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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
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Stateside Legal
(Separate Website)
This national resource is for members of the military, veterans, their families and advocates. It goal is to help you:
-- access benefits
-- find free legal help, and
-- better understand your legal issues
This site indexes the best legal information available in one easy-to-use website that includes interactive forms, videos, and legal analysis.
Helpful Information from Stateside Legal
(Separate Website)
This national resource is for members of the military, veterans, their families and advocates. This link takes you to a page where you can locate information by general legal topics.
By: Stateside Legal
The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide: How to Cut Through the Bureaucracy and Get What You Need - and are Entitled To.
(Separate Website)
The American Servicemembers and Veterans Survival Guide describes in depth the problems of the vet and servicemember (and his or her family), the benefits and services available to him or her (and family) and the veterans and servicemembers issues that will be decided in the next several years. It helps the veteran and servicemember understand how various agencies work not just in theory but in practice and how he or she can cut through the bureaucracy and confusion and get the benefits and services to which he or she is entitled.
By: National Veterans Legal Services Program
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
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
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
Other Formats:
PDF File
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Spanish / Español
G.I. Bill - Student Handouts, Brochures, and Regulations
(Separate Website)
Information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Transition Assistance Guide for Demobilizing Members of the National Guard and Reserves
(Separate Website)
This guide is designed to assist demobilizing members of the National Guard and Reserves in transitioning back to civilian life.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
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
Your Rights To Appeal Our Decision [PDF]
(Separate Website)
factsheet explaining the appeal process for Veterans Benefits.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Organizations Offering Assistance to Veterans Essential List of Organizations Helping Military Families in Need --compilation of organizations that provide help with disability claims, discharge disputes, VA guidance and legal conflicts. Some provide job training, continued education and connections to employers. Others offer medical care, psychological treatment, crisis counseling and emotional healing
By: Veterans United for Truth
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