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BENEFITS — From pay to the GI Bill, from home loans to health care -- learn about the benefits you qualify for as a U.S. servicemember, veteran, or retiree.



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GENERAL BENEFITS





* Veterans Benefit Programs: Overview






Combat-Related Special Compensation Update






Combat-Related Special Compensation: FAQs






Commissaries, Exchange, and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Benefits






Concurrent Receipt: FAQs






Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay






Disability, Special Insured Status, and Blindness






GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program






Military Report






Navy Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance






Reserve Education Assistance Program - GI Bill Chpt. 1607






State Veteran's Affairs Directory






TRICARE - Patient Safety






TRICARE Dental Survivor Benefits






VA Health Care - Chiropractic Care






Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *






Veteran's Benefit Act of 2004






Veteran's Disability Pension Benefits






Veterans Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions






Veterans in Business - Vetbiz.gov






Vocational and Technical Certification and Training Benefits



DEATH AND BURIAL 





* Death & Burial Overview *



* Survivor Benefits Plan Overview *



Arlington National Cemetery



Death Investigations



Finance Issues



Frequently Asked Questions on the Survivor Benefit Plan



Funeral Honors



Gold Star Lapel Button



Health and Dental Care



Miscellaneous Survivor Resources



Reimbursement of Burial Expenses



Reserve Survivor Benefit Plan



Retiree Burial Benefits



Retiree Casualty: DOs and DON'Ts



Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance



Survivor Benefit Plan - Coverage Cost and Benefits



Survivor Benefit Plan - Former Spouse Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Persons With Insurable Interest Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Spouse and Children Coverage



Survivor Resources: Terms and Definitions



Survivor Support Organizations



Survivor Support Organizations: TAPS



TRICARE Dental Survivor Benefits



VA Insurance Contact Information



VA: Benefits Overview



VA: Burial Flags



VA: Burial in National Cemeteries



VA: Death Pension



VA: G.I. Bill and VEAP



VA: Headstones and Markers



VA: Preparations



VA: Presidential Memorial Certificates




DEPLOYMENT 





Power of Attorney




DISABILITY 





Dependency and Indemnity Compensation



Disability, Special Insured Status, and Blindness



Sexual Trauma



Veteran's Disability Compensation



Veteran's Disability Pension Benefits




EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 





GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program



GI Bill Additional Features



VA Benefit Timelines



Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *



Veterans Business



Veterans Educational Assistance Program



Veterans in Business - Vetbiz.gov



Vocational and Technical Certification and Training Benefits




GI BILL 





* GI Bill (Active Duty & Veteran) *



2005-2006 GI Bill Payment Rates



DANTES Certification Programs



GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program



GI Bill - License & Certification Program



GI Bill Additional Features



GI Bill Eligibility Details (Active Duty & Veteran)



GI Bill History



How the GI Bill Works for You (Active Duty & Veteran) Facts and FAQs



How to Apply for GI Bill Benefits (Active Duty & Veterans)



Past GI Bill Payment Rates



VA Benefit Timelines



VA GI Bill Counseling



Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *



Vocational and Technical Certification and Training Benefits




INSURANCE 





* Veterans Life Insurance Overview *



Long Term Care Insurance



Reserve Survivor Benefit Plan



Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance



Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance



VA Benefit Timelines



VA Insurance Contact Information



Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)



Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)




RESERVE AND GUARD BENEFITS 





Combat-Related Special Compensation Update



Combat-Related Special Compensation: FAQs



Concurrent Receipt: FAQs



Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay



GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program



Reserve Education Assistance Program - GI Bill Chpt. 1607



Sample USERRA Letter



State Veteran's Affairs Directory



TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan - Guard and Reserve Changes



Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *



Veteran's Benefit Act of 2004



Vocational and Technical Certification and Training Benefits




RETIREE HEALTH CARE 





* Retiree Health Care Overview *



Choosing Medicare Part D



DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System



Health Benefits for Retirees in Federal Medical Facilities



Hospital Insurance Benefits



Supplemental Insurance



TRDP (TRICARE Retiree Dental Program): Overview



TRDP: Coverage



TRDP: More About the Program



TRICARE - Patient Safety



TRICARE - Patient Care Prioritization



TRICARE and Medicare



TRICARE For Life



TRICARE Senior Pharmacy Program




SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT 





Servicemember's Civil Relief Act - Civil Judicial Proceedings





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SOCIAL SECURITY 





* Social Security Overview *



Amounts of Benefits



Benefits Available to You



Benefits May Be Taxable



Bigger Benefits by Additional Work



Credits Necessary for Retirement and Survivor Benefits



Earned Income After Social Security Starts



Estimating Retirement Benefits



How Members Earn Credit



Insurance Coverage



Lump-Sum Death Payment



Medicare



Payments into Social Security Trust Funds



Reduced Benefits as Early as 62




SPACE A TRAVEL 





* Space A Travel Center *



Space A Eligibility



Space A Gateways



Space A Lodging




SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN 





* Survivor Benefits Plan Overview *



Dependency and Indemnity Compensation



Frequently Asked Questions on the Survivor Benefit Plan



Reserve Survivor Benefit Plan



SBP Open Season - FAQs



Supplemental SBP



Survivor Benefit Plan - Child Coverage Cost and Benefits



Survivor Benefit Plan - Coverage Cost and Benefits



Survivor Benefit Plan - Former Spouse Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Persons With Insurable Interest Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Spouse and Children Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Spouse Cost and Benefits



Survivor Resources: Terms and Definitions



The Social Security Offset



Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA)




TRICARE 





* TRICARE Overview *



DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System



Enrolling in TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Prime



Healthcare for College Students



Medicare Part D and TRICARE



Proposed Changes to TRICARE Benefit



Transitional Health Care Programs



TRICARE - Patient Safety



TRICARE - Patient Care Prioritization



TRICARE - Prime Travel Entitlement



TRICARE - Survivor Benefits



TRICARE - Uniformed Services Family Health Plan



TRICARE and Medicare



TRICARE Authorized Care



TRICARE Cost Co-Pay Schedule



TRICARE Dental Plan - Overseas



TRICARE Dental Survivor Benefits



TRICARE Extra



TRICARE Fee Increase



TRICARE For Life



TRICARE Maternity Options



TRICARE Overseas



TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Standard



TRICARE Pharmacy Options



TRICARE Plus



TRICARE Prime



TRICARE Senior Pharmacy Program



TRICARE Service Centers



TRICARE WIC Overseas Program




USERRA 





Sample USERRA Letter




VA LOANS 





* VA Loan Center *



Loan Pre-Approval



State Veteran's Affairs Directory



VA Benefit Timelines



VA Home Loan Guide



VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility



VA Loan Eligibility Calculator



VA-Foreclosed Homes



Veteran's Benefit Act of 2004




VETERAN HEALTH CARE 





* Veterans Benefit Programs: Overview



* Veterans Health Care Overview *



CHAMPVA Overview



Health Care Costs



Health Care Eligibility



Health Care Enrollment



State Veteran's Affairs Directory



The Proposed VA 2007 Budget



Transitional Health Care Programs



VA Benefit Timelines



VA Health Care - Chiropractic Care



Veteran Medical Benefits Package




VETERAN HEALTH PROGRAMS 





Agent Orange & Other Herbicides



Alcohol/Drug Dependency Treatment



Blind Veterans Services



Death Pension



Gulf War Syndrome & Related Illnesses



Radiation Exposure



VA Health Care - Chiropractic Care








EDUCATION — Learn about the wide variety of education programs and benefits available to military personnel, and connect with schools that value military experience.



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GENERAL EDUCATION





* Education Overview *






2005-2006 GI Bill Payment Rates






2006 Navy Advanced Education Voucher Program






American Council on Education (ACE)






DANTES Certification Programs






Education Expenses Equal Tax Credits






Educational Provisions For Dependents






Federal Student Aid






GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program






GI Bill Additional Features






Past GI Bill Payment Rates






Remove the Barriers to your Success!






Reserve Education Assistance Program - GI Bill Chpt. 1607






State Veteran's Affairs Directory






Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)






Tutorial Assistance Program






VA Benefit Timelines






Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *






Veterans' Education Assistance Program (VEAP)






Vocational and Technical Certification and Training Benefits






Work-Study Program



GI BILL 





* GI Bill (Active Duty & Veteran) *



2005-2006 GI Bill Payment Rates



DANTES Certification Programs



GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program



GI Bill - License & Certification Program



GI Bill Additional Features



GI Bill Eligibility Details (Active Duty & Veteran)



GI Bill History



How the GI Bill Works for You (Active Duty & Veteran) Facts and FAQs



How to Apply for GI Bill Benefits (Active Duty & Veterans)



Past GI Bill Payment Rates



VA Benefit Timelines



VA GI Bill Counseling



Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *



Vocational and Technical Certification and Training Benefits




RESERVE AND GUARD EDUCATION 





2005-2006 GI Bill Payment Rates



GI Bill - Apprenticeship and On-the-Job training Program



GI Bill History



Remove the Barriers to your Success!



