Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors (2010 Edition) - The Department of Veterans Affairs most popular publication, the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet provides brief descriptions of VA programs and benefits, including compensation and pension benefits, health care, memorial and burial benefits, facility phone numbers and address, and more.

Links to VA Online Applications - Service Disabled Veterans Insurance, MyHealtheVet, Compensation & Pension Applications (VONAPP), Education, Vocational Rehab & Employment Services.

Hiring Programs and Incentives - Initiatives that give employment preference to veterans, Veterans Employment Coordination Service, Outstanding Scholar Program, Federal Career Intern Program, Presidential Management Fellows Program, Education Debt Reduction Program, Employee Incentive Scholarship Program, National Nursing Education Initiative, VA Learning Opportunities Residency, Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, Student Educational Employment Program, Student Temporary Employment Program, Student Career Experience Program.

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors: Chapter 13 - Military Medals and Records - Replacing Military Medals. Replacing Military Records. Correcting of Military Records. Review of Discharge from Military Service.

VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment - There are many ways that a Veteran may qualify to receive top-notch VA health care at over 1,400 medical centers and clinics across the nation. Applying for VA Health Care, Nursing Home, Domiciliary or Dental Benefits. Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation Changes. Priority Scheduling for Service-Connected Veterans. Applying For Long Term Care.

Determining Your Eligibility - VA must determine your eligibility status as a veteran by reviewing your Character of Discharge from active military service, and your length of active military service. VA also must determine whether you qualify for one of the eight enrollment Priority Groups.

Medical Benefits Package (Standard Benefits) - Preventive Care Services. Ambulatory (Outpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment Services. Hospital (Inpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment. Medications and Supplies.

VA Form 10-10EZ - Application for Medical Benefits - You can fill out and submit an application for VA health benefits using an online form. You may also use a paper form that you download, save for later submission, print and fax or mail back to VA. If you do not want to use the online form or cannot print at home, VA will mail you an application form. You can request an application or get help with it by calling VA at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

The Center for Minority Veterans - Assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services from VA. The Center acts only as a mediator and facilitator -- As such the Center does not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or employee relation problems. The Center is dedicated to ensuring that all veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA.

VA Center for Women Veterans - Policies, legislation, programs, issues, and initiatives affecting women veterans. National Summit on Women Veteran's Issues, statistics on women veterans, state women veterans coordinators. VA special monthly compensation for women veterans.

VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment: Special and Limited Benefits - Some health care benefits are offered only to certain veterans or to veterans under special situations.

Copays and Charges - There is no monthly premium required to use VA care. You may, however, have to agree to pay copays. While many veterans qualify for cost-free health care services based on a compensable service-connected condition or other qualifying factor, most veterans are required to complete an annual financial assessment or means test to determine if they qualify for cost-free services.

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors, Chapter 2: Service-Connected Disabilities - Disability Compensation. Receiving Disability Benefit Payments. Presumptive Conditions for Disability Compensation.

VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment: Changes to the Priority Group 8 Enrollment Restriction - New regulations went into effect on June 15, 2009 and enable the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to relax income restrictions on enrollment for health benefits. While this new provision does not remove consideration of income, it does increase income thresholds. You may be eligible for enrollment under this new provision.

VA Facilities Locator - Search by ZIP Code, facility type, geographic area or search for your topic in the directory.

The VA Office of Inspector General Home Page - VAOIG Hotline address, phone number, and E-mail address; Government Information Locator Service (GILS) reports; the Investigations and Healthcare Inspections pages; and how to make FOIA requests to the VAOIG. Investigations, special agents, inspections, fraud and other criminal investigations.

Homeless Veterans Program - VA offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible. Grant and Per Diem Program. Housing and Urban Development and VA's Supported Housing Program (HUD-VASH). Homeless Veteran Dental Program. Stand Down. Veteran Justice Outreach Initiative. Health Care for Reentry Veterans Services & Resources. Supportive Services for Low-Income Veterans.

