In this episode of theSITREP, Mike discusses Veterans benefits available to those receiving 70% disability, a.k.a. Service-Connected Compensation. Please refer to the links below for additional assistance and information.

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LINKS

For videos on VA Disability & Pensions, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp

For videos on VA Health Care, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC

For videos on VA Education, Entrepreneurship & Employment, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMT-6vhUM2C1EadJWyT9iy2f

For videos on VA Home Loans, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx

For videos on Specialty Topics, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8

For information about Geriatric and Extended Care, visit:
https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/

For additional information on adding dependents, visit:
https://www.va.gov/view-change-dependents/

For additional information on direct hire, visit:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority

For additional information on VA health care, visit:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/

For additional information on VR&E, visit:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp

For additional information on 10 point preference, visit:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#2

For additional information on travel allowance, visit:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travel-pay/

For additional information on home loan waiver, visit:
https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/funding-fee-and-closing-costs/

For additional information on burial & plot allowance, visit:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/claims-special-burial.asp

For additional information on commissary and exchanges, visit:
https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/

ABOUT THE VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is comprised of three different administrations:

(1) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Provides health care at 1,298 facilities, including 171 hospitals and 1,113 outpatient clinics, serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

(2) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Provides a variety of benefits and services for Service Members, Veterans, and their families including compensation, pension and fiduciary, insurance, education, loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and more.

(3) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) - Provides burial space for Veterans and their eligible family members, and maintains national cemeteries as national shrines, sacred to the honor and memory of those interred or memorialized there.

DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide.

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