Veterans Benefits: An Overview

Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a wide range of benefits and services to eligible veterans, members of their families, and survivors of deceased veterans. VA programs include disability compensation and pensions, readjustment benefits, and health care programs. The VA also provides life insurance, burial benefits, housing and other loan guaranty programs, and special counseling and outreach programs. While eligibility for specific benefits varies, veterans generally must meet requirements related to discharge type and length of active duty military service. This report provides an overview of major VA benefits and the VA budget. It will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 25, 2008
Accession Number
ADA482787

Entities

People

  • Carol D. Davis
  • Christine Scott
  • Sidath V. Panangala

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Iraqi-War
  • Job Training
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Rehabilitation
  • Training

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.