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• ABA Home Front: Legal Resources for Military Families

  ABA Home Front features a national directory of legal programs and organizations providing in-person consultation and representation for military families in need of legal help and an Information Center with publications and resources on a variety of legal topics that military families may encounter. Content Detail

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  American Bar Association

• Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?

  Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive. Content Detail

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  GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations

• Benefits Index, Compensation, and Pension Benefits

  Benefit information for veterans, including an alphabetical list of available benefits. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Department of Defense Guide to Survivor Benefits

  Answers to common questions about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP), and other programs that provide survivor benefits. Content Detail

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  Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)

• Department of Veterans Affairs Forms

  A web site dedicated to providing forms for veterans and their families. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Disability Pension Benefits

  Information about Disability Pension Benefits. This includes information about who is eligible and how to apply. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Education Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Information about education opportunities available to veterans. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• How Do I Appeal a VA Disability Decision?

  Information about appealing a denial or negative decision about your VA disability benefits. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• How to Apply for VA Medical Health Care

  Apply for VA Medical Health Care benefits on-line. Includes instructions and answers to common questions. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Know Your Benefits

  A handbook that describes many types of veterans' benefits. Content Detail

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  American Legion

• National Veterans Foundation

  Web site for veterans and servicemembers includes "LiveChat" to help you find the information you need. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Foundation

• Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

  This law provides a number of significant protections to servicemembers. It also provides protection to Reservists and members of the National Guard (when activated under Title 10 orders). Content Detail

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  Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

• StatesideLegal.org Web Site

  Provides information about federal laws and other resources important to veterans. Content Detail

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  Pine Tree Legal Assistance

• Survivor Benefits

  Information for surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel about survival benefits. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA)

  Information about the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), including how to appeal a benefit claim decision. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)