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How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?The VA has toll free numbers for the convenience of veterans and dependents.
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.
The type of claim determines how much development is required by VA and/or the nature of the supporting evidence the veteran must submit in support of the claim. The processing time for a claim varies depending on the type of claim and the supporting evidence provided by the veteran. Who do I contact regarding health benefits? For information on health care benefits contact: How do I get a VA Home Loan?There are five steps to get a VA Loan.
Department of Veterans Affairs Who is eligible for a VA Home Loan?Veterans with active duty service, that was not dishonorable, during World War II and later periods are eligible for VA loan benefits. WWII, Korean conflict, and Vietnam era veterans must have at least 90 days service. Veterans with service only during peacetime periods and active duty military personnel must have had more than 180 days active duty service. Veterans of enlisted service which began after September 7, 1980, or officers with service beginning after October 16, 1981, must in most cases have served at least 2 years. Persian Gulf conflict reservists and National Guard members who were activate on or after August 2, 1990, and served at least 90 days with an honorable discharge are eligible. Members of the Select Reserve, including National Guard, who are not otherwise eligible and who have completed 6 years of service and have been honorably discharged or have completed 6 years of service and are still serving may be eligible. The expanded eligibility for Reserves and National Guard individuals expired in October 2003. Call the VA toll free at 1-888-487-1970 for further information on eligibility. How do I get a copy of my military records?For copies of your military service records you may contact: National Personnel Records Center Or Through the National Personnel Records Center web site What do I do if my records were destroyed in the 1973 fire?You may contact the National Personnel Records Center at: National Personnel Records Center How can I get replacement medals?You can request replacement for lost or stolen medals from the National Personnel Records Center. All requests must be completed in writing. Go to navigation |