Other Benefits For Veterans
Home loans, dependents and survivors benefits, burial and memorial assistance and other benefits available to veterans and their families.
2008 Federal Benefits for Veterans & Dependents
Lists and describes free handbooks relevant to current and former Service Members. Handbooks include U.S. Military Retired Handbook, Benefits for Veterans & Dependents and the U.S. Military Handbook. Includes links for ordering free copies.
A New One-Time Recovery Payment of $250 for Veterans in 2009
Provides a one-time payment of $250 to individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement and Veterans' Compensation and Pension benefits. FMS expects to begin issuing payments in May 2009. No action is required on your part to receive this payment. The payment will be issued separately and will not be included in your regular benefit payment.
Application for Annual Clothing Allowance
Benefits for Women Vietnam Veterans' Children with Birth Defects
Federal Benefits for Veterans & Dependents
Comprehensive listing of benefits available to Veterans and their dependents, including health care, pensions, education, life insurance and burial and memorial benefits. Contact your VA facility for more information.
Filippino Veteran Equity Compensation
Gives Filipino Veterans who aided American troops during World War II a one-time payment of $9,000 for non-U.S. citizens and $15,000 for Filipino Veterans with U.S. citizenship. Claims need to be received no later than February 16, 2010.
Handbook for Injured Service Members & Their Families
Handbook published by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund that outlines benefits, rights and resources available to Service Members and their families to help with financial, medical, educational, employment, legal and other needs.
Hoja de Informacion de los Beneficios - VA Benefits Fact Sheets in Spanish
Links to fact sheets on benefits available to Veterans based on particular criteria, as well as information related to VA health care, education and other benefits. Includes information for Veterans with disabilities.
President George W. Bush, joined by members of the Hubbard family, signed H.R. 6580, The Hubbard Act. The law will provide sole survivors a number of benefits already offered to those honorably separating from military service. In addition, sole survivors will not be required to repay any portion of their enlistment bonus; may participate in the Montgomery GI Bill educational program; and may receive separation pay and transitional health care coverage. Read the complete text of this legislation.
MyArmyBenefits - Benefit Facts
MyArmyBenefits - State Benefit Resources
Provides information on OHI, which is health care coverage offered to a TRICARE beneficiary and how it works with TRICARE. OHI may be available through an employer, an association, a private insurer, school health care coverage for students or an entitlement program such as Medicare.
Special Compensation for Women Who Suffered Loss of Breast Tissue
Broadens the coverage of special monthly compensation for women Veterans who suffered loss of breast tissue related to their military service. The benefit covers those losing 25 percent or more tissue from a single breast or from both breasts in combination. It includes loss by mastectomy or partial mastectomy, or following radiation treatment. Contact VA at 1-800-827-1000 to find out if you are eligible.
Summary of VA Benefits for National Guard & Reserve Personnel
The American Veterans & Service Members Survival Guide
USA.gov for Military Personnel & Veterans
Understanding Veteran Benefits
Information and resources on VA benefits available to Veterans, including disability compensation, health care, employment and training, frequently asked questions, state veterans benefits directory, appeals and more.
VA Aid & Attendance & Housebound Pension Benefits
Links to fact sheets on benefits available to Veterans based on particular criteria, as well as information related to VA health care, education and other benefits. Includes a Presumptive Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans fact sheet describing the circumstances under which some conditions can be presumed to have been caused by military service.
VA Benefits for Active Duty Personnel
VA Benefits for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) & Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veterans
Provides information on survivor benefits including Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC), a tax-free benefit for the surviving spouse and dependent children. A spouse's Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) annuity is reduced by any DIC amount received. Other benefits include Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, home loan assistance, burial benefits, life insurance settlement and financial counseling, vocational rehabilitation and education program refunds.
Veterans Benefits & Services - Burial & Memorial Benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Benefits
Brochure from the VFW provides information on VA benefits available for women, including those related specifically to women's health and other women's issues.