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Learn the basics (3)
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Benefits for Reservists and National Guard Members
Benefit eligibility information for reservists and members of the national guard. Read More
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
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The NYC Veterans Legal Resource Guide
This guide provides information on organizations in NYC that provide free legal assistance and other help to low-income veterans. Content Detail
General benefit information (5)
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Benefits for Reservists and National Guard Members
Benefit eligibility information for reservists and members of the national guard. Read More
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Benefits for Filipino Veterans
Filipino veterans with service in the US military or Philippine military may qualify for Veterans benefits. Click to learn more. Content Detail
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Veterans Benefits Timetable
List of common veteran benefits and the time limit in which to apply for them Content Detail
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Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates
Did you know that many of your VA benefits have an expiration date Content Detail
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Apply Online
The Department of Veterans Affairs continues to expand the forms that can be submitted online. The following is a list of forms that can be submitted on-line Content Detail
Forms and tools (1)
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ACCESS NYC
ACCESS NYC is a free service that can help you find out if you are eligible for over 30 benefit programs. Read More
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Disability benefits (8)
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Disability Compensation Benefits
Information on disability compensation benefits for veterans. Content Detail
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Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma
Information on disability compensation for veterans who suffered sexual or personal trauma while serving on active military duty. Content Detail
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VA Compensation Benefits Rate Tables
Tables showing how much money you may be entitled to receive from the government for service-connected disabilities Content Detail
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Presumptive Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans
The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. This link outlines that presumption. Content Detail
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Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security Content Detail
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Workers with Disabilities Program (55-c)
Information outlining the Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities Content Detail
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Application for the Governors (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans
Application for the Governors (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans Content Detail
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Veterans (Disability) Pension Program
Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans who have limited or no income, and who are age 65 or older, or, if under 65, who are permanently and totally disabled Content Detail
I lost a loved one that was serving in the military (11)
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Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Information on dependency and indemnity compensation -- a financial benefit for eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans. Content Detail
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Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
This fact sheet explains a monthly benefit that may be available to income eligible parents of veterans who died in service. Content Detail
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The Uniformed Services Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
Retired pay stops when you die. The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) helps make up for the loss of part of this income. It pays your eligible survivors an inflation-adjusted monthly income Content Detail
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Burial and Plot-Interment Allowances
VA Fact Sheet on burial and death allowances Content Detail
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Application for US Flag for Burial Purposes
Application for a U.S. Burial Flag Content Detail
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Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Form
Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Form Read More
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What are Military Funeral Honors?
Information describing military funeral honors, who is eligible, and what services are provided Content Detail
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Apply for standard government headstone
Instructions and application to request the standard government headstone or marker for deceased veteran Content Detail
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Burials and Memorials Home
This page discusses burial and memorial services for veterans, burial allowances provided by the VA, and funeral honors. Content Detail
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New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
Application for supplemental burial allowance Read More
I need information about educational benefits (6)
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Welcome to the GI Bill Website
This page contains in-depth information about the various education benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs Content Detail
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Reserve GI Bill Information
Basic information about the Reserve GI Bill Content Detail
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Veterans Tuition Awards
Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) are awards for full-time study and part-time study for eligible veterans matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State Content Detail
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Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance
Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits Content Detail
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Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Questions and Answers
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Questions and Answers Content Detail
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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606 Fact Sheet Content Detail
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I am a veteran or currently serving (1)
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Assistance for Homeless Veterans
Information about what help is available to homeless veterans. Content Detail
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Health and disability (4)
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Disability Compensation Benefits
Information on disability compensation benefits for veterans. Content Detail
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Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma
Information on disability compensation for veterans who suffered sexual or personal trauma while serving on active military duty. Content Detail
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Health Benefits and the Military
Information on military health benefits for veterans and their families. Content Detail
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Enrollment in VA's Health Care System
Description of health care benefits for veterans, including frequently asked questions and information on how to apply. Content Detail
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Health care benefits (5)
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Veterans Health Administration Homepage
The Veterans Health Administration Homepage provides a general overview of health care programs available to Veterans and their family members Content Detail
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Health Benefits and the Military
Information on military health benefits for veterans and their families. Content Detail
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Enrollment in VA's Health Care System
Description of health care benefits for veterans, including frequently asked questions and information on how to apply. Content Detail
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The Veterans Health Information Clearing House
The Veterans Health Information Clearing House provides a list of resources for veterans and their families seeking health care information Content Detail
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VA Health Care Fact Sheet - Fugitive Felon Program
Explains what a Fugitive Felon is and how it affects your Veterans Benefits. It also explains how to correct Fugitive Felon status. Content Detail
Life insurance (1)
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The Uniformed Services Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
Retired pay stops when you die. The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) helps make up for the loss of part of this income. It pays your eligible survivors an inflation-adjusted monthly income Content Detail
Other information (4)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
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Assistance for Homeless Veterans
Information about what help is available to homeless veterans. Content Detail
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Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This guide answers questions that veterans with service-connected disabilities may have about the protections they are entitled to when they seek to return to their former jobs or look to find their first, or new, civilian jobs. Content Detail
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Incarcerated Veterans
VA 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 Content Detail
Survivor benefits (1)
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Marriage Equality FAQ- Veteran's Spousal Benefits
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges guarantees to same-sex couples throughout the nation the freedom to marry and the right to recognition of their marriages. We have much to celebrate with this affirmation of the dignity, liberty and equality of same-sex couples, and the LGBT individuals who are part of those couples, under our federal Constitution. Loving and committed couples and their families in every state and territory are now entitled to the far-reaching legal protections and respect for their relationships conferred through marriage. Our organizations will be working in the days and months ahead as the Supreme Court’s decision is implemented throughout the land. These fact sheets offer guidance on common questions. Content Detail
I need an interpreter (1)
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If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance
Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them. Content Detail
More information (2)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
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Incarcerated Veterans
VA 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 Content Detail
I need to know about military benefits (1)
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Enrollment in VA's Health Care System
Description of health care benefits for veterans, including frequently asked questions and information on how to apply. Content Detail
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I am a caregiver to a wounded or disabled veteran (1)
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Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program Read More
