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NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is responsible for honoring the military service of our Nation’s veterans by providing a dignified burial and lasting memorial for veterans and eligible family members. The NCA maintains national cemeteries as national shrines, sacred to the honor and memory of those interred or memorialized there. To locate a VA National Cemetery, go to www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/listcem.asp. DISABILITY COMPENSATION Disability compensation is a monthly benefit paid to veterans for any injury, condition, or illness that started in or was exacerbated by active service in the military. This benefit is tax free and also can be paid to veterans disabled from treatment in a VA healthcare facility. Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation if they have a serviceconnected disability, often referred to as “S/C”, and were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. A service-connected disability does not have to be a combat injury; any injury or illness suffered or aggravated while in uniform can be considered. 2013 VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION RATES FOR VETERANS The dollar amount of benefits paid varies depending on the rating percentage of disability. 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% $130.94 $258.83 $400.93 $577.54 $822.15 $1,041.39 $1,312.40 $1,525.55 $1,714.34 $2,858.24 Note: Veterans with disability ratings of at least 30 percent are eligible for additional allowances for dependents, including spouses; minor children; children between the ages of 18 and 23 who are attending school; children who are permanently incapable of self-support because of a disability arising before age 18; and dependent parents. The additional amount depends on the disability rating and the number of dependents.
HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM? STEP 1: FILE A CLAIM The disability claim process begins when a claim is filed, either formally or informally. If a veteran has never filed a disability claim with the VA, we recommend that they file a fully developed claim where possible. If not, they must complete and submit a VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation or Pension. It his highly recommended that the veteran complete the form with the assistance of a veteran’s representative. A County Veterans Service Office (pg. 163) can assist in obtaining compensation benefits. If a claim was filed in the past, whether benefits were granted or denied, it is not a requirement to complete a VA Form 21-526 again. However, the VA does need a signed statement explaining what the veteran wants to claim, why, and where they were treated for the claimed condition. A VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, is normally used. Please note that filing for veteran’s benefits is a free service. Veterans should never have to pay a person or an organization to assist in filling out forms or advocating on behalf of the veteran. If a veteran is asked by a person or an organization for money in return for their services, please report them to the Veterans Affairs Inspector General hotline by phone at (800) 488-8244 (between 5:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays) or by e-mail at vaoighotline@va.gov. Claimants may also write to the VA Inspector General hotline at: VA Inspector General Hotline (53E) 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 When a claim is filed with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or Veterans Service Representative (VSR), the claimant must sign a power of attorney (POA) which authorizes them to act on behalf of the claimant when preparing, presenting, and prosecuting the claim for any and all benefits from the VA. The claimant may, at any time through the claims process, revoke the POA with the VSO or VSR. Be aware that when a claimant signs a POA with a VSO or VSR, they are the only individuals authorized to assist. For example, if a claimant signs a POA with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion (AL) cannot legally research the status of the claim or act on behalf of the claimant. 25
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men with PTSD have alcohol problems
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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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Mission Valley 8810 Rio San Diego D
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CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE? A veteran may be e
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An individual approved to transfer
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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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the United States Naval Academy, of
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SKILLED NURSING CARE Skilled Nursin
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issues, 70% are affected by substan
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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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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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