Benefits

Update: Mandatory Implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2017
Mandatory implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act (AMA) of 2017 will occur on February 19, 2019. Congress recognized the appalling wait times veterans and their eligible family members have been enduring as to appealing VA benefit decisions.

How to Appeal Your Veterans Benefits Denial to the Court
Introduction
This classroom is here to help you through your appeal of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) decision denying your claim for VA benefits. We hope that this will help you feel more confident about dealing with the legal system.
Is this classroom for you?
You may use this classroom if:
- You are a veteran, and
- You want to appeal your BVA denial for VA benefits
OR

Was your MST-Related VA Benefit Claim Denied? Learn about Special Review Process
How to get your previously denied VA Compensation claim reviewed.

Child Support and Veterans Benefits - Q and A
Questions about what can or can't be done to collect child support from your Veteran's Benefits? This article covers some of the most common Q&A's on this topic.

The Homeless Veteran's Resource Guide
Many organizations provide support to homeless veterans. These services include housing, food programs, educational opportunities, counselling and legal help. Open the attached document to find a comprehensive listing of resources and links.

Disability Programs Available to Veterans - VA, DoD and Social Security
Are you a veteran with a disability wondering about what benefit to apply for? This can be a confusing puzzle. Here, we explain the two compensation systems for former military - VA and DoD - as well as Social Security Disability benefits. And we explain how these different benefit programs interact with each other.

VA Benefits Quick Screening Guide
Use this screener to find out if you might be entitled to pension, disability or DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) benefits from the VA.
Discharge Conditions: How to Request Review
The reason for your discharge and the “character” of that discharge is very important in deciding if you (and/or your dependents) are eligible for military and veteran benefits as a result of military service.
The reason for your discharge is listed on the DD-214 Certificate of Release which is issued at the completion of military service.
DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents
A Certificate of Release or Report of Separation is generally issued when a service member performs active duty or at least 90 consecutive days of active duty training. It is used to prove military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans' organizations.

VA "Fully Developed Claim" process
Incentive program: VA offers a year's worth of retroactive compensation for filing a successful fully developed claim.