Veteran Benefits Archive
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Veteran's Preference Points
Military.com
If you are a Veteran you have a couple of different tools that can give you an edge in getting a civil service (Federal) job: the Preference Points...
Aid & Attendance and House Bound Benefits
Military.com
Aid and Attendance is a benefit paid in addition to monthly veteran pension and disability compensation. A&A can help cover the cost of in–home car...
Veteran's Pensions
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
If you are a wartime veteran with a limited income and you are no longer able to work, you may qualify for a Veterans Disability Pension or the Vet...
Veteran Disability Compensation
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
If you are military veteran with a service-related disability you may qualify for over $3,100 in monthly benefits. These benefits are paid to veter...
Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
The Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) program is designed to provide financial protection to cover eligible veterans' home mortgages in the ...
The Medal of Honor
Military.com | Nov 15, 2010
The President, in the name of Congress, has awarded more than 3,400 Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and...
Veterans in Business - Vetbiz.gov
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
The Center for Veterans Enterprise promotes business ownership and expansion for veterans. They provide resource assistance for veterans and servic...
Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates
Military.com | Jan 24, 2008
Did you know that many of your VA benefits have an expiration date? If not you are not alone, most veterans aren't aware of their benefits, let alo...
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
Specially Adapted Housing FAQs
Military.com | Dec 17, 2008
Eligibility & Statutory Requirements1. What is the governing law relating to specially adapted housing for disabled veterans or servicemembers?Titl...
Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
Parents' DIC is an income-based monthly benefit for the parents, or parent, of a military service member or veteran (hereafter referred to as "vete...
Incarcerated Veterans
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
What happens to a veteran's benefits if he/she is incarcerated? The following is a summary of how imprisonment affects veterans benefits:Can A Vete...
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, 1-80...
VA Benefit Timelines
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
Did you know that many of your VA benefits have an expiration date? If not, you are not alone. Most veterans are unaware of all their benefits, let...
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)
Military.com | Nov 29, 2006
Compensation for Serious DisabilitiesVA can pay an added compensation (paid in addition to the regular Disability Compensation) to a veteran who, ...
Sexual Trauma
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
Some veterans (women and men) suffered personal assault and/or sexual trauma while serving on active military duty. They might still struggle with ...
Asbestos and the Military, History, Exposure & Assistance
Military.com | Nov 02, 2009
The Lethal Health Issues with AsbestosAsbestos is banned for virtually all uses in the United States today, recognized as a potent carcinogen and t...
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
If you are a veteran needing treatment due to substance abuse issues you may be eligible for assistance through the VA.Veterans eligible for VA med...
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program, sometimes referred to as Chapter 31 or Voc-Rehab, helps veterans with service-connecte...
Understanding the VA VetSuccess Program
Military.com | Nov 25, 2009
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess program -- also known as Voc-Rehab or Chapter 31 -- ...
