Understand. Career Counseling. Opportunities. Apply for and Use. Education Resources. & Tools. Research Employment.
VA Benefits I Briefing
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Resources
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eBenefits
VA.gov
My HealtheVet
ExploreVA
VA Overview
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Form DD 214
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Proof of Military Service
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Transition Journey WHAT DO I WANT TO DO AND WHAT WILL MY QUALITY OF LIFE BE LIKE?
HOW WILL I SUPPORT MYSELF AND/OR MY FAMILY?
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WHERE WILL I LIVE?
AM I PREPARED TO OBTAIN MY PREFERRED CAREER?
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FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
HOW WILL I MAINTAIN MY HEALTH AND THAT OF MY FAMILY? NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
GETTING CAREER READY HOW WILL I STAY CONNECTED IN MY COMMUNITY?
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
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Navigating Your Journey FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
GETTING CAREER READY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
Identify What is Important to you (Establish Goals) Prioritize Your Goals Identify VA Services and Benefits that Can Meet Your Goals
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CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
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Establish and Prioritize Goals
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Education
Financial
Employment
Health
Housing
Community Connections
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Supporting Yourself and Your Family
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FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
GETTING CAREER READY
Navigate VA Employment Resources & Tools Explore Career Opportunities Determine Eligibility and Apply for Monetary Benefits Navigate Housing Options Plan for Loved Ones Support Discover Community Connections Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
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CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
ExploreVA
Navigate VA Employment Resources and Tools
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Explore Career Opportunities
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Monetary Benefits – Disability Compensation
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Monetary Benefits – Establishing Service Connection
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Monetary Benefits – Applying for Disability Compensation
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eBenefits
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Monetary Benefits – Ancillary Benefits
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Monetary Benefits – Additional Benefits
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Navigate Housing Options
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p. 31
Planning for Loved Ones – Life Insurance
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p. 31
Insurance
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Planning for Loved Ones – Memorial Benefits
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Planning for Loved Ones – Survivor Benefits
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Veteran Advocacy Groups
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Search VA.gov Search eBenefits
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Veteran Peer Groups
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Community Connections
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p. 40
Navigating Your Transition - eBenefits
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eBenefits Screens
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Getting Career Ready FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
Understand Career Counseling Opportunities Apply for and Use Education Resources & Tools Research Employment Opportunities Establish Your Professional and Local Networks Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
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MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
GETTING CAREER READY
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
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Understand Career Counseling Opportunities
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p. 49
Understand Career Counseling Opportunities – VR&E
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p. 49
Use Education Resources and Tools – GI Bill
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Post-9/11 MGIB-AD MGIB-SR
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Use Education Resources and Tools – GI Bill Comparison Tool
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VA.gov GI Bill Feedback
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Use Education Resources and Tools - Applying
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eBenefits
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Use Education Resources and Tools – On Campus Support
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p. 59
Additional Education Resources
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p. 59
Research Employment Opportunities - VA For Vets
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Research Employment Opportunities – Other Resources
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Establish Your Professional and Local Network
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Getting Career Ready - eBenefits
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Finding a Place to Live
p. 67
Compare Cost of Living and Job Availability
FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
Discovering Housing Options Discover Community Connections Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
GETTING CAREER READY
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
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Compare Locations – Influences
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Compare Locations – VA Facility Locators
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VA.gov
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Discover Housing Options – Home Loan Guaranty
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Discover Housing Options – Home Loan Guaranty
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eBenefits
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Discover Housing Options – Housing Grants
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Discover Housing Options – Homelessness
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Discover Housing Options – State and Local Benefits
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NRD
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Finding a Place to Live - eBenefits
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Assessment
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VA Benefits II Briefing
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Maintaining Your Health
p. 80
FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
GETTING CAREER READY
Explore VA Health Care Options Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs Apply for and Access Health Care
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
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Understand Options to Support the Health of Your Family Navigate the MyHealtheVet and eBenefits Portals
Explore VA Health Care Options – Whole Health
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Explore VA Health Care Options – You at the Center
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Explore VA Health Care Options – Primary Care
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Explore VA Health Care Options – Specialty Care
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Explore VA Health Care Options – Other Care
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p. 87
Explore VA Health Care Options – Transition and Care Management
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Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs
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p. 89
Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs – Vet Centers
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p. 90
Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs
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p. 91
Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs – More Resources
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VA Health Care Portal and Benefits Explorer
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Health Benefits Explorer Tool
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Apply for Health Care – Form 10-10EZ
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eBenefits Apply Screens
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VA Health Care Facilities
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Family Support – Fisher House
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p. 105
FH Locator
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Family Support – Family Caregiver Support Program
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Navigate the MyHealtheVet Web Portal
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My HealtheVet
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eBenefits
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p. 109
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Connecting with Your Community FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
GETTING CAREER READY
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Discover Community Veteran Benefits Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
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VA.gov Apply for benefits
p. 114
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ExploreVA Apply for benefits
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p. 114
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My HealtheVet Apply for benefits
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p. 114
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eBenefits
p. 114
Apply for benefits
eBenefits
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Face-to-Face Resources for Ongoing Support
One-on-One with Benefits Advisors
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VSOs and Community Support
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p. 116
Transition Journey
WHERE WILL I LIVE?
Compare Cost of Living and Job Availability Discovering Housing Options
WHAT DO I WANT TO DO AND WHAT WILL MY QUALITY OF LIFE BE LIKE?
NAVIGATING YOUR JOURNEY
HOW WILL I SUPPORT MYSELF AND/OR MY FAMILY?
SUPPORTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
Identify What is Important to you (Establish Goals) Prioritize Your Goals Identify VA Services and Benefits that Can Meet Your Goals
AM I PREPARED TO OBTAIN MY PREFERRED CAREER?
Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
HOW WILL I MAINTAIN MY HEALTH AND THAT OF MY FAMILY?
GETTING CAREER READY
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH
Navigate VA Employment Resources & Tools
Understand Career Counseling HOW WILL I STAY CONNECTED Opportunities IN MY COMMUNITY?
Explore Career Opportunities
Apply for and Use Education Resources & Tools
Determine Eligibility and Apply for Monetary Benefits Navigate Housing Options Plan for Loved Ones Support Discover Community Connections
Establish Your Professional and Local Networks Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
Explore VA Health Care Options Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs Apply for and Access Health Care
Research Employment Opportunities
Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
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Discover Community Connections
FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY Discover Community Veteran Benefits Navigate Your Benefits and Maintain Your Information
Understand Options to Support the Health of Your Family Navigate the MyHealtheVet and eBenefits Portals
