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Benefits for Veterans and Military
Self-Help
Stateside Legal Website
(Separate Website)
Launched in 2010, this website contains a wealth of information and links to resources for veterans and their families.
Army Medical Department (AMEDD)
(Separate Website)
This Web site provides an introduction to the U.S. Army Medical Department's headquarters organizations, which are the Office of the Army Surgeon General and U.S. Army Medical Command headquarters. It is intended for interested members of the public, news media and Army Medical Department beneficiaries.
By: U.S. Army Medical Department
Compensation and Pension Benefits for Veterans
(Separate Website)
Compensation & Pension Service administers a variety of benefits and services for veterans, their dependents and survivors, including, but not limited to: service-connected compensation, DIC, non-service connected pension, burial & accrued benefits, guardianship and public contact services. This website contains information about what benefits we administer.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Booklet
(Separate Website)
Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the VA. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions, and certain benefits require service during wartime.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
General Health Topics: Healthfinder.gov
(Separate Website)
Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder links to carefully selected information and web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Spanish / Español
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services for Veterans
(Separate Website)
Serving Disabled Veterans is Our Number One Mission. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is the VA program that assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve employment or enhance their ability to function independently at home and in the community. This web site provides more information about VR&E programs.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
What You Need To Know When You Get SSI Benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet, from the Social Security Administration web site is for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Your Social Security Number and Card
(Separate Website)
A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government benefits. Many other companies you do business with, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers
(Separate Website)
The Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers program provides benefits for eligible ex-military personnel. The program is administered by the States as agents of the Federal government.
* If you were on active duty with a branch of the U.S. military, you may be entitled to benefits based on that service.
* You must have been separated under honorable conditions.
* There is no payroll deduction from the service member's wages for unemployment insurance protection. Benefits are paid for by the various branches of the military.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Veterans' Burial and Memorial Benefits
(Separate Website)
The Department of Veterans' Affairs National Cemetery Administration's web site is designed to assist you with information on the VA's national cemeteries and other memorial benefits. The National Cemetery Association honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our country.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Legal Assitance for Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
A list of topics that pertain to veterans coming from the military into the general population from a legal perspective. Each topic leads to a series of commonly asked questions and the answers to those questions.
By: The North Carolina State Bar
2011 Military Handbooks
(Separate Website)
Free military handbooks for active and retired military personnel. Includes topics like: health care benefits for veterans, info for scholarships and much more.
Automobile Information
(Separate Website)
Info for veterans as well as the general population on buying a car, negotiating a price, lemon laws, and much more.
Consumer and Contract Matters
(Separate Website)
Issues like identity theft, credit card information, repairing your credit are covered; info that we all need in this economy.
Dictionary of Military Terms
(Separate Website)
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations of words that are commonly used when referring to something related to the military.
By: Defense Technical Information Center
Family Law
(Separate Website)
This site covers family issues like adoption, child custody, marriage, and a variety of others.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors (2011)
(Separate Website)
Federal benefits that are available for veterans and their families are outlined in this annual publication from VA.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
Military Money and Finance
(Separate Website)
Gives important information about special tax breaks for military personnel and veterans.
2011 Military Handbooks
(Separate Website)
Free military handbooks for active and retired military personnel. Includes topics like: health care benefits for veterans, info for scholarships and much more.
Benefits.gov - Your Benefits Connection
(Separate Website)
Are there government benefit programs available to help you? GovBenefits.gov will help you answer that question. Our online screening tool is free, easy-to-use, and completely confidential. We do not require your name, phone number, Social Security number, or any other information that could be used to identify you. You answer a series of questions about yourself, and then GovBenefits.gov returns a list of government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive along with information about how you can apply. Whether it's a direct payment, a loan, insurance, training, or other services - there may be government benefit programs available to help you.
By: GovBenefits.gov
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Spanish / Español
CHAMPVA
(Separate Website)
CHAMPVA is a health benefits program in which the Department of Veterans Affairs shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible
beneficiaries.
By: Department of Veteran Affairs
Dictionary of Military Terms
(Separate Website)
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations of words that are commonly used when referring to something related to the military.
By: Defense Technical Information Center
Family Law
(Separate Website)
This site covers family issues like adoption, child custody, marriage, and a variety of others.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors (2011)
(Separate Website)
Federal benefits that are available for veterans and their families are outlined in this annual publication from VA.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
Obtaining Medical Support from Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
This document tells exactly how to go about obtaining medical services for a dependent if you or your spouse are a member of the armed forces.
