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The Basics (10)+

• Disability Benefits

  Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• 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. 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

• Military Sexual 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

• 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. Read More

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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

• 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

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. 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 (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 (2)+

• 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