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As a certified DVBE, the firm is eligible for the DVBE Participation Program which: »» May market to State agencies under GC Section 14838.5, the SB/DVBE Option described on the DGS website; »» Is listed in the State’s Internet Certified firm listing giving the firm more visibility and expanded business networking opportunities with State and Local Government Reciprocity partners and prime contractors; »» Is now eligible for a DVBE incentive on applicable State contracts. CERTIFY ONLINE Certify online at www.getcertified.dgs.ca.gov. There is no charge for certification and the business can apply online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It takes only minutes if all the required financial information is at hand. The certification process is the responsibility of DGS, Procurement Division (PD), and Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS). The OSDS is available to assist in completing the necessary documents and ensuring appointments are available in Sacramento for personal assistance. There is no cost involved with applying for certification. The firm may also qualify for a small business certification, which offers additional contracting benefits. To obtain DVBE certification, a firm must: »» Complete the online application at www.getcertified.dgs.ca.gov; »» Provide a copy of an Award of Entitlement (AOE) letter from the VA or the DoD, dated within six months of the date the application is submitted to OSDS (To obtain a copy of the AOE letter, call the VA at (800) 827-1000); »» Other required support documents will be determined when completing the online STD Form 812. OSDS will provide assistance in this area. For more information or help certifying, contact: Office of Small Business and DVBE Services 707 3rd Street, 1st Floor, Room 400 West Sacramento, CA 95605 (916) 375-4940 or leave a message if after hours CalVet highly recommends all DVBEs also certify as a Small Business. To verify qualification as a small business, go to www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus. When certifying, complete the small business form first. Upon completion, most of that information will be transferred over to the DVBE application. 20
COLLEGE TUITION FEE WAIVER FOR VETERAN DEPENDENTS The College Tuition Fee Waiver for <strong>Veteran</strong> Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of <strong>book</strong>s, parking or room and board. For eligibility requirements and more information, see Chapter 4: Education, page 101. 21
Page 2: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR On behalf of
Page 5 and 6: CHAPTER 4: EDUCATION 101 California
Page 7 and 8: REGIONAL OUTREACH: CONNECTING VETER
Page 9 and 10: San Diego District Office 8898 Rio
Page 11 and 12: HOW TO APPLY: Those interested in a
Page 13 and 14: »» Limits movement without the ai
Page 15 and 16: HOW DO I APPLY? Download and comple
Page 17: There is a basic $100,000 exemption
Page 22 and 23: CHAPTER 2: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETER
Page 24 and 25: NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION Th
Page 26 and 27: STEP 2: OBTAIN EVIDENCE Evidence mu
Page 28 and 29: If in doubt about what to do at any
Page 30 and 31: local office. BVA will not reconsid
Page 32 and 33: TEMPORARY RESIDENCE ADAPTATION (TRA
Page 34 and 35: There is no set limit on how much n
Page 36 and 37: CEMETERY AND BURIAL BENEFITS Vetera
Page 38 and 39: in California are only accepting bu
Page 40 and 41: ARMY (North of Fresno) Fort Lewis,
Page 42 and 43: the plot allowance increase to $722
Page 44 and 45: Placement of headstones in a privat
Page 46 and 47: DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATI
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Page 50 and 51: Additional amounts are payable if o
Page 52 and 53: VETERANS BENEFITS TIMETABLE Informa
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Page 59 and 60: VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE The VA
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»» Hodgkin’s disease »» Multi
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DEPLETED URANIUM WHAT IS DEPLETED U
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HOW ARE THE TYPES OF HEARING LOSS D
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WHAT IS TINNITUS? Tinnitus is usual
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CAR
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VET TO VET Vet to Vet is dedicated
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The acute risk for suicide is often
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men with PTSD have alcohol problems
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MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA (MST) Milita
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ADPs CARE (California Access to Rec
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Oakland Outpatient Clinic 2221 Mart
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Menlo Park Division 795 Willow Road
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MST COORDINATOR Nancy Herzoff (415)
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OUTPATIENT CLINIC Blythe Rural Heal
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Mission Valley 8810 Rio San Diego D
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CALIFORNIA VETERANS EDUCATION BENEF
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Plan C Any dependent of any member
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CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE? A veteran may be e
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Note: Students using other VA educa
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An individual approved to transfer
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»» The employer maintains work an
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE? »» A member of a
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»» For a veteran spouse, benefits
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To apply for Vocational Rehabilitat
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from low-income families. Participa
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CALVET HOME LOANS CalVet offers a g
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REUSABLE LOANS A veteran may obtain
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HAVING TROUBLE MAKING CALVET HOME L
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the United States Naval Academy, of
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SKILLED NURSING CARE Skilled Nursin
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VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA AT FRES
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issues, 70% are affected by substan
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HOMELESS VETERANS DENTAL PROGRAM Th
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CALL CENTERS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
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EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM F
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For information on local veteran tr
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U.S. VETS INITIATIVE - LONG BEACH 2
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y industry experts, VBOC also condu
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Volunteers of America Greater Los A
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STATE EMPLOYMENT Most jobs with the
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eceipt of intensive services. These
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do not have this documentation, EDD
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The law requires that employers wit
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CALIFORNIA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE
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DIRECTORY OF COUNTY VETERANS SERVIC
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GLENN Brandon Thompson, CVSO Cindy
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Ruben Trejo, VSR Antelope Valley Se
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PLACER Jonn Melrose, CVSO 1000 Suns
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Chula Vista Vet Center 180 Otay Lak
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4059 Sant
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DIRECTORY OF VETERANS SERVICE ORGAN
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NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATI
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MINORITY VETERANS California is a r
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LOCAL INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES The pr
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as Pap smears, mammography, and gen
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»» U.S. Army Women’s Foundation
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MILITARY RECORDS Veterans or their
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Attach copies of statements or reco
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VA MEDICAL CARE Although incarcerat
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To honor those Californians who hav
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CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD The Army
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TRICARE TRICARE Reserve Select is a
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Note: This is standard throughout t
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Depleted uranium: 60, 73, 74 Disabi
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North Bay Veterans Resource Center:
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Veterans Memorial Registry: 195, 19
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