Reserve Education Assistance Program - GI Bill Chpt. 1607



VA GI Bill Counseling



Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *





Military Scholarship



There is over $300 million in scholarship money for servicemembers, veterans and dependants. Use the improved Scholarship Finder to help finance your education.

SERVICE-SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS 





Family Member Educational Assistance Programs








EMPLOYMENT — 



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EMPLOYMENT





Sample USERRA Letter






VA Benefit Timelines






Veterans Preference Points




Veteran Job Board



Corporate America is looking for military experience. Check out the Veteran Job Board and use your military experience to get ahead.

 




GENERAL INFO — From medals to discussion boards, from installation guides to important forms -- learn about the military life here.



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GENERAL INFO





Assistance for Homeless Veterans






Equipment Guides






Former Prisoners of War






Military Forms






Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation






Veteran Education Employment & Training Overview *






Women Veterans



APPEALS PROCESS 





* Appeals Process Overview *



Appeals Glossary



Appeals Process Checklist



Appeals: Frequently Asked Questions



Board of Veterans Appeals



The Appeals Process: Step 1



The Appeals Process: Step 2



The Appeals Process: Step 3



The Appeals Process: Step 4



The Appeals Process: Step 5



The Appeals Process: Step 6



The Appeals Process: Step 7



U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals




AWARDS 





Awards, Medals, & Decorations




COMMUNITY 





Buddy Finder



Community Center: Air Force



Community Center: Army



Community Center: Coast Guard



Community Center: Marine Corps



Community Center: Navy



Military Associations



Reunions




DEPLOYMENT 





Power of Attorney




INSTALLATIONS 





Installations: Air Force



Installations: Army



Installations: Marine Corps



Installations: Navy




MILITARY LAW 





* Military Law Overview *



Legal Assistance



Power of Attorney



Sample USERRA Letter



Servicemember's Civil Relief Act - Civil Judicial Proceedings



Top Ten Investment Scams





Support the Troops



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MILITARY RECORDS 





* Records Overview *



Awards, Medals, & Decorations



Combat Related Special Compensation



Correcting Military Records



Discharge Review



Getting Records of Military Personnel or Others



Rebuilding Service Records



Replacing Military Records



Requesting Military Personnel Records




RELOCATION 





Dislocation Allowance



Relocation Center



Relocation Deals and Discounts



Relocation Guides




RESERVE AND GUARD RETIREMENT 





Combat-Related Special Compensation Update



Combat-Related Special Compensation: FAQs



Concurrent Receipt: FAQs



Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay



TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan - Guard and Reserve Changes




RESTRICTIONS FOR RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL 





* Retiree Restrictions Overview *



Conflict of Interest



Foreign Citizenship and Retired Pay



Foreign Government Employment



Nongovernment Employment



Pre-Retirement Matters



Retirement Overseas



Security Program



Speeches and Publication of Articles



Uniform Restrictions




RETIREMENT 





Active Duty Retirement Options



Combat-Related Special Compensation Update



Combat-Related Special Compensation: FAQs



Concurrent Receipt: FAQs



Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay



Correction of Military Records



CRSC: Comparing Disability Compensation



Frequently Asked Questions on the Survivor Benefit Plan



How to Locate a Retiree



Navy Retiree Recognition



Privileges of Military Facilities



Reserve Survivor Benefit Plan



Retired Activities Offices



Retiree Identification Cards



Retiree Mobilization



Retiree Status and Categories



SBP Open Season - FAQs



Survivor Benefit Plan - Child Coverage Cost and Benefits



Survivor Benefit Plan - Coverage Cost and Benefits



Survivor Benefit Plan - Former Spouse Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Persons With Insurable Interest Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Spouse and Children Coverage



Survivor Benefit Plan - Spouse Cost and Benefits



Use of Military Titles



Wearing Medals, Awards, and Decorations



Wearing the Uniform








HEALTH — Whether you're an active duty servicemember, veteran, or retiree, find out what health benefits and programs you qualify for.



