question Are injuries at home during active duty eligible for service-connected VA claims?

[TangoFoxtrot]

I've got a question about VA claims. If you end up injured at your house during active duty, is that considered service-connected?

 

[troppy]

If the injury occurred during active duty, then the simple response is yes.

 

[greg]

If you got medical help for it and it's in your service health records, then it's service connected.

 

[CalVet]

For active duty members, the answer is yes. However, for those in the Reserves or National Guard, the situation differs as a line of duty documentation is necessary to establish a clear service connection.

 

[dVet]

I believe that as long as the injury wasn't sustained while doing an illegal activity, you should be good to go.

 

[Finestal]

Easy yes, unless in the Guard.