Introduction Some veterans (women and men) suffered personal assault and/or sexual trauma while serving on active military duty. They might still struggle with fear, anxiety, embarrassment, or profound anger as a result of these experiences. We can’t undo the past, but if you suffer from the effects of sexual trauma in the service, we may […]
Benefits
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH)
What is Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance is life insurance for veterans with service-related disabilities. The basic program, which is called “RH Insurance”, insures eligible veterans up to $10,000. supplemental policy, called “Supplemental RH Insurance”, gives certain disabled veterans extra coverage of up to $20,000. Who is Eligible You are eligible for RH […]
Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Benefits
What is V Disability Pension Disability Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans with limited income who are no longer able to work. Who is Eligible You may be eligible if: you were discharged from service under other than dishonorable conditions, ND you served 90 days or more of active duty with […]
Benefits for Incarcerated Veterans
Can a veteran receive V benefits while in prison V can pay certain benefits to veterans who are incarcerated in a Federal, state or local penal institution. However, the amount we can pay depends on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration. This fact sheet provides information about the benefits most commonly affected by […]
Assistance for Homeless Veterans
Does V have programs that can assist homeless veterans V has many benefits and services to assist homeless veterans. Disability benefits, education, health care, rehabilitation services, residential care, and compensated work therapy are among the services we offer to eligible veterans. What kind of V services and benefit programs are available to homeless veterans […]
Home Loan Guarantee Benefits
What is a V-Guaranteed Loan V-guaranteed loans are made by private lenders, such as banks, savings and loan associations, or mortgage companies. To get a loan, you apply to the lender. If the loan is approved, V will guarantee part of it. The amount of V’s guaranty usually depends on the size of the loan. […]
Benefits available to New Philippine Scouts
(Non-Commissioned – Enlisted under PL 190, 79th Congress on or after October 5, 1945) Benefit Programs for Veterans (1) Disability Compensation – *payable to a veteran with service-connected condition(s) rated at 10% or more. lso entitled to receive special allowance for a spouse who is in need of aid and attendance of another person if […]
Former Prisoner of War (POWs)
It is estimated that more than one-half million mericans were captured and interned as Prisoners of War since the merican Revolution. The largest number of captivities occurred during the Civil War when an estimated 220,000 Confederate soldiers were captured by the North and nearly 127,000 Union soldiers were interned by the South. Since World War […]
Disability Compensation Benefits
What is V Disability Compensation Disability Compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from V health care. The benefits are tax-free. If you have a current disability […]
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
What is DIC DIC is a monthly check paid to eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans. Who is Eligible To get DIC, you must be an eligible survivor of a veteran who died because of a service-related illness or injury. If the veteran’s death was not service-related, you may still be eligible if NY […]
