BENEFITS
BURIAL
AND DEATH BENEFITS: include burial flag, government
marker and military funeral honors. Veterans in receipt of VA compensation
or VA pension at time of death may be eligible for payment or reimbursement
of burial and plot allowance. (http://www.cem.va.gov/)
COLLEGE
FEE WAIVER PROGRAM: Dependents of veterans who are
rated by the VA with a service-connected disability (0% or higher)
may be entitled
to a waiver of registration fees at California Junior Community Colleges,
State Colleges and University Campuses.
For
more information:( College Fee Waiver Program)
To open and print an application form:( Fee Waiver Application )
COMPENSATION (service-connected) for veterans, for mental or physical
diseases or disabilities, which occurred in service, or were caused by
or aggravated by military service. (Includes those caused by in-service
exposure to mustard gas, radiation, asbestos, exposure to cold, and herbicides/Agent
Orange, such as type II diabetes, undiagnosed disabilities related to
Persian Gulf War service, and mental conditions, including Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder, caused by in-service traumatic events.(http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/index.htm)
DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS of a disabled or deceased veteran may be eligible
for benefits, including children of Vietnam veterans who have been diagnosed
with Spina Bifida.(http://www.vba.va.gov/survivors/index.htm)
EDUCATION for veterans who qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill, or VEAP.
A veteran rated service-connected disabled 30% or more by VA receives
an additional allowance for dependents, including children over 18 years
of age and under 23 years of age, if in school. A child of a veteran
who is rated by VA 100% permanent and total, may receive a monthly benefit
if attending a post high school education program, and is under 27 years
of age. (http://www.gibill.va.gov/)
GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE for
service-connected disabled veterans, Service members’ Group
Life Insurance and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance.(http://www.insurance.va.gov/)
MEDICAL TREATMENT: Eye glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and dental
treatment for eligible veterans.(http://www1.va.gov/health/)
MILITARY RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS PRESCRIPTION: Please visit the website below or contact our office for help with enrolling in the Tricare Mail Order Pharmacy. This program allows you to get three months of medication delivered directly to your home for the price of one month’s co-pay.
(http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE)
PENSION: (non-service-connected) based on need (income limit) for veterans
who served during a wartime period. Death pension for surviving spouse
of deceased veteran with wartime service may be eligible for pension
based on need.(http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/)
VETERANS
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA are
first and foremost a place where veterans go to
live. They offer complete medical and dental care amidst the
amenities of a small town atmosphere. Residents may
participate in on or off campus activities,
civic affairs or attend veterans service organization
meetings. Currently, Veterans Homes are located in Yountville,
Barstow and Chula Vista. (http://www.cdva.ca.gov/homes/default.asp)
To open and print an application form:( Veterans Home of Califonia Application)
VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION benefits may be available for veterans
who are in receipt of VA compensation, if the disability affects
the ability to do certain jobs.(http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm)
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