user: VA Individual Unemployability if you can't work[NEWLINE]agent: If you can t work because of a disability related to your service in the military a service - connected disability[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You have at least 1 service - connected disability rated at 60 % or more disabling, or 2 or more service - connected disabilities with at least 1 rated at 40 % or more disabling and a combined rating of 70 % or more[NEWLINE]user: Both of these must be true?[NEWLINE]agent: You can t hold down a steady job that supports you financially known as substantially gainful employment because of your service - connected disability[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get disability benefits if you meet both of the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What other kinds of assistance would I be able to reach out to you for?[NEWLINE]agent: There is Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. You can find out if you're eligible for extra monthly pension payments if you need more aid than you're currently receiving.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have another benefit-related issue. How long do I expect to be able to get disability benefits after my surgery?