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - OSDBU advocates for the maximum practicable participation of small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, women-owned and empowerment zone businesses in contracts awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and in subcontracts which are awarded by VA's prime contractors.

Site Index - To help you navigate throughout the VA Web site easily, we have included a map of the high level pages.

The Center for Minority Veterans - Assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services from VA. The Center acts only as a mediator and facilitator -- As such the Center does not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or employee relation problems. The Center is dedicated to ensuring that all veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA.

VA Center for Women Veterans - Policies, legislation, programs, issues, and initiatives affecting women veterans. National Summit on Women Veteran's Issues, statistics on women veterans, state women veterans coordinators. VA special monthly compensation for women veterans.

VA Puget Sound - 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108.

Health Administration Center (HAC) - Administers Federal health benefit programs for veterans and their family members. CHAMPVA, FMP, Spina Bifida.

Atlanta VA Medical Center - 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.

Vet Center Directory - Search by ZIP Code or by state.

Facility Listing Report - Full addresses and phone number lists of VA facilties by state, region, division, Central Offices, or all VA facilities.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (also known as "BVA" or "the Board") is a part of the VA, located in Washington, DC. Members of the Board review benefit claims determinations made by local VA offices and issue decisions on appeals.

VA Employment Career Search - Visit our online career center where you can search current openings, learn more about VA opportunities, and apply online or download the forms and applications you need. Veterans Preference in hiring is available to many veterans. Veterans employment with VA through Veterans Employment Coordination Service (VECS).

VA's recruitment website - Careers, recruitment, jobs, employment.

Types of VA Careers - Health Care, Business / Administration, Legal, Engineering / Architecture / Technical Support, Specialized Skilled Occupations and Trades.

VA Health Care Careers - General information on VA health care position titles.

Hiring Process and Qualifications - Applying for VA Positions. Understanding VA vacancy announcements. Understanding position qualification requirements. Preparing your application. Explaining the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). Submitting your application. Understanding what happens to your application.

Position descriptions about VA business and administration careers

VA Specialized Skilled Occupations - Trades Careers - Position descriptions about VA Specialized Skilled Occupations - Trades.

Hiring Programs and Incentives - Initiatives that give employment preference to veterans, Veterans Employment Coordination Service, Outstanding Scholar Program, Federal Career Intern Program, Presidential Management Fellows Program, Education Debt Reduction Program, Employee Incentive Scholarship Program, National Nursing Education Initiative, VA Learning Opportunities Residency, Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, Student Educational Employment Program, Student Temporary Employment Program, Student Career Experience Program.

Applying for VA Positions - Understanding VA Vacancy Announcements. Qualification Requirements. Preparing your Application. Explaining the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). Submitting your Application.

Veterans Employment Coordination Service - Veteran Employment Advocacy. Hands-on Employment Assistance. Resume Review & Federal Application Tips. Skills & Qualifications Assessment. Placement Assistance. Case Management. Training and Development Counseling. One-on-one Peer Counseling.

Job Benefits - What can VA offer me? What's so special about working for VA?

VA forms search

List of all public VA forms

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Documents Home Page - One VA Forms, Brochures, Directives, Handbooks, Manuals, Memorandums, Information Letters, Notices, Program Guides, VHA Record Control Schedule, RCS 10-1.

VA Office of Inspector General Reports - Official reports of the VA Office of Inspector General. IG Investigations, Reviews and Assessments.

National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS) - collects and analyzes data related to Veterans. Includes socio-economic data, demographic characteristics, geographical distribution of veteran population, and other statistical data and information by veteran programs.

VA directives, handbooks, directive memoranda, notices

Products and services provided by the VA Office of Budget - VA budget summary, VA Performance and Accountability Report.

Veterans Day Poster Gallery - Veterans Day posters back to 1978.

Complete listing of all public VA publications

Health care benefits and services from the Veterans Health Administration

VA provides a Medical Benefits Package to all enrolled Veterans - Also, once you enroll in the VA's health care system, you can be seen at any VA facility across the country. See if you qualify. Improved Online 10-10EZ Application.

