Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors: Updated Edition
By (Author) US Department of Veterans Affairs
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
1st December 2014
United States
General
Non Fiction
Reference works
Popular medicine and health
Relationships and families: advice and issues
362.860973
Paperback
144
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
170g
Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If youre looking for information on these benefits and services, look no further than the newest edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors.
The VA operates the nations largest health-care system, with more than 1,700 care sites available across the country. These sites include hospitals, community clinics, readjustment counseling centers, and more. In this book, those who have honorably served in the active military, naval, or air service will learn about the services offered at these sites, basic eligibility for health care, and more.
Helpful topics described in depth throughout these pages for veterans, their dependents, and their survivors include:
Vocational rehabilitation and employment
VA pensions
Home loan guaranty
Burial and memorial benefits
Transition assistance
Dependents and survivors health care and benefits
Military medals and records
And more
The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents and survivors. Their mission is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans.