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There are 29 resources  
Women's Health - (7)
Family Issues - (7)
Educational Benefits - (5)
Other Information for Women Veterans - (4)
General Benefit Information - (6)
  Women's Health
 
   HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN VETERANS (Separate Website)
A comprehensive health care guide for women veterans
By: U. S, Department of Veterans Affairs
  
   
   Women Veterans Health Care: Frequently Asked Questions (Separate Website)
This page provides answers to questions about health care for women veterans
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  
   
   25 Frequently Asked Questions from Women Veterans This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
25 Frequently Asked Questions from Women Veterans
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
  
   
   Women Staying Healthy (Separate Website)
Practical tips and things to look for concerning the health of women
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
  
   
   Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma This link opens in a new window. (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 Veterans Affairs

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Military Sexual Trauma Program (Separate Website)
Military Sexual Trauma Program
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
  
   
   Women's Trauma Recovery Program (WTRP) (Separate Website)
The WTRP serves women of all eras and has expanded its treatment program to include war-zone related stress, as well as MST (Military Sexual Trauma) related to sexual assault while serving in the military
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  
   
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  Family Issues
 
   Army Regulation 608-99 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Army Regulation 608-99, Family Support, Child Support, and Paternity, sets Army policy, responsibilities, and procedures on financial support of family members, child custody and visitation, paternity, and compliance with court orders regarding these and related matters.
By: Department of the Army
  
   
   Guidelines for Army Regulation 608-99 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Army Regulation 608-99 explains the Army's policy, guidance and procedures concerning nonsupport of family members, paternity claims, and paternity related adoption proceedings. This is a summary of AR 608-99
By: North Carolina State Bar's Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel
  
   
   Military Garnishment Information (Child Support and Alimony) (Separate Website)
Information on the garnishment of military pay and involuntary allotments
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
  
   
   Obtaining Medical Support From Military Personnel (Separate Website)
This link provides and explanation of the process for obtaining medical support from military parents
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
  
   
   Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act Q&A (Separate Website)
Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act Q&A
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
  
   
   Military Homefront (Separate Website)
The official Department of Defense web site for quality of life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers
By: U.S. Department of Defense
  
   
   Military Protective Orders (Separate Website)
This page includes information about Military Protective Orders and their protection on military bases
By: WomensLaw.Org
  
   
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  Educational Benefits
 
   Welcome to the GI Bill Website (Separate Website)
This page contains in-depth information about the various education benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   What is the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty? (Separate Website)
Basic information about the GI Bill
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  
   
   The Post-9/11 GI Bill This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most comprehensive education benefit package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  
   
   Reserve -- Important Information Regarding CHAPTER 1607 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Chapter 1607 is a Department of Defense education benefit developed to provide benefits for Reservists called to active duty after September 11, 2001. Chapter 1607 will be administered by the Department of Veteran's Affairs
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  
   
   Scholarships for Military Children (Separate Website)
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Recipient must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college or university, accredited in the U. S.
By: Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
  
   
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  Other Information for Women Veterans
 
   Children of Women Vietnam Veterans Monthly Monetary Allowance This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)
Who Is Eligible For The Children Of Women Vietnam Veterans Monthly Allowance?
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  
   
   Application for benefits for certain children with disabilities born of Vietnam and certain Korean area service veterans This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  
   
   Payment for sexual assault forensic exams for military members and beneficiaries This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Do I have to pay for a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE)?
By: U.S. Department of Defense
  
   
   Resources for Military Women (Separate Website)
Resources for Military Women
By: Veterans for America
  
   
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  General Benefit Information
 
   Benefits (Separate Website)
This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors (Separate Website)
2010 booklet that provides the official summary of benefits available to veterans and their dependents
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   VA Fact Sheets (Separate Website)
These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   A-Z Benefit Information Index (Separate Website)
Short encyclopedia of Veterans' benefits and terms
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  
   
   Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide (Separate Website)
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide - distributed by the New York State Attorney General's office.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
  
   
   The New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This guide provides eligible low income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to social service organizations.
By: City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project
  
   
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