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Transcript of Briefer: SFC Dombeck, Esq. References VA Pam 27-82-2 VA Pam 22-73-3 VA Pam 26-5 VA Pam 80-98-1.
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Briefer:
SFC Dombeck, Esq.
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References
• VA Pam 27-82-2
• VA Pam 22-73-3
• VA Pam 26-5
• VA Pam 80-98-1
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Purpose
To inform individuals of the benefits they are eligible for, and where to go for
assistance, after receiving an honorable discharge.
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Outline
• Looking to the future
• Service, discharges, and documents
• Benefits available for veterans
• Explanation of benefits
• Places to go for assistance
• Summary
• Questions
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By
MSG (ret) Lawrence Murphy
©
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The Second Lieutenant
Relatively soft, easily shaped, and often hammered upon, the gold ingot is the
perfect symbol of the Second Lieutenant’s rank and station
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The First Lieutenant
Somewhat harder, holds it’s shape better, and needs less hammering, the bar of
silver is well-suited to represent the rank of the First Lieutenant
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The Captain
Worth two Lieutenants, the Captain’s insignia of rank reflects his worth and is configured to resemble a railroad track, giving the impression that he drives the
train
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The Colonel
An eagle of silver, the Colonel’s rank reflects his lofty station and his ability to
see and know all that goes on beneath him
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The General
The General’s rank is symbolized by stars, for they are higher than all, give light to
all, and are out of reach
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The Major / LTC
Ever since the dawn of time, men have used leaves to cover up their crouches
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Service Requirements
• Must have been discharged from active duty under other than dishonorable conditions to be eligible for most benefits
• All services eligible for the same benefits
• Honorable and general discharges qualify for most benefits
• Some require wartime service
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Important Documents
• DD 214 (File at Courthouse)
• Marriage Certificate (in some cases)
• Birth Certificates (Children and Veteran)
• Death Certificate (in some cases)
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MGIB
• Must have contributed
• Must be a high school grad or equivalent
• Must use within 10 years from release from active duty
• Must have honorable discharge
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VEAP
• Can be converted to MGIB
• Must have pay reduced by $1200
• Eligible if had entitlements remaining under Vietnam Era GI Bill
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Vocational Rehabilitation
• Available for disabled veterans (20%)
• Other than dishonorable discharge
• Must have to overcome an employment handicap connected with disability
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Disability Compensation
• Other than dishonorable discharge
• Varies with the degree of disability
• Paid monthly
• Non-taxable
• Injury or disease must have been incurred or aggravated during service
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Home Loan Guarantees
• Other than dishonorable discharge
• Must have good credit rating
• Must have income sufficient to support mortgage payments
• Must live in property
• Home must meet VA requirements
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Home Loan Guarantees
• Can be used to buy a home, condominium, manufactured home
• Can be used for home improvements
• Can be used to install energy-efficient heating and cooling
• Can be used to refinance an existing loan
(cont’d)
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Life Insurance
• Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
• Veterans’ Group Life Insurance
• Service-disabled Veterans Insurance
• Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance
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Burial Benefits
• Other than dishonorable discharge
• Burial in a National Cemetery includes the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care
• VA provides headstones and markers
• Presidential Memorial Certificates
• Burial flag to designated person
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Healthcare Benefits
• Must be enrolled except for veterans with certain disabilities
• Amount of care given is determined by Congress appropriated funds
• Tricare provides care for dependents
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Other Benefits
• Job finding assistance
• Job training partnership act
• Disabled veterans outreach program
• Reemployment rights
• Unemployment compensation
• Federal contract affirmative action
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Other Benefits
• Federal government jobs
• Transition Assistance
• Loans for farms and homes
• FHA Home mortgage insurance
• Naturalization Preference
• Passports to visit overseas cemeteries
(cont’d)
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Other Benefits
• Medals
• Retirement homes
• Commissary and exchange privileges
• Death gratuity
(cont’d)
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VA Offices
• VA Regional Office, 575 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN ph. 800-827-1000
• VA Regional Office, 545 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY ph. 800-827-1000
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Questions?
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Thought of the Day
Two wrongs don’t make a right -
But three rights do make a left