US veteran benefits: what’s available?

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US veterans are those who have served in the military and are eligible for various benefits, including education, healthcare, employment assistance, and home loans. Disabled veterans can receive monthly compensation, while pensions are available for those over 65 with limited income. Dependents and surviving spouses of veterans can also receive benefits, including death pension and burial services. Some benefits have time limits, while others do not.

A United States veteran is a man or woman who has served in the United States military. This service is for a person who remains active in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Benefits were created to help those who sacrificed themselves protecting the United States.
The different benefits for veterans can range from providing a college education to compensation and treatment for disabled veterans to life insurance policies or various benefits for veteran survivors. You may also be eligible for benefits if you are dependent on a veteran; a child, spouse or parent of a deceased veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserve, or an active duty military service member. Some veteran benefits have a time limit on which they can be used, and others have no time limit.

Veterans who are more than 10% disabled by a disability that occurred during military service are eligible for monthly compensation. Pensions can be paid monthly to a war veteran over the age of 65 who has limited income and is completely disabled. There is no time limit for applying for these benefits; can be requested at any time.

There are several benefits available to health care veterans. Veteran hospitals can be located in the United States. Not only are hospitals available for veterans, but dental care, pharmaceutical care, outpatient services, and prosthetic services are also available. Community residential care, nursing homes and rehabilitation programs are available, as well as rehabilitation counseling and treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. War veterans have specific time limits within which they can receive these types of veteran benefits.

Assistance is provided to help veterans gain employment who may be disabled. We work with veterans and teach them to live as independently as possible. Job searches are planned, as well as any training and rehabilitation services. There is a 12-year time limit on using this particular benefit.

Education for veterans is available up to ten years after the veteran is released from active duty. The college program and training program must be approved before benefits can be paid. Guidelines for this benefit vary slightly between active duty service members and Reserve and National Guard service.

There are several types of home equity loans available that benefit veterans and some military personnel. Loans are provided for home purchase, home refinancing, or home construction. 100% financing is guaranteed to those who meet the credit requirements and there is no time limit to avail this benefit.
A low-cost life insurance policy is available to active duty service members that expires 120 days after leaving the military. Other various life insurance benefits are available to active duty service members, veterans, and those who are disabled. There are various amounts available and various time limits on each.

Dependents and surviving spouses of veterans are eligible for several veterans benefits. Death pension is available based on financial need. Health and medical programs are covered by a certain percentage. Education and training programs may be available, as well as housing loans for surviving family members of a deceased veteran.
Burial services and benefits are available upon the death of a veteran. Specific gravestones and headstones are used to mark their grave, a funeral flag is draped over the coffin, and some burial expenses may be reimbursed. Most veterans and their family members can also be buried in a national cemetery created especially for veterans. There is a two-year time limit on reimbursement benefits for a veteran’s burial when it is not a service-related death. Service-related deaths have no time limit for reimbursement.




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