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DISABILITY COMPENSATION
Clothing Allowance
Veterans who have disabilities incurred or
aggravated during active military service may
be eligible to receive tax-free monthly
benefits as well as a one-time or annual
clothing allowance
(http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/claims-
special-clothing_allowance.asp), which is provided
to eligible service-disabled Veterans with
special clothing needs. To apply, complete VA
Form 10-8678
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?
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FormNo=8678) (Application for Annual Clothing
Allowance) and give it to the prosthetic
representative at your nearest VA medical
center
(http://www.va.gov/directory/quide/division_flsh.asp?
dnum=1). Explore all VA disability compensation
http://explore.va.gov/disability-compensation
benefits.
Disability Compensation
Veterans who have disabilities incurred or
aggravated during active military service may
be eligible to receive tax-free monthly
benefits. The fastest way to obtain a VA
decision on compensation is to submit all
supporting documents and evidence
together in a Fully Developed Claim (FDC
http//www.benefits.va.aov/fdc/). File an FDC eClaim
online at eBenefits.va.gov
http//www.ebenefits.va.gov/), visit a VA regional
office
(http://www.va.gov/directory/quide/division_flsh.asp?
dnum=3), or talk to an accredited VA
representative. Explore all VA disability
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compensation (http//explore.va.gov/disability-
compensation) benefits.
Combat-Related Special Compensation
Combat-Related Special Compensation is a
Department of Defense (DoD) program that
may pay added benefits to retirees who
receive VA disability compensation for
combat-related disabilities. Learn more at the
DoD website
(http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/crsc. html).
Explore all VA disability compensation
http://explore.va.gov/disability-compensation
benefits.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Post-9/11 GI Bill
(http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibillasp)®
provides Veterans with up to 36 months of
education benefits for approved programs. In
addition, more expensive private colleges and
universities participating in the Yellow Ribbon
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Program
(http://www.benefits.va.aov/qibill/yellow_ribbon.asp)
may pay expenses above those covered by VA
benefits. Search for participating schools
(http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon.asp)
and apply with your School Certifying Official.
Explore all VA education and training
http://explore.va.gov/education-training benefits.
Post-9/11 Gl Bill
The Post-9/11 Gl Bill
(http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/oost911_gibillasp)®
offers financial support for educational or
vocational training to Veterans and
Servicemembers who served after Sept. 10,
2001, and, in some cases, their families. Apply
online at eBenefits.va.gov
(http//www.ebenefits.va.gov/) or complete VA Form
22-1990 (http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-
22_1990.0df) (Application for VA Education
Benefits) and mail or bring it to the applicable
VA regional processing office
(http://www.benefits.va.aov/qibill/regional_processing.as
p). Explore all VA education and training
http://explore.va.gov/education-training) benefits.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Through VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and
Employment
(http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp)
program, eligible Veterans may benefit from
one-on-one support and assistance for tuition,
training, books, fees, supplies, monthly
subsistence, and more to overcome
employment challenges and advance in
careers. Apply online at eBenefits.va.gov
http//www.ebenefits.va.gov/) using the Veterans
Online Application
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/) (VONAPP) or
complete VA Form 28-1900
(htto//www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-28-1900-
ARE.pdf) (Vocational Rehabilitation) or VA Form
28-8832 (http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-28-
8832-ARE,pdf) (Educational and Vocational
Counseling), and mail or bring it your nearest
VA regional office
(http://www.benefits.va.aov/qibill/regional_processing.as
p). Explore all VA employment services
http://explore.va.gov/employment-services).
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eBenefits Employment Center
All Veterans can visit VA’s eBenefits
Employment Center
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-
portal/ebenefits.portal?
nfpb=true& nfxr=false& pageLabel=Jobs) to create a
résumé and post it where employers will be
looking. Veterans can also access tools to
translate military skills for civilian jobs, match
interests with potential careers, or search
among 2.7 million private-sector or federal
jobs at the VA Jobs Bank. Explore all VA
employment services
http://explore.va.gov/employment-services).