By: U.S. Dept. of Defense
People with Disabilities and the Affordable Health Care Act
(Separate Website)
The health insurance reform bill and the Affordable Care Act is expanding the options for people with disabilities' health insurance and making it more affordable.
By: Dept. of Health and Human Services
Stateside Legal Website
(Separate Website)
Launched in 2010, this website contains a wealth of information and links to resources for veterans and their families.
Dictionary of Military Terms
(Separate Website)
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations of words that are commonly used when referring to something related to the military.
By: Defense Technical Information Center
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Booklet
(Separate Website)
Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the VA. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions, and certain benefits require service during wartime.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Legal Assitance for Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
A list of topics that pertain to veterans coming from the military into the general population from a legal perspective. Each topic leads to a series of commonly asked questions and the answers to those questions.
By: The North Carolina State Bar
Military Discharge (Demobilization)
(Separate Website)
If you have been recently discharged from military service, there are brand new issues that you will have to deal with.
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
The Board of Veterans' Appeals
(Separate Website)
The Board of Veterans' Appeals (also known as "BVA" or "the Board") is a part of the VA, located in Washington, D.C. Members of the Board review benefit claims determinations made by local VA offices and issue decision on appeals. These Law Judges, attorneys experienced in veterans law and in reviewing benefit claims, are the only ones who can issue Board decisions. Staff attorneys, also trained in veterans law, review the facts of each appeal and assist the Board members. This is a gateway to information abuot the Board of Veterans' Appeals and the appeals process.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Stateside Legal Website
(Separate Website)
Launched in 2010, this website contains a wealth of information and links to resources for veterans and their families.
2011 Military Handbooks
(Separate Website)
Free military handbooks for active and retired military personnel. Includes topics like: health care benefits for veterans, info for scholarships and much more.
Compensation and Pension Benefits for Veterans
(Separate Website)
Compensation & Pension Service administers a variety of benefits and services for veterans, their dependents and survivors, including, but not limited to: service-connected compensation, DIC, non-service connected pension, burial & accrued benefits, guardianship and public contact services. This website contains information about what benefits we administer.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Consumer and Contract Matters
(Separate Website)
Issues like identity theft, credit card information, repairing your credit are covered; info that we all need in this economy.
Dictionary of Military Terms
(Separate Website)
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations of words that are commonly used when referring to something related to the military.
By: Defense Technical Information Center
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
(Separate Website)
This booklet lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents. The document may be downloaded in PDF format only.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Booklet
(Separate Website)
Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the VA. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions, and certain benefits require service during wartime.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Guide to Survivor Benefits for Families of Men and Women in the Armed Services
(Separate Website)
This guide answers many questions about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP), other annuity programs and VSI payments to beneficiaries. The document may be downloaded in PDF format only. If an annuitant has specific questions concerning the annuity, please call toll free 1-800-435-3396. Overseas customers may call commercial (303) 676-6552.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Home Loan Guaranty Services for Veterans and the Military
(Separate Website)
This website contains information about: (1) the VA Home Loan program, (2) the Loan Guaranty Services, (3) Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans, (4) VA - Approved Lenders, (5) Refinancing Opportunities, and much more.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Labor Statutes in North Carolina
(Separate Website)
The DOL has reprinted the statues, from the NC General Assembly, that pertain to the current labor laws affecting NC employees.
By: North Carolina Dept of Labor
Legal Assitance for Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
A list of topics that pertain to veterans coming from the military into the general population from a legal perspective. Each topic leads to a series of commonly asked questions and the answers to those questions.
By: The North Carolina State Bar
Life Insurance Programs for Veterans
(Separate Website)
Why the Department of Veterans' Affairs is in the Insurance Business: Our insurance programs were developed to provide insurance benefits for veterans and servicemembers who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service, or a service connected disability.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
North Carolina National Guard Education Services
(Separate Website)
National Guard soldiers are encouraged in their efforts to pursue higher education. Educational goals may be closer than expected because many military courses and specialties can be credited toward a degree. The Education Support Center can assist in evaluating existing credits and mlitary experience. The links on the right can help soldiers toward enhancing both civilian and military education.
By: North Carolina National Guard
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Obtaining Medical Support from Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
This document tells exactly how to go about obtaining medical services for a dependent if you or your spouse are a member of the armed forces.
By: U.S. Dept. of Defense
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