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Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
Veterans ON-line APPlication Website (VONAPP)
(Separate Website)
The VONAPP (Veterans On Line Applications) website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website which allows veterans to apply for certain benefits through the Internet.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
GovBenefits.gov
(Separate Website)
GovBenefits.gov is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
YOUR APPEAL To The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
(Separate Website)
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program provides: free attorneys to veterans and their qualifying family members who have an appeal pending at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court). If an appellant has filed an appeal with the Court and has been unable to obtain his or her own attorney after 30 days, he or she can request assistance from The Veterans Consortium.
By: Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Legal Briefs: Help For Veterans & Their Families (Video)
(Separate Website)
Information presented on the November 11, 2008 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today Live Show. (3:39)
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
G.I. Bill Website - Education Benefits for Veterans and the Military
(Separate Website)
Information about education benefit programs administered by the Education Service including the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty; The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve; the Veterans Educational Assistance Program; the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program; and a Work Study Program.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Educational Benefits Under the GI Bill
(Separate Website)
Information about educational benefits under the GI Bill
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Education Fact Sheet for Guard and Reserve Members
(Separate Website)
A short fact sheet for Guard and Reserve members called to active duty (in Adobe PDF Format).
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Vocational Educational Counseling
(Separate Website)
Information about career consuling available to veterans
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Compensation and Benefit Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
Fact Sheets on numerous issues which are of interest to veterans, servicepersons (including Reserve and National Guard members), and their dependents and survivors. Many are offered in English and Spanish. Documents are in Microsoft Word 6.0 format. A link to a location offering a free Microsoft Word viewer appears on the page.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
(Separate Website)
The current edition of this booklet lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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. This is a gateway to information abuot the Board of Veterans' Appeals and the appeals process.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Understanding the Appeal Process [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Informational pamphlet explaining the appeal process for Veterans Benefits.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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