Posted on Mar 15, 2015
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If you had to come up with a list of Government mandated Veteran benefits that 'ALL' Veterans are entitled too, Could you? I could only come up with the following. VA Health, VA Loan, on post privileges and the GI Bill, even though it can be used before you get your Veteran Status.
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I treat Veterans benefits like a disease. I only know of those I have or have used: VA home loan guarantee, VA education benefits (paid OJT).
The benefits I appreciate most isn't government mandated or connected to the government connected: Association with other veterans (formally and informally) as well as membership in USAA (insurance, banking, brokerage services, etc.) Thank God I don't have to deal with commercial banks...
The benefits I appreciate most isn't government mandated or connected to the government connected: Association with other veterans (formally and informally) as well as membership in USAA (insurance, banking, brokerage services, etc.) Thank God I don't have to deal with commercial banks...
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CPT Jack Durish
SSG Adam Reed You make me look. I thought I mentioned that USAA wasn't connected to the government and I did. Still, I consider it one of the best benefits I earned by serving.
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On post? I think that's limited to retirees only. Correct me if I'm wrong, I'd love to go on base.
You are also entitled to a military funeral, at a national cemetery, or a one time death benefit (about six thousand dollars last I looked) for internment at a cemetery if your choice.
You are also entitled to a military funeral, at a national cemetery, or a one time death benefit (about six thousand dollars last I looked) for internment at a cemetery if your choice.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Retirees & Recipients of the MOH are the only ones with guaranteed Commissary/Exchange privileges. For the last dozen years or so a bill has come up about extended it to the veteran community as a whole, but it keeps getting shifted to committee for further research (whether it is economically feasible).
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That's what I thought. The commissary and px aren't that big of a loss, but clothing sales, the gym (even if I had to pay), access to museums.
Honestly, I'd be happy with just the museums.
Honestly, I'd be happy with just the museums.
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I am 100% disabled service connected and have been trying to understand what and how this works for mine. I need assistance to travel and the VA said a few months back they can't believe I have lived this long. So I would like to be taken to see some things before it is to late. Some cruises offer discounts to 100% disabled veterans but only if during certain yrs in service. So yes it would be nice to have a list of what, who where and how. Thanks for asking the question.
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no but I know there's a lot I bought my first house without a downpayment otherwise I'd had to pay 20 percent down I think that was a real good benefit
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I find this site is a good reference I linked the Texas benefits because that is my home state.
http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/texas-state-veterans-benefits.html
http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/texas-state-veterans-benefits.html
Texas State Veteran's Benefits
The state of Texas provides several veteran benefits. This section offers a brief description of each of the following benefits.
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Sorry I had missed the word "All" but I did stumble upon this cool NY Veterans' Affairs site. Thought it was well-organized.
http://www.veterans.ny.gov/content/free-skilled-nursing-home-care
http://www.veterans.ny.gov/content/free-skilled-nursing-home-care
Free Skilled Nursing Home Care | New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs
For those Veterans with a 70% or greater service connected disability rating, the Department of Veterans Affairs will pay 100% of the cost of care at a State Veterans Home. (38 U.S.C. § 1745).
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So please let me expand on this some more. I classify ALL Veterans as anyone who has received a Veteran status, no matter what the status is. My original question was to find benefits that ALL, again I say 'ALL', Veterans are allowed to have. Not all Veterans are allowed free VA care. But ALL are allowed some type of VA care. All Veterans are allowed to use the VA Loan. Not ALL Veterans are allowed every on-post service. Not ALL Veterans receive a medical payment or even a retirement check. And now I find out through this posting that not ALL Veterans are allowed to have PX/BX benefits. This I will have to verify because I was told differently by AAFES.
My original reason for asking the 'ALL' question was to show that, if done right or wrong depending on which way you look at it, a Veteran could honestly end up with not many benefits. Take a soldier with three years of active duty service with no deployments, no service related injury, doesn't earn the MOH and etc etc but receives their DD214, what actual benefits will he or she have when they receive their Veteran Status?
Hopefully this clears up my original question a little. Thanks for posting your answers and have a great day.
