VA Benefits I and II Briefing - Veterans Benefits Administration

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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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Planning for Loved Ones – Life Insurance

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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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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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Understand Career Counseling Opportunities – VR&E

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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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Additional Education Resources

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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

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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

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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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Explore VA Health Care Options – Transition and Care Management

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Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs

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Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs – Vet Centers

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Recognize and Address Your Mental Health Needs

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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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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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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

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ExploreVA Apply for benefits

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My HealtheVet Apply for benefits

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eBenefits

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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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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

Assessment

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Activity: Apply for VA Health Care

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