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Benefits
(Separate Website)
This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)
(Separate Website)
The Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program or BDD allows a Servicemember to apply for disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prior to retirement or separation from military service.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Disability Benefits
(Separate Website)
Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
Disability Compensation
(Separate Website)
Disability compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma
(Separate Website)
If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Improved Pension Program (for Veterans, Surviving Spouse & Children)
The Improved Pension Program (IPP) is a benefit payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans of a period of war because of nonservice-connected disability or age.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Military Service and Social Security Benefits
(Separate Website)
You can get both Social Security and military retirement benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors
(Separate Website)
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security
By: Social Security Administration
Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans
(Separate Website)
Special benefits can be paid to certain World War II veterans.
By: Social Security Administration
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Serious Disabilities
(Separate Website)
VA can pay additional compensation to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Stateside Legal Web Site
(Separate Website)
Legal help for military members, veterans and their families.
By: Pine Tree Legal Aid
VA Compensation Benefits Rates Tables
(Separate Website)
Tables showing how much money you may be entitled to receive from the government for service-connected disabilities.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
VA Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans (Disability) Pension Program
(Separate Website)
Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans who have limited or no income, and who are age 65 or older, or, if under 65, who are permanently and totally disabled.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension
(Separate Website)
Form 21-526 from the VA
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans' Assistance Fund
Washington law requires each county to establish a fund for needy veterans and their families and the families of deceased veterans. The law is found at Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 73.08.010. Each county is authorized to levy a tax to support the fund. The fund is usually referred to as the "Veterans Assistance Fund" or sometimes it is called "Veterans Relief."
By: Northwest Justice Project
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WA State Department of Veteran Affairs Web Site
(Separate Website)
This web site includes some information on veteran benefits.
By: WA State Dept. of Veteran Affairs
What Do I Do If the Veterans Administration Stops My Benefits Because I Am a "Fugitive Felon"?
The Veterans Administration bars three types of felons from receiving VA benefits. The types are, (1) felony charges with an outstanding warrant; (2) felony conviction with an outstanding warrant, or (3) a violation of probation or parole when the underlying crime was a felony. This publication discusses each of these.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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