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Federal On-the-Job Training

Military.com | Feb 24, 2011

The Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government executive order is designed to enhance recruitment and promote employment opportunities for Veterans within the executive branch.

VR&E - Non-Paid Work Experience

Military.com | Feb 24, 2011

The Department of Veterans Affairs Non-Paid Work Experience (NPWE) program provides eligible Veterans and Servicemembers the opportunity to obtain training and practical job experience concurrently.

The Medal of Honor

Military.com | Nov 15, 2010

Medal of Honor recipients are given the following special privileges and special benefits.

Automobile and Special Adaptive Equipment Grants

Military.com | Oct 20, 2010

Financial assistance, in the form of a grant, is available to veterans and servicemembers to assist with the purchase of new or used automobiles and special equipment to accommodate the those with certain service-connected.

New Program Offers Job Training for Young Vets

Military.com | Jul 30, 2010

The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training (VETS) program is enrolling veterans ages 20-24 in a new one-year, all-expense paid project with Job Corps.

Aid & Attendance and House Bound Benefits

Military.com | Feb 11, 2010

Aid and Attendance (A&A) is a benefit paid in addition to monthly veteran pension and disability compensation. This benefit may not be paid without eligibility to pension.

Understanding the VA VetSuccess Program

Military.com | Nov 25, 2009

VetSuccess is a partnership between the VA's VR&E program and the DOL VETS program that provides direct job service to VR&E (GI Bill Ch31) participants.

Asbestos and the Military, History, Exposure & Assistance

Military.com | Nov 02, 2009

There have been hundreds of thousands of lawsuits filed against asbestos companies for product liability compensation. Veterans are not barred from taking this legal avenue and have a good chance of prevailing. Talk with an asbestos attorney about the nature of asbestos legal action.

The Pre-Discharge Program for Disability Compensation

Department of Veterans Affairs | Sep 02, 2009

The Pre-Discharge Program is a joint Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense program that affords service members the opportunity to file claims for disability compensation up to 180 days prior to separation or retirement from active duty or full time National Guard or Reserve duty (Titles 10 and 32).

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Explained

Military.com | May 13, 2009

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to all private sector businesses. It was designed as an incentive to employers to hire individuals in certain targeted groups which consistently experience high rates of unemployment due to a variety of employment barriers.

Specially Adapted Housing FAQs

Military.com | Dec 17, 2008

Veterans or servicemembers who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of constructing an adapted home or modifying an existing home to meet their adaptive needs.

Specially Adapted Housing Program

Military.com | Dec 17, 2008

Veterans or servicemembers who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the VA for the purpose of constructing an adapted home or modifying an existing home to meet their adaptive needs.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Explained

Military.com | Dec 05, 2008

VA can pay additional compensation to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities.

Presidential Greeting Cards

Military.com | Nov 14, 2008

Upon request, the President and the First Lady will send special greeting cards recognizing citizens' 80th and subsequent birthdays, 50th and subsequent wedding anniversaries, and congratulatory wedding announcements.

Social Security Overview

Military.com | Aug 05, 2008

Social Security's retirement program has been a basic part of American life for more than 65 years.

Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates

Military.com | Jan 24, 2008

Many of your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administered benefits have an expiration date. Most veterans are not aware of their benefits, let alone that many of them can expire.

Special Military Social Security Rate

Military.com | Jan 17, 2007

Retired veterans may be eligible for an increased Social Security benefit.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)

Military.com | Nov 29, 2006

compensation (paid in addition to the regular Disability Compensation) to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities. Loss, or loss of use, is described as either an amputation or, having no effective remaining function of an extremity or organ.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Tables

Military.com | Nov 29, 2006

SMC is a compensation (paid in addition to the regular Disability Compensation) to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities. Loss, or loss of use, is described as either an amputation or, having no effective remaining function of an extremity or organ. There are several sub-categories of the SMC (SMC-K, SMC-L, SMC-Q, etc.) which affect the monthly payment rate.

VA Insurance: Getting Assistance

Military.com | Aug 08, 2006

If you need assistance or further information about government life insurance, you may call the VA Insurance Center in Philadelphia toll-free, 1-800-669-8477.

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