Veteran_ Resource_ book_2014

VETERANS BENEFITS TIMETABLE
Information for Veterans Recently Separated from Active Military Service.
BENEFITS AND SERVICES TIME LIMIT HOW TO APPLY
DISABILITY COMPENSATION
The VA pays monthly compensation to None. Visit any VA office, call
veterans for disabilities incured or aggravated
(800) 827-1000 or file at
during military service. This benefit is not
www.va.gov.You may also
subject to federal or state income tax.
apply at your local County
Entitlement is established from the date of
Veterans Service Office.
separation if the claim is filed within one year
from separation. Generally, military retirement
pay is reduced by any VA compensation
received. Income from Special Separation
Benefits and Voluntary Separation Incentives
affects the amount of VA compenstaion paid.
DISABILITY PENSION
This income-based benefit is paid to veterans None. Visit any VA office, call
with honorable war-time service who are
(800) 827-1000 or file at
permanently and totally disabled due to
www.va.gov.You may also
nonservice-connected disabilities or who are
apply at your local County
65 or older. Veterans Service Office.
MEDICAL
The VA provides a wide range of healthcare None. Visit any VA medical facility,
services to veterans including treatment for
call (877) 222-8387 or file
military sexual trauma, and for conditions
at www.va.gov. You may also
possibly related to exposure to Agent Orange,
apply at your local County
ionizing radiation, and other environmental
Veterans Service Office.
hazards in the Persian Gulf. Generally, veterans
must be enrolled in VA’s Healthcare System to
receive care.
COMBAT VETERANS
The VA Provides free healthcare for veterans
who served in a theater of combat operations
after November 11, 1998, for any illness
possibly related to their service in that theater.
» If discharged from active duty on or after Five years from date of Visit any VA medical facility,
January 28, 2003. discharge from active duty. call (877) 222-8387 or file
at www.va.gov. You may also
» If discharged from active duty before Until January 27, 2011. apply at your local County
January 29, 2003, and not enrolled as of
Veterans Service Office.
January 28, 2008.