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70 Reserve and National Guard Chapter 8Burial and Memorial BenefitsVA provides a burial flag for memorialization of members or formermembers of the Selected Reserve who served their initial obligation,or were discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the lineof duty, or died while a member of the Selected Reserve. Informationabout other benefits that may be available can be found in Chapter7 -- “Burial and Memorial Benefits.”Re-employment RightsA person who left a civilian job to enter active duty in the armedforces is entitled to return to the job after discharge or release fromactive duty if they:1. Gave advance notice of military service to the employer.2. Did not exceed five years cumulative absence from thecivilian job (with some exceptions).3. Submitted a timely application for re-employment.4. Did not receive a dishonorable or other punitive discharge.The law calls for a returning veteran to be placed in the job as if he/she had never left, including benefits based on seniority such aspensions, pay increases and promotions. The law also prohibits discriminationin hiring, promotion or other advantages of employmenton the basis of military service. Veterans seeking re-employmentshould apply, verbally or in writing, to the company’s hiring officialand keep a record of their application. If problems arise, contact theDepartment of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service(VETS) in the state of the employer.Federal employees not properly re-employed may appeal directly tothe Merit Systems Protection Board. Non-federal employees mayfile complaints in U.S. District Court. For information, visit http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/main.htm.Army Reserve Warrior and Family Assistance CenterThe Army Reserve Warrior and Family Assistance Center (AR-WFAC) provides Army reserve soldiers, veterans, families, and unitswith a single source to resolve situations related to medical issuesand education on programs available to Army reserve soldiers. Thecenter was established in 2007 to ensure that reservists receive appropriatesupport under the Army Medical Action Plan. The center
Chapter 8 Reserve and National Guard 71provides a sponsor to each Army reserve soldier and family currentlyassigned to a Warrior Transition Unit, Community Based HealthCare Organization, or VA PolyTrauma center. The AR-WFAC alsoassists Army reserve commands at all echelons with the resolutionof medical and other issues and provides education on programsand benefits available to Army reserve soldiers. For information, call1-866-436-6290 or visit http://www.arfp.org/wfac.Transition Assistance AdvisorsThe Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program places a NationalGuard/VA-trained expert at each National Guard State Joint ForcesHeadquarters to act as an advocate for Guard members and theirfamilies within the state. They also serve as advisors on veterans affairsissues for the Family Programs and Joint Forces Headquartersstaffs. TAAs receive annual training by VA experts in health care andbenefits for both Department of Defense and Department of VeteransAffairs and help Guard members and their families access care atVA and TRICARE facilities in their state or network. The TAA workswith the State Director of Veterans Affairs and other state coalitionpartners to integrate the delivery of VA and community services toGuard and Reserve veterans. You can reach your Transition AssistanceAdvisor (TAA) through your state National Guard Joint ForcesHeadquarters.
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