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The Basics (12)+

• Compensation and Pension Examinations

  The VA calls it a “Compensation and Pension Examination.” But you can think of it as a doctor’s appointment—because that’s all it is. Find out more. Content Detail

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  Swords to Plowshares

• Disability Benefits

  Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Housing Grant for Disabled Veterans

  Learn more about the VA's three main grant programs to assist disabled veterans and servicemembers with necessary home modifications. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Improved Pension Program (for Veterans, Their Surviving Spouse, and Dependent 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. #7702EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide

  A guide for veterans, military personnel, and their families about the legal rights and protections that may be available to veterans because of their service. Content Detail

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  Washington State Attorney General

• Military Service and Social Security Benefits

  You can get both Social Security and military retirement benefits. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Military Sexual Trauma

  If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• "Presumptive" Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans

  The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. This link outlines that presumption. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• The VA Stopped my Benefits: They say I am a “Fugitive Felon”

  According to the Veterans Administration (VA), you are a fugitive felon if you are fleeing to avoid prosecution, jail time, or prison after conviction for a felony or an attempted felony OR you are on probation and parole for a felony AND you are violating your probation/parole. In these cases, the VA may stop your benefits. Read about your options if this happens to you. Publication #7704EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• VA Compensation Benefits Rates Tables

  Tables showing how much money you may be entitled to receive from the government for service-connected disabilities. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• VA Extends Financial, Benefits and Claims Relief to Veterans During COVID-19

  Learn what the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is doing to provide Veterans financial, benefits, and claims help as part of its COVID-19 response. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Veterans' Assistance Fund

  Under Washington law, each county must establish a fund for veterans in need, their families, and the families of deceased veterans. The law is at Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 73.08.010. Some people call it the “Veterans Assistance Fund” or “Veterans Relief.” Publication #7700EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Appeals (3)+

• How to Appeal Your Veterans Benefits Denial to the Court

  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. Content Detail

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  Stateside Legal

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  Spanish / Español

• The Appeals Process Glossary

  This glossary contains many of the terms commonly used in the appeal process and provides a general definition for each. Content Detail

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  Military.com

• VA decision reviews and appeals

  If you disagree with a VA decision, you can choose one of the following review options to continue your case. If you aren't satisfied with that review, you can try another option. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Disability Compensation (3)+

• Military Sexual Trauma

  If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• "Presumptive" Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans

  The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. This link outlines that presumption. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• VA Compensation Benefits Rates Tables

  Tables showing how much money you may be entitled to receive from the government for service-connected disabilities. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Social Security (2)+

• Disability Benefits

  Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Military Service and Social Security Benefits

  You can get both Social Security and military retirement benefits. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration