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As a Congressionally charted veterans' service organization (VSO), Paralyzed Veterans of America is here for you! Our National Service Officers are available to help ALL Veterans and their family get the benefits they have earned and deserved.
National Service Officers are accredited experts in VA benefits, and can legally represent Veterans, dependents and survivors before the VA.
Part 1:
Set yourself up for success: Eligibility and Appeals
Set yourself up for success
Applying for VA Benefits can be an overwhelming process. Keep organized, and ask for help when you need it.
Who is eligible for VA benefits?
Your reason for discharge is the most important factor in determining eligibility for Veterans Benefits through VA.
Appeal your status
If you disagree with your reason for discharge, disability rating, or any other component of your benefits eligibility, here's what you need to know.
Part 2:
Types of Benefits Provided by VA
VA provides a variety of benefits to eligible Veterans. Scroll down to learn more about each benefit, or click the titles below to go to the corresponding section.
Healthcare
Prosthetics
Education
Home
Post-Military Career
Dependents
Burial & Funeral
Other
Healthcare Benefits
Veterans can continue to receive health care from the military after they are discharged, but the majority apply to the Veterans Administration for benefits, a disability rating and health care. To begin the process the veteran will work with two VA Administrations:
- Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA): The VBA is responsible for the initial Veteran registration, eligibility determination and administer of VA’s five key lines of non-medical benefits. Major benefits to Service members, Veterans and their families include:
- Home Loan Guarantee
- Insurance
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Equipment
- Education
- Compensation and Pension
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA): The VHA is the USA’s largest integrated health care systems consisting of 167 medical centers, more then 1400 outpatient clinics, community living centers, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries. These health care facilities provide comprehensive care to more then 9.1 million Veterans each year.
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Prosthetics Benefits
Prosthetics are items and services used to help a disabled person regain independence and mobility. The VA will provide these to an eligible disabled Veteran as part of their health care.
All VA facilities have clinicians and teams that work with the Veteran to determine what kind and type of prosthetic device or service does the patient need to regain as complete function as possible. The team can send a Veteran who has specialized needs to one of the hospitals that specialize in that particular disability if necessary.
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Education Benefits
VA will pay for eligible Veterans' education.
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Home Benefits
VA can help you make improvements to your home for greater accessibility, and purchase a new home with great loan programs.
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Post-Military Career Benefits
VA can connect you with meaningful employment that uses the skills you learned in your time in the military.
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Burial & Funeral Benefits
VA can help with your end-of-life planning and ensure that you have a funeral and burial that honors your service.
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Dependent Benefits
VA can also help take care of your loved ones.
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Other Benefits
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