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Provides information to assist Veterans in preparing a claim for VA benefits based on a spinal cord injury during active military service or the onset or aggravation of a spinal cord-related disorder during, or as a result of, active military service.

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www.unitedspinal.org

Read the VA announcement that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will become a presumptively compensable illness for all Veterans with 90 days or more of continuously active service in the military.

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www1.va.gov

Provides information on how to navigate the bureaucracy of benefits and programs available to Active Duty military, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and their family members.

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www.nvlsp.org

Discusses a wide range of special cash benefits, medical services, vocational, employment and other programs available for Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who experience disabilities.

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www.vcu-ntc.org

Provides instructions on applying for the VA Identification Card to use to access military health services and benefits.

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www.va.gov

Offers an online help desk where Veterans can submit questions about benefits and receive information and resources to help clarify and resolve situations.

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helpdesk.vetsfirst.org

Provides best practices, protocol and worksheets for assessing PTSD among Veterans for compensation and pension examinations.

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www.avapl.org

Learn information about VHA outpatient and inpatient care, eligibility requirements, services for disabled Veterans, and how to apply.

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www.benefits.gov

Learn eligibility requirement for CRSC and how to apply for this benefit.The CRSC program provides compensation for eligible military retirees with combat-related disabilities.

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www.benefits.gov

Learn about Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

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www.dfas.mil

Disability Benefits Questionnaires are downloadable forms that Veterans can use in the evaluation process for VA disability benefits. These forms help speed up processing of Veterans’ disability compensation and pension claims.

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benefits.va.gov

Fact sheet on VA disability compensation, a benefit paid to a Veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service.

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www.vba.va.gov

Learn about other disability rights laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not the only federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

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www.ada.gov

Find the DAV office in your area to assist with finding information about Veteran benefits and applying for VA disability compensation or appealing a denied claim.

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www.dav.org

Find information about this program that provides jobs and job training for disabled and other Veterans.

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www.benefits.gov

Learn about VA health care, disability compensation, education and training, home loan guaranty, financial assistance, life insurance and more.

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www1.va.gov

Provides answers to questions regarding VA compensation and pension benefits, including how long it takes to receive a decision on a claim, pension rates, surviving spouse's benefits and more.

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iris.va.gov

Offers a 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.

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www.fallenheroesfund.org

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.

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www.vba.va.gov

Litigates on behalf of Veterans to assist them in obtaining benefits.

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www.pva.org

Access free sexual trauma counseling and treatment at VA medical facilities.

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www.va.gov

Learn about DoD's programs designed to reduce the reduction in retirement pay due to receipt of VA compensation.

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militarypay.defense.gov

Defines and explains the different methods used for calculating offset pay for disability-based compensation.

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www.dfas.mil

Outlines important information required to successfully prepare, present and prosecute a VA claim for compensation based on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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www.ptsdhelp.net

Provides essential information on how to file a claim and explains how important documentation and medical records are in the evaluation and claims process.

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www.ptsdhelp.net

Learn about the Disability Evaluation System from the military side to the Veteran process. Learn terms, what to expect and useful general resources along with resources for each military branch.

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www.realwarriors.net

Learn about personal and social adjustment programs and medical or health-related services for eligible blinded veterans at selected VA Medical Centers maintaining blind rehabilitation centers.

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www.benefits.gov

Broadens the coverage of special monthly compensation for women Veterans who suffered loss of breast tissue related to their military service. Contact VA at 1-800-827-1000 to find out if you are eligible.

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www1.va.gov

Select a state from the map to find contact information for state VA offices that offer help with services and benefits for Veterans.

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www.va.gov

Receive VA coverage as a service-connected Veteran living abroad for certain necessary health care services associated with the treatment of those service-connected conditions.

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www.benefits.gov

Find out about eligibility requirements for nursing home care through the VA.Priority is given to veterans with service-connected disabilities. If space and resources are available, other veterans may be considered.

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www.benefits.gov

Allows Service Members and Veterans to apply online for VA benefits, including Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance, My HealtheVet, compensation and pension applications, education and health benefits and vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

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www.va.gov

Receive a fact sheet explaining the BDD, a pre-discharge program that allows Service Members, not in the Disability Evaluation System, to submit a claim 60-180 days prior to discharge and receive an accelerated adjudication to start receiving VA disability compensation earlier than waiting until after discharge to submit a claim.

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www.vba.va.gov

Provides an overview of the benefits available from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and contact information so you can apply. Includes information about disability and survivors’ benefits, different types of life insurance, as well as education and employment programs for Veterans and their families.

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www.vba.va.gov

Use this easy to use on-line form to apply for Veterans benefits or update your information.

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www.1010ez.med.va.gov

Access the schedule of ratings used by both the VA and the military in evaluating service-connected disabilities. For an explanation on how combined ratings are determined for numerous compensable conditions, see Section 4.25.

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www.access.gpo.gov

Gives grants to Veterans with disabilities to build an adapted home or modify an existing home.

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www.benefits.gov

Learn the eligibility requirements for VA travel reimbursement and contact information for the program.

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www.va.gov

Submit a question to the VA's Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS), which provides answers to questions within five business days on a full range of VA-related subjects.

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iris.custhelp.com

Allows Service Members and Veterans to apply for VA benefits online, including compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation and education.

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vabenefits.vba.va.gov

Provides links to resources for warrior care, including service programs, DoD and VA resources, news and events, and more.

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www.warriorcare.mil

Provides benefits counselors who work with severely wounded Service Members and their families to navigate government benefits. Access the Web Advocate, an online tool available 24/7 that is used to educate wounded warriors, their family and caregivers about the benefits and compensation they are entitled to as a result of their injuries.

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www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Learn about tools for updating personal information, monitoring claims, applying for benefits and managing your healthcare.

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www.ebenefits.va.gov

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