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The Basics (15)+

• 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

• Coronavirus FAQs: What Veterans need to know

  Find answers to routine or non-urgent questions about navigating the Coronavirus pandemic as a veteran. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Disability Benefits

  Explains the basics of Social Security Disability benefits. Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors

  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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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 (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

• Virtual C&P Examination Alternatives During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Read how the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is using alternatives to in-person Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic to support social distancing and the safety and health of Veterans and clinicians. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• 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

• 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

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  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

  By:

  Social Security Administration