Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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General Information
VA Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Benefits
(Separate Website)
This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)
(Separate Website)
The Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program or BDD allows a Servicemember to apply for disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prior to retirement or separation from military service.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Disability Compensation
(Separate Website)
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 VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Disability Compensation Benefits
(Separate Website)
Disability Compensation is a tax-free benefit paid to a veteran for disabilities that occured or made worse by injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma
(Separate Website)
If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
"Presumptive" Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans
(Separate Website)
The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. This link outlines that presumption.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Serious Disabilities
(Separate Website)
VA can pay additional compensation to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The VVA Self-help Guide to Service-Connected Disability Compensation for Exposure to Agent Orange for Veterans and their Families
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) guide is simple: to present information and describe the process in a user-friendly fashion for a Vietnam veteran or (surviving) family member to file a claim for service-connected disability compensation or death benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
VA Compensation Benefits Rates Tables
(Separate Website)
Tables showing how much money you may be entitled to receive from the government for service-connected disabilities.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans (Disability) Pension Program
(Separate Website)
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.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension
(Separate Website)
Form 21-526 from the VA
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Disability Benefits
(Separate Website)
Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors
(Separate Website)
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security
By: Social Security Administration
If You are Blind or Have Low Vision: How We Can Help
(Separate Website)
Information on Social Security Disability benefits and SSI Benefits for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
By: Social Security Administration
Military Service and Social Security Benefits
(Separate Website)
You can get both Social Security and military retirement benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans
(Separate Website)
Special benefits can be paid to certain World War II veterans.
By: Social Security Administration
Stateside Legal Web Site
(Separate Website)
Legal help for military members, veterans and their families.
By: Pine Tree Legal Aid
Transition Service Offices
(Separate Website)
Need guidance making the transition to civilian life? Contact a Transition Service Officer.
By: Disabled American Veterans
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