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SOTS Annual Training 2012

SOTS Annual Training 2012. State Benefits. Thomas Meadows TDVA Training Officer 615-441-3384 or tom.meadows@tn.gov. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION. Life Insurance 2 Year Window Under 65 Waiver of Premiums . FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION.

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SOTS Annual Training 2012

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  1. SOTS Annual Training 2012 State Benefits Thomas Meadows TDVA Training Officer 615-441-3384 or tom.meadows@tn.gov

  2. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION • Life Insurance • 2 Year Window • Under 65 • Waiver of Premiums

  3. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION • Commissary & PX Privilege • 100% Disability includes TDIU • Doesn’t have to be PT New Change • Requires VA Letter and application • Obtain from Nearest Military Facility

  4. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION • Health Insurance for Dependents • CHAMPVA/No Cost • Vet 100% PT • Requires Application 10-10D • Widow 55 Remarries • Denver Colorado

  5. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION • Education Benefits for Dependents CH35 • VET 100% PT • Claim 22-5490 W and 22-5490 • St Louis • 45 Months Eligibility $957 monthly

  6. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION • Additional Benefits Other Than Monthly Compensation • Auto Grant • Specially Adaptive Housing • Clothing Allowance • Home Improvement and Structural Allowance • Home Loans

  7. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Services: State Veterans Cemeteries • 4 Total: Knoxville (2) Nashville (1) Memphis (1) • Planning stages for one in Jackson Area and one in Crossville Area • Free to Vet $700 for Spouse or Qualifying Child

  8. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • State Veterans Homes • Humboldt Murfreesboro and Knoxville • Next one in Clarksville • Plans for one in Cleveland and Memphis • Advantages: Cost, Patient to Staff Ratio, Federal Per Diem

  9. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Hunting and Fishing License • 30% SC Disability from a War time period of Service • Letter from VA • One- time $10 fee good for life • Non veterans can get the same privilege at age 65

  10. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal • Presented to the families of veterans Killed in Action • Presented by Governor or Designee

  11. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Education • Diploma for World War II, Korea and Viet Nam Veterans • See Website for other benefits

  12. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Veterans Homeowners • Property Tax Relief • 100% PT or TDIU • Apply through county F-16 • Residence Only • Must Pay Taxes State will reimburse • Maximum Value • If vet entitled widow will be also

  13. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Vet Emphasis State Mandates • Day of mourning combat related deaths • Registration of Discharges County Court Clerk No Charge

  14. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • Motorist • Free with waiver of annual fee and wheel tax 2 plates • Prisoner of War, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Legion of Valor, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross & Distinguished Service Cross • 100% P&T • Other Specialty Plates require fee for tag, plus state and county fees

  15. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • State Parks • Discounted fees for camping and lodging • Off season at Commissioners discretion • Free Golf and Camping on Veterans Day

  16. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS • TN National Guard • Dual Pay for Summer Camp • TN National Guard Day March 3rd • Free Plates

  17. TDVA WEBSITE HANDOUT

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