VA for Vets
Start your VA career at VA for Vets
htto//www.vaforvets.va.gov/), where you can
translate military skills for civilian jobs, create
and post résumés, take a career assessment,
connect with a career coach, and search for
jobs. Explore all VA employment services
http://explore.va.gov/employment-services).
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HEALTH CARE
Automobile and Adaptive Equipment
Allowance
Veterans who have certain severe disabilities
incurred or aggravated during active military
service may be eligible to receive tax-free
monthly benefits as well as a one-time
Automobile and Adaptive Equipment
Allowance
(htto://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/claims-
special-auto-allowance.asp). To apply, complete VA
Form 21-4502
(http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-4502-
ARE,pdf) (Application for Automobile or Other
Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment) and
mail or drop it off at the nearest regional office
(http://www.va.gov/directory/quide/division flsh.asp?
dnum=3) or apply with the assistance of an
accredited Veterans Service Organization
representative. If applying only for adaptive
equipment, complete VA Form 10-1394
(http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/10-1394-
fillodf) (Application for Adaptive Equipment —
Motor Vehicle) and submit it to the nearest VA
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medical center
(htto://www.va.gov/directory/quide/division_flsh.asp?
dnum=1). Explore all VA health care
http//explore.va.gov/health-care) benefits.
Health Care
VA provides world-class health care to eligible
Veterans. The Veterans Health Administration
is America’s largest integrated health care
system, with more than 1,700 sites of care, and
it is consistently ranked among the nation’s
top health care providers. Explore all VA health
Care (http://explore.va.gov/health-care) benefits.
Foreign Medical Program
Through the Foreign Medical Program
(http://www.va.gov/purchasedcare/programs/veterans/f
mp/), VA provides health care benefits to
eligible U.S. Veterans with VA-rated service-
connected conditions who are living or
traveling abroad (Philippines excluded). VA will
pay for certain necessary medical services
associated with the treatment of those
service-connected conditions. Learn more
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about how to apply online
(http://www.va.gov/purchasedcare/programs/veterans/f
mp/#apply). Explore all VA health care
http//explore.va.gov/health-care) benefits.
Readjustment Counseling at Vet Centers
VA's Vet Centers
http//www.vetcenter.va.gov/index.asp) provide
community-based counseling, outreach, and
referral services to eligible
(htto://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Eligibility.asp) Veterans
who served in any combat zone and their
families. Locate your nearest Vet Center online
http//www.vetcenter.va.gov/) or contact the
confidential call center toll-free at 1-877-WAR-
VETS (1-877-927-8387) any time, day or night,
to discuss your military experience or
challenges in readjusting to civilian life.
Military Sexual Trauma Treatment
Military sexual trauma (MST) is the term that
VA uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated,
threatening sexual harassment that occurred
while a Veteran was in the military. VA
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from this type of trauma. You do not need to
have a VA disability rating (be “service
connected") to receive these services and may
be able to receive services even if you are not
eligible for other VA care. You do not need to
have reported the incident(s) when they
happened or have other documentation that
they occurred. Learn more
(http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome.asp).
HOME LOANS AND HOUSING-RELATED
ASSISTANCE
Home Loan Guaranty
Veterans may use VA-guaranteed home loan
programs to buy homes, condominiums, or
manufactured homes; refinance an existing
home loan; or install energy-saving
improvements. VA offers three main types of
benefits: Purchase Loans, Cash-Out Refinance
Loans, and Interest Rate Reduction Refinance
Loans. Surviving spouses may also benefit
from VA-guaranteed home loans and can
apply using VA Form 26-1817-ARE
(http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-26-1817-
/esuls/AFMIYOteknHEXrwep ratsARE.pdf). Explore all VA home loans and
housing-related assistance
http://explore.va.qov/home-loans-and-housing).
Eligibility information changes from time to time.
Contact your nearest VA regional office
(htto://www.va.gov/directory/quide/division fish.asp?
dnum=3) to learn which specific benefits you may
be eligible for.
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