. When the veteran applies for this benefit, the VA will decide based on doctor's reports from the time of the injury and others obtained when the application is made what rate of pay the veteran is entitled to. The maximum rate of disability under this system is 100 percent. When the veteran is approved for this program, she will receive payment of the amount granted once monthly until her death.
  
  

Disability Pension

• This program is for veterans who are completely disabled or are age 65 or older and have little or no income. If the veteran did not suffer his injuries during military service, but served at least 90 days on active duty and is seriously disabled, he can apply for this program. The amount received from this program varies based on the number of dependents the veteran has as well as whether the veteran is considered disabled enough to need medical attention at home.
  
  

Dependents with Spina Bifida

• Children of veterans of the Vietnam War who have spina bifida may qualify for disability pay. It has been determined that Agent Orange may cause this birth defect in children of parents exposed to the chemical. These children may be eligible for a monetary allowance as well as health care and educational benefits.
  
  

Specially Adapted Housing Grant

• If the veteran has a disability that makes it more difficult for her at home, she may apply for a specially adapted housing grant. This grant enables the veteran to adapt the home to make it more accessible. The grant can be used to modify bathrooms, kitchens, doorways or any part of the home that she cannot easily access or use.
  
  

Automobile Grant

• This grant is available to veterans who have lost the use of one or both feet or hands, or a certain amount of vision in one or both eyes. This grant will pay up to $11,000 for the purchase of a vehicle as of fiscal year 2010. The VA also pays to specially adapt a vehicle for veterans who qualify for the purchase grant.