|
Veterans Benefits Newsletter
August 2023
|
|
Yellow Ribbon Program Financial Aid
Are you a current or prospective student Veteran? With the Yellow Ribbon Program, you can receive educational aid to help avoid out-of-pocket expenses if costs exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement. The program can help you afford tuition for out-of-state college, graduate school, and various training programs that your VA benefits may not cover. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for the Yellow Ribbon program.
|
|
File a Supplemental Claim for Denied Benefits
If VA denied your disability claim in the past, but now considers your condition presumptive, you are encouraged to file a Supplemental Claim. This will allow VA to re-adjudicate your claim when presented with new evidence or policy. Learn how to file a Supplemental Claim today.
|
|
VetSuccess on Campus
VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) supports Veterans and service members who are transitioning from the military to college life and certain qualified dependents. VSOC counselors are available at 104 college campuses across the country to provide benefits assistance and counseling to help you prepare for viable careers. Find out if you’re eligible and how VSOC can help you.
|
|
Benefits Delivery at Discharge
If you have an illness or injury that was caused or worsened by your active-duty service, you can apply for the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program 180 to 90 days before your discharge from active duty. Find out how to file a claim through BDD to speed up your claim decision process and get your benefits sooner.
|
|
Find Your VA Disability Ratings
Your VA disability rating is used to determine how much compensation you’ll receive each month, as well as your eligibility for other VA benefits. If you have one or multiple disability ratings, you can view both your combined VA disability rating and individual ratings online.
|
|
SVA Inspires Tomorrow’s Leaders
Student Veterans of America (SVA) advances the academic, professional, and personal development of Veterans in higher education by providing resources, network support, and advocacy to ensure they can achieve their greatest potential. With a dedicated network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters in all 50 states and three countries overseas representing more than 750,000 student Veterans, SVA connects students with a community of dedicated chapter leaders.
|
|
|
|
