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Understanding the VA Burials Benefits Medical program is crucial for post-service officers. Learn about the Veterans Benefits Administration and its branches, including pensions, compensation, home loans, education assistance, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Discover the resources available for veterans in crisis or in need of assistance. Connect with service officers or Veteran Service Officer James W. McMinn for support. Equip yourself with essential knowledge to navigate the VA system effectively.
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UNDERSTANDING THE VA VA 101 for Post Service Officers Part II: Intro to Benefits As of 1 July 2019
The VA Burials Benefits Medical The “VA” is one big roof over 3 different tenants, which don’t always communicate and don’t automatically share a Veteran’s information with each other. This is often a source of frustration if not understood.
The VA Burials Benefits Medical We will take an introductory look at the first of these 3 branches in this presentation: -- Benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration • Pension Program • Compensation (disability claims) • Home Loans • Transition Assistance (before leaving the service) • Education Assistance, Scholarships, GI Bill • Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program including Vocational and Educational Counseling • Life Insurance • Survivors Benefits (spouse & children, parents) • Appeals Modernization • Homeless Prevention / Assistance Program • Suicide Prevention Program
Veterans Benefits Administration • VETERANS CRISIS LINE • 1-800-273-8255 & Press 1 • Does the Veteran need help for… • …Suicide prevention? • …Homelessness? • …Addiction? • …Mental Health?
Veterans Benefits Your Service Officers • Start with your Post Service Officer • (Who is it?...Don’t have one?) • Contact your Dept of NC American Legion Veteran Service Officer James W. McMinn251 N. Main Street, Room 420Winston-Salem, NC 27155james.mcminn@va.govPhone: (336) 631-5471Fax: (336) 714-0902