Benefits Related to Project 112/SHAD
VA offers health care, disability compensation and other benefits to eligible Veterans. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits.
Health care for Veterans
Veterans first must enroll in VA’s health care system to receive care.
Veterans who participated in Project 112/SHAD are eligible for VA health care. VA also provides priority enrollment for Veterans who have a military service-connected disability.
Apply online for VA health care.
Disability compensation for Veterans
Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation if they have a service-related disability and were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
VA does not presume by regulation that any specific disabilities are related to participation in Project 112/SHAD. Veterans' claims are decided on a case-by-case basis.
VA presumes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosed in all Veterans with 90 days or more continuous active military service is related to their service. ALS, however, is not associated with a specific military exposure.
Learn more about disability compensation and how much VA pays.
Apply for disability compensation online.
Additional benefits
Surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents of Veterans who died from health problems related to participation in Project 112/SHAD may be eligible for health care, compensation, education, and home loan benefits. Find out if you qualify for survivors' benefits.
Read Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors to learn about other VA benefits.