
VA Benefits
How to Enroll in VA Health Benefits
What you will need
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DD214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
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Most recent tax returns
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SSN for you and dependents
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Account Information for current insurance coverage
Complete VA Form 10-10EZ
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By Telephone: 877-222-8387
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Apply Online: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Disability Benefits & Claims
Are you eligible for Disability Benefits?
What you will need:
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DD214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
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Military medical records
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VA and private medical records related to your disapility
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Apply Online: https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/
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Apply in person at a local Veteran Service Office
How to find a local office
Search Online Directory: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Did you know?
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) Combat vets can receive free medical care for any condition related to their service in Iraq/Afghanistan up to 5 years after discharge or release.
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The Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse by reducing the property tax rate on their home. The veteran must have 100% disability from an injury related to service. MDV reduction is based on income and marriage status. To apply, you must complete the Veteran Property Tax relief application and turned in by April 15.
VA Dependency & Survivor Benefits
How do eligible survivors apply?
Fill out VA Form 21-534, application for DIC (Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by Surving Spouse or child)
Mail paperwork to:
Department of Veteran Affairs
Claim Intake Center
Attention: C-123 Claims
PO Box 5088
Janesville, WI 53547-5088
Who to contact at DOD for records
If you are a veteran or next-of-kin of a deceased veteran
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Visit vetrecs.archives.gov
All others
All requests must be in writing, signed and mailed to:
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National Personnel Records Center
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63138
VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program for spouses, dependents, and parents. See your local Veteran Service Officer for details
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/dependency-and-indemnity-compensation/
