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The VA has toll free numbers for the convenience of veterans and dependents. Life Insurance 1-800-669-8477 Debt Management 1-800-827-0648 Mammography Hotline 1-888-492-7844 Tele. Dev. for Deaf (TDD) 1-800-829-4833 CHAMPVA 1-800-733-8387 Headstones/Markers 1-800-697-6947 Gulf War Helpline 1-800-749-8387 Sexual Trauma Hotline 1-800-827-1000 What's the difference between disability compensation and disability pension? Disability Compensation: A monthly monetary benefit paid to veterans who are disabled by injury or disease incurred in or aggravated during military service.Disability Pension: A monetary benefit paid to veterans of a period of war who are permanently and totally disabled for reasons not the result of their own willful misconduct and not related to their military service. This benefit is income-dependent. What are the types of VA claims? There are Four Types of claims:
How do I get a copy of my military records? How can I get replacement medals? You can request replacement for lost or stolen medals from the National Personnel Records Center: For more frequently asked questions, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website or the website for the Veterans Integrated Service Network 3, serving New York City. |
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Last Updated ( January 20, 2006 ) |