Veterans who have served in the United States military may qualify for a variety of benefits. In addition, dependents of a veteran may also qualify. Congress continues to enact legislation that affects the entitlement and programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To obtain current information on VA benefits, contact the nearest VA regional office at 1-800-827-1000. Counselors at these offices can answer questions about veteran benefit eligibility and application procedures. If necessary you will be referred to other VA facilities, such as medical centers and national cemeteries. You can also search the VA's website at www.va.gov for additional information about veteran benefits.
For information about medical care benefits, you should contact your nearest regional VA office or VA medical facility. For example, information on all types of medical care including nursing home care; domiciliary care; outpatient pharmacy services; outpatient dental treatment; Gulf War, agent orange, and ionizing radiation; alcohol and drug dependency treatment; home improvements and structural alterations; prosthetic services; services and aids for blind veterans; readjustment counseling; and medical care for dependents and survivors is available from regional VA offices.
VA national cemeteries or regional offices can answer questions about eligibility of veterans and dependents for burial.
Information on veteran's administration benefits can be found on several websites. Perhaps the easiest however, is the United States Department for Veterans Affairs site.
If she isn't a veteran, no. Only a vet can use the veteran benefits.
No
They are not eligible for US Veteran's benefits. There should be no reason they cannot receive any British Veteran's benefits they are entitled to.
You need to call the VA (Veterans Administration) and request a copy of your DD-214, the document that shows your discharge information and service record on a single page.
when the veteran feels he or she has been unjustly denied benefits
when the veteran feels he of she has been unjustly denied benefits
Contact the United States Department of Veteran Affairs for more information about benefits included in the VA GI bill. One can phone, email or write a letter.
Yes - if you have a Veteran's service #, you can request a copy of their military records via the National Archives' eVetRecs site. It depends on whether or not you're a relative , Veteran, or researcher as to which request form to use, but the site is pretty good on how to request records and the procedure for doing it. The forms and request process are online - the link is below. Veterans and next-of-kin can obtain full records - the general public is afforded only limited information.
Well, officially, veterans. Unofficially, the Department of Veteran's Affairs and its administration.
Yes, the spouse of a veteran who died of natural causes may be entitled to certain medical benefits. If the veteran had a service-connected disability or if the spouse qualifies under specific programs, such as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), they may receive healthcare benefits. It's advisable for the spouse to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs for detailed information regarding eligibility and available benefits.
In general, no - the contract between the government and the veteran, which determines which benefits apply, is terminated upon the veteran's death (assuming benefits extended until that time). Though there may have been allowances for dependents, again, the contract is with the veteran and not the dependents. The exception is any SGLI (Serviceman's Group Life Insurance Policy) benefits, which are similar to any term life insurance settlement. It depends solely on those designated by the veteran for benefit payment upon the veteran's death.