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Help for Veterans
Veterans are eligible for a range of benefits from the Department
of Veterans Affairs. These include health care, disability compensation,
education, survivor and burial benefits, and home loans. Veterans
can get assistance from a veteran’s service officer by contacting
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-827-1000 or at
the Department of Veterans Affairs
website.
Listed below are several other websites that offer information
and assistance to veterans.
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U.S. Department
of Veteran’s Affairs
The U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs goal is to provide excellence
in patient care, veterans’ benefits and customer satisfaction.
The department has been reformed internally and is striving for
high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. The department's
employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to
help veterans get the services they have earned.
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New Jersey
Department Of Veterans Affairs
The NJ
Department of Veterans Affairs provides specific information
for contacts in New Jersey to assist in locating benefits such
as health care entitlements, housing, education, and information
about other services and entitlements for New Jersey veterans.
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State or
County Department of Veterans Services
Many states offer services and benefits to veterans. To find
out more about a particular state, click on this link to State
or County Department of Veterans Services to locate an office
in your area.
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National
Association of County Veteran's Service Officers, Inc.
NACVSO is recognized officially
by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs "for the purpose
of preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under
laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
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Nonprofit
Veterans Service Organizations (VSO)
The online Directory of Veterans
Service Organizations is published as an informational service
by the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This up-to-date,
database driven website provides VSO information in a variety
of ways, including a search through the VSO database to find information
that suits your needs.
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Veteran Pension Eligibility
Veterans and their widows or other dependents may be eligible for the Department of Veterans Affairs pension if they meet certain requirements. To find out more visit the VA website.
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Tricare
The Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored health care program provides health coverage to individuals in the military, their families, and retirees. There are several programs, all of which have their own eligibility requirements. For services in the northern region click here otherwise click here.
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