CHAMPVA - The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. TRICARE, CHAMPUS, Information about the CHAMPVA Program including overview, news, eligibility, benefits, and exclusions.

VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment - There are many ways that a Veteran may qualify to receive top-notch VA health care at over 1,400 medical centers and clinics across the nation. Applying for VA Health Care, Nursing Home, Domiciliary or Dental Benefits. Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation Changes. Priority Scheduling for Service-Connected Veterans. Applying For Long Term Care.

Determining Your Eligibility - VA must determine your eligibility status as a veteran by reviewing your Character of Discharge from active military service, and your length of active military service. VA also must determine whether you qualify for one of the eight enrollment Priority Groups.

Medical Benefits Package (Standard Benefits) - Preventive Care Services. Ambulatory (Outpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment Services. Hospital (Inpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment. Medications and Supplies.

Copays and Charges - There is no monthly premium required to use VA care. You may, however, have to agree to pay copays. While many veterans qualify for cost-free health care services based on a compensable service-connected condition or other qualifying factor, most veterans are required to complete an annual financial assessment or means test to determine if they qualify for cost-free services.

VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment: Changes to the Priority Group 8 Enrollment Restriction - New regulations went into effect on June 15, 2009 and enable the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to relax income restrictions on enrollment for health benefits. While this new provision does not remove consideration of income, it does increase income thresholds. You may be eligible for enrollment under this new provision.

Public and Intergovernmental Affairs News Releases - Provides a list and brief description of news releases issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Most news releases are also available as Word files to download.

Veterans Day history, ceremonies, resources

VA News Releases as an RSS feed - for online news feed readers.

Fact Sheets - Benefits for Former Prisoners of War. Benefits for Filipino Veterans. Deaths on Active Duty - Survivor Benefits. Disability Compensation. HIV and AIDS Treatment and Research. Online Personal Health Records - My HealtheVet. Prosthetics and Sensory Aids. Spinal Cord Injury. Facts About VA's National Cemeteries. Military Funeral Honors. National Cemeteries - History and Development. General fact sheets about VA.

Veterans Day Poster Gallery - Veterans Day posters back to 1978.

Executive Biographies - Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Chief of Staff and VA Senior Leaders.

About VA - Mission Statement. Vision. Core Values.

VA Kids - A Kindergarten-through-5th Grade kids page, a 6th-12th Grade kids page, and a site for teachers and those researching about veterans and VA.

History of Veterans Day

VA Kids Games & Activities - Creative Coloring, Make a Medal, Beat the Blocks, Patriotic Pairs, and drawing.

Organizations of the US Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Organization Chart, VA Organization Briefing Book, links to VA Administrations, Staff Offices and Staff Organizations.

Site Index - To help you navigate throughout the VA Web site easily, we have included a map of the high level pages.

Executive Biographies - Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Chief of Staff and VA Senior Leaders.

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - OSDBU advocates for the maximum practicable participation of small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, women-owned and empowerment zone businesses in contracts awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and in subcontracts which are awarded by VA's prime contractors.

National Acquisition Center Contract Catalog Search Tool - Allows facilities to browse Med/Surg and Pharmaceutical products and services available under Federal Supply Service contracts. View All Small Businesses, All Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) Businesses, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Disabled Veteran Businesses, and Hub Zone Businesses.

Office of Acquisition and Logistics - The products and services of industry are required by a nationwide system of hospitals, clinics, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN), data processing centers, and National Cemeteries which require a broad spectrum of goods and services. We purchase these goods and services on a national, regional, and local level. So no matter how large or small your business is, VA is a potential customer.

Veteran Entrepreneurs - The Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) is solely dedicated to assisting veterans in starting and building businesses. CVE maintains a web site that serves as the Federal Government portal for veteran-owned businesses known as VETBIZ.GOV.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (also known as "BVA" or "the Board") is a part of the VA, located in Washington, DC. Members of the Board review benefit claims determinations made by local VA offices and issue decisions on appeals.