My original reason for asking the 'ALL' question was to show that, if done right or wrong depending on which way you look at it, a Veteran could honestly end up with not many benefits. Take a soldier with three years of active duty service with no deployments, no service related injury, doesn't earn the MOH and etc etc but receives their DD214, what actual benefits will he or she have when they receive their Veteran Status?
Hopefully this clears up my original question a little. Thanks for posting your answers and have a great day.
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There are many different benefits depending on the level of government you are dealing with. There are the federal benefits, which has several government sites to search, as well as http://www.VAWatchdog.org, American Legion, DAV, Marine Corps League, etc. There are state benefits and some counties and local governments have instituted some benefits. The best bet is to check the federal and state web sites for the area you plan to live or visit. Or VA's web site, http://www.va.gov/statedva.htm which has links to each state. I read herein where one indicated commissary and PX/BX privileges for retires and MoH recipients, well, 100% service connected veterans also have access. These aren't necessarily retirees or MoH recipients.
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Service connected disabled veterans get free access (along with their families) to National Parks.
In Florida, service-connected veterans get 5% off property tax (homestead) and when they are 65 years old, they get their percentage disability off (60% disabled save 60%).
In Florida, service-connected veterans get 5% off property tax (homestead) and when they are 65 years old, they get their percentage disability off (60% disabled save 60%).
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http://store.usgs.gov/pass/military.html
Are there any benefits for veterans?
There is not a pass specifically for veterans; however, many veterans qualify for one of the other discount passes offered as part of our pass program.
If you are 62 or older you qualify for a Senior Pass. You can buy a Senior Pass in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office or by mail.
If you have a permanent disability you may qualify for an Access Pass. This is a free lifetime pass that you may obtain in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office or by mail.
Are there any benefits for veterans?
There is not a pass specifically for veterans; however, many veterans qualify for one of the other discount passes offered as part of our pass program.
If you are 62 or older you qualify for a Senior Pass. You can buy a Senior Pass in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office or by mail.
If you have a permanent disability you may qualify for an Access Pass. This is a free lifetime pass that you may obtain in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office or by mail.
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SSG Adam Reed I don't know that anything is "mandated".
And, as COL Randall C. notes, there are classes of vets. If you are not service connected, for instance, you will have to pay for VA health care, and be the lowest priority. If you are service connected, but not 50% and above, you only get coverage for your service connected conditions. A Purple Heart, CMOH or 50% and above get you all health care.
When you served determines what education benefits you get. Wartime vs. peace time, era of educational bill such as MGIB, Post 9/11, etc.
The characterization of your discharge affects things as well.
In addition, every state offers benefits to vets, but they are dramatically different from state to state.
If you have specific benefit questions, please post them on this thread or contact me off line...
And, as COL Randall C. notes, there are classes of vets. If you are not service connected, for instance, you will have to pay for VA health care, and be the lowest priority. If you are service connected, but not 50% and above, you only get coverage for your service connected conditions. A Purple Heart, CMOH or 50% and above get you all health care.
When you served determines what education benefits you get. Wartime vs. peace time, era of educational bill such as MGIB, Post 9/11, etc.
The characterization of your discharge affects things as well.
In addition, every state offers benefits to vets, but they are dramatically different from state to state.
If you have specific benefit questions, please post them on this thread or contact me off line...
SSG Adam Reed
And this is my point. I'm not classifying each group of Veterans in my original question. The question was pointed towards ALL Veterans. Which in-turn may prove that a service member with no combat, no injuries, no deployments etc etc may be very limited in actual benefits allowed to them. Just saying. And thanks for posting.
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SSG Adam Reed You are absolutely correct. I think it's important to remember that need is a factor for many VA benefits.
It is remotely possible to need VA healthcare and not be eligible - for instance, serving for 1 1/2 years during a time with no conflicts, and not having service connected injuries - such a person would be ineligible for almost everything.
It is remotely possible to need VA healthcare and not be eligible - for instance, serving for 1 1/2 years during a time with no conflicts, and not having service connected injuries - such a person would be ineligible for almost everything.
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