Vietnam Era
Universal For ALL Veterans
If you have not applied for Medical benefits APPLY NOW!
https://www.vets.gov/healthcare/apply/
Tip: Regardless of whether you think you are eligible or not – it is beneficial to complete an application.
If you are a current Caregiver of a veteran this form is for you:
https://www.vets.gov/healthcare/forms/vha-10-10CG.pdf
Do you have a Disability Claim?
Aid And Attendance Benefit
This is a "Pension Benefit" and IS NOT dependent upon service-related injuries for compensation.
Aid and Attendance can help pay for care in the home, Nursing Home or Assisted Living facility. A Veteran is eligible for up to $1,788 per month, while a surviving spouse is eligible for up to $1,149 per month.
Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to a monthly pension, and they are not paid without eligibility to Pension.
Education
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
If you made contributions from your military pay before April 1, 1987 – this is for you:
Eligible Training
May be used for a college degree, certifications, vocational or technical training and so much more. Download the VEAP pamphlet for more information.
Are You Eligible?
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Entered service for the first time between Jan. 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985
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Opened a contribution account before April 1, 1987
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Voluntarily contributed from $25 to $2,700;
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Completed your first period of service and were discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.
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If you are currently on active duty and wish to receive VEAP benefits, you must have at least three months of contributions available.
Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty- Also Called Chapter 30
You must have served active duty for 2 years to be eligible.
You must have an honorable discharge; AND you have a high school diploma or GED or in some cases 12 hours of college credit; AND you meet the requirements below:
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Entered active duty before January 1, 1977
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Served at least one day between 10/19/84 and 6/30/85, and stayed on active duty through 6/30/88, (or through 6/30/87 if you entered the Selected Reserve within one year of leaving active duty and served four years)
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On 12/31/89, you had entitlement left from Vietnam-era GI Bill
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