07. Veterans Benefits

Veterans of Post-Vietnam, the Vietnam Era, the Korean Conflict, World War II, and World War I, and Veterans of certain peacetime service may be eligible for numerous benefits provided by the Veterans Administration and other government agencies. Some of the benefits Veterans and their dependents may be eligible for include:

Disability Benefits

Educational Payments

Educational Loans

Home Loans

Burial Expense Reimbursement

Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension

Hospitalization

Loans

Medical Care for Dependents or Survivors

Nursing Home Care

Outpatient Medical Treatment

Outpatient Dental Treatment

Non-Service-Connected Death Pension

For a complete explanation of eligibility requirements and a detailed description of the benefits provided, the Veterans Administration has prepared a very comprehensive, 72-page booklet. This booklet may be purchased for $4.50 through the mail by writing:

VA IS-1 Fact Sheet
Stock Number 051-000-00087-1
The Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402

http://www.va.gov

For further information or assistance in applying for Veterans Benefits, write, call or visit a Veterans Benefits Counselor at a Veterans Administration Office. A list of local offices with their addresses and phone numbers is provided on pages 55-71 of the "VA IS-1 Fact Sheet."

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