Veterans Benefits For Dummies

Meet eligibility requirements, gather the right documents, and earn the benefits due you
Want to take full advantage of your military benefits? This concise, plain–English guide explains the various programs available to you and your family, and helps you properly file applications, claims, and appeals. You′ll make sense of the often–confusing world of the Department of Veterans Affairs and see exactly how to get the benefits you need and deserve.
Understand your status — based on length, type, place, and period of service, know where you stand as a veteran
Work with the VA and service offices — evaluate the VA healthcare program and Tricare, the DOD healthcare system
Navigate the VA disability compensation and application process — understand disability ratings and available programs including CRSC
Find your way home — use a low–interest loan to finance your dream house or retire gracefully in a military home
Travel in style — take advantage of military aircraft and lodging around the world
Carry on in memory — discover payments and benefits available to spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans and how to request honors and memorials
Open the book and find:
Whether you meet basic qualifications for veterans
How to change your discharge status
The lowdown on pensions and retirement pay
Ways the new G.I. Bill affects servicemen and women
Clear explanations of medical and dental benefits
The pros and cons of the VA home loan
Financial planning tips
Help for homeless veterans

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Benefit ting From Benefits.
Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Veterans Benefits.
Chapter 2: Determining Veteran Status and Qualifying for Benefits.
Chapter 3: Na vigating Your Way through the Red Tape of Claims and Appeals.
Part II: A Healthy Look at Medical Care and Compensation Programs.
Chapter 4: Veterans Affairs Healthcare.
Chapter 5: Tricare: The Military’s Health Insurance.
Chapter 6: Disability Compensation and Pensions.
Chapter 7: Getting Your Military Retirement Pay.
Chapter 8: Carrying On: Payments and Benefits for Survivors.
Chapter 9: Burial and Memorial Benefits.
Part III: Understanding Education and Employment Programs.
Chapter 10: Advancing Your Education through the GI Bill.
Chapter 11: Aid and Vocational Training for Disabled and Homeless Veterans.
Chapter 12: Veterans’ Job Preference & Small Business Loans.
Part IV: Home Is Where the Heart Is — Except When You’re Traveling!
Chapter 13: Financing Your Dream House: VA Home Loan Guarantees.
Chapter 14: There’s No Place Like (A Military Retirement) Home.
Chapter 15: Shopping Until You Drop.
Chapter 16: Things to Do, Places to See: Travel Benefits.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Places to Get Help with Veterans Benefits.
Chapter 18: Ten T ips for Avoiding Problems with Your VA Benefit Claims.
Chapter 19: Ten T ips for Traveling via the Military.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

Rod Powers is a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters. A military author, his articles have appeared in numerous military and civilian publications. Powers is the co–author of the successful ASVAB For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and serves as a military guide for About.com.

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Meet eligibility requirements, gather the right documents, and earn the benefits due you
Want to take full advantage of your military benefits? This concise, plain–English guide explains the various programs available to you and your family, and helps you properly file applica tions, claims, and appeals. You′ll make sense of the often–confusing world of the Department of Veterans Affairs and see exactly how to get the benefits you need and deserve.
Understand your status — based on length, type, place, and period of service, know where you stand as a veteran
Work with the VA and service offices — evaluate the VA healthcare program and Tricare, the DOD healthcare system
Navigate the VA disability compensation and application process — understand disability ratings and available programs including CRSC
Find your way home — use a low–interest loan to finance your dream house or retire gracefully in a military home
Travel in style — take advantage of military aircraft and lodging around the world
Carry on in memory — discover payments and benefits available to spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans and how to request honors and memorials
Open the book and find:
Whether you meet basic qualifications for veterans
How to change your discharge status
The lowdown on pensions and retirement pay
Ways the new G.I. Bill affects servicemen and women
Clear explanations of medical and dental benefits
The pros and cons of the VA home loan
Financial planning tips
Help for homeless veterans