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Benefits for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a wide range of benefits to veterans and their survivors. As a general rule, a veteran is defined as someone who served in the armed forces of the United States. Reservists and National Guard members are generally not considered veterans for benefits purposes unless they were called up to active duty or served continuosly for 20 years. For some benefits, up to 2 years or more of service is required. This is not a comprehensive list of all benefits available for veterans and their survivors but we cover here the programs most people are interested in.
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- Understanding the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Who Is Considered a Veteran for Purposes of Veterans Benefits
- Entitlement Requirements for Veterans Benefits
- Veterans Pension – The So-Called Aid and Attendance Benefit
- Disability Compensation for Service-Connected Disability
- Benefits for Surviving Spouses of Veterans
- Appeals and Requests for Review to Reverse Unfavorable Decisions
- Veterans Health Care
- Survivors Pension – The So-Called Aid and Attendance for a Surviving Spouse
- DIC – Dependency and Indemnity Compensation – A Death Benefit for Survivors
- CHAMPVA (Premium Free Health Insurance for Certain Claimants)
- Long Term Care Benefits through Veterans Health Care
- Burial Benefits
- State Veterans Nursing Homes
- Home Renovation Grants
- Ancillary and Special Benefits Available to Disabled Veterans
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound Allowances for Veterans or Veterans Survivors
- The Application Process for Veterans Disability or Survivor Benefits
- What Happens When a Veteran's Benefit Claimant Dies before a Decision Is Made
- Obtaining Assistance with Application for Veterans or Survivors Benefits
- Application Forms for Veterans Benefits
- Gathering Evidence in Preparation of a Claim for Veterans Benefits
- Understanding the Requirements for Veterans Affairs Accreditation
- Understanding the Charging of Fees for Assistance with Veterans Claims
- Loan Guaranty and Education Benefits
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How to Apply Book
How to Apply for VA Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors
This 2024 Edition provides detailed instructions on how to submit claims for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs new intake center and uses the successful "Fully Developed Claim Process" for faster and better decisions. View the Book...
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- Help with Medicaid Planning
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- Informal Claims / Effective Dates
- Service Connected Disabilities
- State VA Nursing Homes
- VA Aid and Attendance Benefit
- VA Burial Benefits
- VA Healthcare System
- VA Help - Surviving Spouse
- VA Home Renovation Grants
- VA Long Term Care Benefits
- VA Pays Family for Eldercare
- VA Regional Offices
VA Forms
This section provides downloadable files of the most commonly used VA Forms for senior veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. View the Forms...
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