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General Info (17)+

• Benefits

  This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)

  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. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Disability Benefits

  Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma

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

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• "Fugitive Felon" Status and Veterans Benefits

  Broadly, there are two categories that trigger fugitive felon status: Fleeing and Violating a Condition of Probation or Parole. This resource explains the differences and which benefits are affected. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• 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

  This guide is intended to help inform veterans, military personnel, and their families about the legal rights and protections that may be available to them because of their service. Read More

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  Washington State Attorney General

• Military Service and Social Security Benefits

  You can get both Social Security and military retirement benefits. Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• Representing Washington Veterans: Basic Legal and Cultural Concepts

  This guide introduces attorneys to the basic concepts of culture and law that underpin effective assistance of veterans. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors

  Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans

  Special benefits can be paid to certain World War II veterans. Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Serious Disabilities

  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. Read More

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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. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension

  Form 21-526 from the VA Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran 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

• Veterans (Disability) Pension Program

  VA helps Veterans and their families cope with financial challenges by providing supplemental income through the Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension benefit programs. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• WA State Department of Veteran Affairs Web Site

  This web site includes information on veteran benefits and programs. Read More

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  WA State Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Denials and Terminations (1)+

• 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

Disability Compensation (6)+

• Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)

  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. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma

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

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Serious Disabilities

  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. Read More

  By:

  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. Read More

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension

  Form 21-526 from the VA Read More

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Veterans (Disability) Pension Program

  VA helps Veterans and their families cope with financial challenges by providing supplemental income through the Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension benefit programs. Read More

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Social Security (4)+

• Disability Benefits

  Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Read More

  By:

  Social Security Administration

• Military Service and Social Security Benefits

  You can get both Social Security and military retirement benefits. Read More

  By:

  Social Security Administration

• Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors

  Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security Read More

  By:

  Social Security Administration

• Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans

  Special benefits can be paid to certain World War II veterans. Read More

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  Social Security Administration