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Benefits
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A Survivor's Guide to Benefits
The Survivor's Guide to Benefits is intended to help families through the period following the death of a servicemember. The guide provides an overview of the application for benefits and entitlements process for families of deceased servicemembers and military leaders.
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An Overview of VA Home Loans
For veterans and active duty military personnel, a VA loan can be the most flexible home financing option available. Zero down payments, no private mortgage insurance, relaxed qualifying standards, and low interest rates are some of the benefits enjoyed by VA mortgage holders.
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Burial and Memorial Benefits
Information on VA burial and memorial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, from VA's Burial and Memorial benefits webpage or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at (800) 827-1000.
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Compensation and Pension Benefits
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Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
The DEERS database system supports benefit delivery including medical, dental, educational, and life insurance. DEERS is also responsible for producing DoD ID Cards (RAPIDS and Common Access Cards). Additionally, an ID card registered with DEERS is required to buy groceries at the commissaries or clothes at the exchange.
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Department of Defense
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Department of Veterans Affairs
(800) 827-1000
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Disability Compensation
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eBenefits
True to its mission, the eBenefits portal is a one-stop shop for benefits-related online tools and information. eBenefits serves Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members, their families, and their caregivers.
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Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
The 2010 Edition of VA's Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet is available online. The booklet provides the rates for certain federal payments and outlines many programs and services provided by VA and other federal agencies. It also includes toll-free phone numbers, Internet addresses and a directory of VA facilities throughout the country.
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GI Bill Web Set
The home for all educational benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Health Care Overview
This guide is designed to provide Veterans and their families with the information they need to understand VA's health care system - eligibility requirements, its enrollment process, and the health benefits and services available to help Veterans.
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HUD-VASH
The Department of Housing and Urban Development and VA's Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) Program was designed to address the needs of the most vulnerable homeless Veterans. To be eligible for this program, Veterans must be VA Health Care eligible, homeless and need and participate in case management services in order to obtain and sustain permanent independent community housing.
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Life Insurance
Insurance programs developed to provide insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service, or a service connected disability.
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MilConnect
Online portal of that gives DoD beneficiaries 24/7 access to personnel information; the ability to update information related to health, education and other benefits; and receive e-mail notifications about changes in benefits
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Military Service and Social Security
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Military.com - Benefits
Benefits by duty status. Visit all your military benefits here.
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Office of Survivors Assistance
The Office of Survivors Assistance serves as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs to survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
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Operation Welcome Home (California)
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), is a proud sponsor of California's Operation Welcome Home. Operation Welcome Home helps returning service members enter back into civilian life by connecting them to their benefits.
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Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF)
Have you recently returned from military service? If you've served, you've earned benefits. Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits VA offers OEF/OIF Veterans.
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Survivors' Benefits
The Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) was established to serve as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department to survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
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TurboTAP.org (Transition Assistance Program)
Your connection to money, benefits, jobs. The DoD Transition Assistance Program was developed to assist in the transitioning of military personnel and family members leaving the service.
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VA - Pre-Discharge
The Pre-Discharge Program is a joint Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) 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).
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VA Loan Guaranty Program
Mortgage loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) make home ownership more affordable for veterans, active-duty members, and some surviving spouses by protecting lenders from loss if the borrower fails to repay the loan. More than 90 percent of VA-guaranteed loans are made without a down payment. To obtain more information about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program, Veterans can call VA at 1-877-827-3702 or visit the VA Loan Guaranty Service website.
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VA Regional Offices
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Veterans Benefit Directory By State
Listing of individual state veteran's benefits and special programs
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VONAPP (Veterans On Line Application)
The VONAPP (Veterans On Line Application) website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet.
