Includes index "Revised and new laws passed by the 117th Congress as of December 31, 2021, are incorporated in the text of this book." -- Title page verso
Contents:
2021 updates and legislative changes -- Benefits for elderly veterans -- Benefits for younger veterans -- Disability compensation for service-connected disabilities -- Automobiles, adaptive equipment and clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans -- Pension: non-service-connected disability -- Survivor benefits: dependency and indemnity compensation for service-connected deaths -- Survivor benefits: death pensions -- Survivor benefits: Survivor benefit plan (SBP) & SSIA -- Burial and memorial benefits -- Healthcare benefits -- Nursing home and long-term care benefits -- Dental benefits -- CHAMPVA & CHAMPVA for life -- TRICARE & TRICARE for life -- VA's fiduciary program -- Veteran readiness & employment (VR&E) -- Vet centers -- Education benefits overview -- Education benefits: Montgomery GI Bill -- Education benefits: Post-9/11 GI Bill -- Montgomery GI Bill-selected reserve -- Life insurance -- Home loan guaranties -- Overseas benefits -- Agent Orange, Mustard Gas, Radiation and Project 112/SHAD -- Camp Lejeune water issues -- Mental health -- Prisoners of war -- Caregivers -- Veteran federal hiring -- Homeless veterans -- Benefits for female veterans -- Benefits of Gulf War veterans -- Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act -- Appeals -- Regional offices -- State benefits -- Military Personnel Records -- Correction of records -- Discharge review -- Forfeiture -- Periods of war -- Common forms -- Character of discharge -- Veteran entrepreneurship -- Veterans service organizations and state directors.
Summary:
Provides information on benefits and services for veterans, covering such topics as healthcare, education benefits, life insurance, military pay, overseas benefits, and home loan guarantees.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.