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4p820:7 Benefits Navigator Results| Exploce VA Benets THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE QUESTIONNAIRE! Based on your answers, the following benefits may be available to you. (You can bookmark this page in your browser to return to your customized list of benefits later.) 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? govloeneis- AISAFMIYO eknHEXrwep 4p820:7 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 an 4p820:7 Benefits Navigator Results| Exploce VA Benets 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 /esuls/AFMIYOteknHEXrwep an 4p820:7 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. an 4p820:7 Benefits Navigator Results| Exploce VA Benets 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). sn 4p820:7 Benefits Navigator Results| Exploce VA Benets 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). /esuls/AFMIYOteknHEXrwep on 4p820:7 Benefits Navigator Results| Exploce VA Benets 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 /agouooneh IS/AFMIYDekrHEXnWep am 4p820:7 /agouooneh Berets Navigate Retro VA Bais 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 IS/AFMIYDekrHEXnWep an 4p820:7 /agouooneh Bendis Noigts Rests [Exple VA Bos 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 IS/AFMIYDekrHEXnWep an provides services to help Veterans recover 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 rats ARE.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. /esuls/AFMIYOteknHEXrwep a

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