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GENERAL HEALTH





* Medical Benefits Overview *






Continued Health Care Benefit Program






TRICARE - Patient Safety






TRICARE Maternity Options






TRICARE Standard



RETIREE HEALTH CARE 





* Retiree Health Care Overview *



Choosing Medicare Part D



DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System



Health Benefits for Retirees in Federal Medical Facilities



Hospital Insurance Benefits



Supplemental Insurance



TRDP (TRICARE Retiree Dental Program): Overview



TRDP: Coverage



TRDP: More About the Program



TRICARE - Patient Safety



TRICARE - Patient Care Prioritization



TRICARE and Medicare



TRICARE For Life



TRICARE Senior Pharmacy Program




TRICARE 





* TRICARE Overview *



DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System



Enrolling in TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Prime



Healthcare for College Students



Medicare Part D and TRICARE



Proposed Changes to TRICARE Benefit



Transitional Health Care Programs



TRICARE - Patient Safety



TRICARE - Patient Care Prioritization



TRICARE - Prime Travel Entitlement



TRICARE - Survivor Benefits



TRICARE - Uniformed Services Family Health Plan



TRICARE and Medicare



TRICARE Authorized Care



TRICARE Cost Co-Pay Schedule



TRICARE Dental Plan - Overseas



TRICARE Dental Survivor Benefits



TRICARE Extra



TRICARE Fee Increase



TRICARE For Life



TRICARE Maternity Options



TRICARE Overseas



TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Standard



TRICARE Pharmacy Options



TRICARE Plus



TRICARE Prime



TRICARE Senior Pharmacy Program



TRICARE Service Centers



TRICARE WIC Overseas Program





VETERAN HEALTH CARE 





* Veterans Benefit Programs: Overview



* Veterans Health Care Overview *



CHAMPVA Overview



Health Care Costs



Health Care Eligibility



Health Care Enrollment



State Veteran's Affairs Directory



The Proposed VA 2007 Budget



Transitional Health Care Programs



VA Benefit Timelines



VA Health Care - Chiropractic Care



Veteran Medical Benefits Package




VETERAN HEALTH PROGRAMS 





Agent Orange & Other Herbicides



Alcohol/Drug Dependency Treatment



Blind Veterans Services



Death Pension



Gulf War Syndrome & Related Illnesses



Radiation Exposure



VA Health Care - Chiropractic Care








PAY — Pay is the most tangible benefit you get from being in the military. Get an overview of the different pays available, and link to specific topics.



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GENERAL PAY





2006 Military Pay Charts






Allotments






Answering Questions About Pay






BAH II, BAH-Diff, and OHA Update






Combat Related Injury Rehabilitation Pay






Credit Education Center






Disability, Special Insured Status, and Blindness






Dislocation Allowance






Garnishment






Hardship Duty Pay (Enlisted)






Military Per Diem






Military Tax Center






Navy Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance






Overseas COLA Overview






Pay Chart: 2004






Special Pay For Veterinarian Officers






Veteran's Disability Compensation



RESERVE AND GUARD PAY 





2006 Military Pay Charts




RETIRED PAY 





* Retired Pay Overview *



2006 Retirement COLA



Active Duty Retirement Options



Allotments From Retired Pay



Answering Questions About Pay



Combat Related Special Compensation



Combat-Related Special Compensation Update



Computing Retired Pay



Concurrent Receipt: FAQs



Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay



CRSC: Comparing Disability Compensation



Garnishment of Retired Pay



Military Retirement COLA



Military Retirement Pay Procedures



Retired Pay Centers



Retired Pay Checks



Retirement COLA to Increase by 2.7%



Suspension of Retired Pay



Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act



Waiver of Retired Pay





SPECIAL PAY 





Hardship Duty Pay (Enlisted)



Navy Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance



Special Pay For Veterinarian Officers








PERSONAL FINANCE — Personal finance is budgeting, loans, banking investing for Military Spouses



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PERSONAL FINANCE





Power of Attorney




 




RESERVE & GUARD JOBS — 



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RESERVE & GUARD JOBS





Sample USERRA Letter




 




RETIREE INCOME TAX — Learn what you will be taxed for as a military retiree, and what tax exemptions you may receive.



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RETIREE INCOME TAX





Combat-Related Special Compensation Update






Combat-Related Special Compensation: FAQs






Concurrent Receipt: FAQs






Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay




Attention Sea Service Retirees



Sea Service Retirees can save up to $228 per year over SGLI with the Navy Mutual Aid Association. There are no dues or assessments beyond the life insurance premiums. Get free information today.

 




RETIREMENT HOMES — 



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RETIREMENT HOMES





State Veteran's Affairs Directory




Attention Sea Service Retirees



Sea Service Retirees can save up to $228 per year over SGLI with the Navy Mutual Aid Association. There are no dues or assessments beyond the life insurance premiums. Get free information today.

 




VETERANS — Veterans



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VETERANS





* Veterans Benefit Programs: Overview






Incarcerated Veterans






The Proposed VA 2007 Budget






Veteran's Benefit Act of 2004






Veteran's Disability Pension Benefits






Veterans in Business - Vetbiz.gov




 


 


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