Veterans Benefits: An Overview

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Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA offers a wide range of benefits and services to eligible veterans, members of their families, and survivors of deceased veterans. VA programs include disability compensation and pensions, readjustment benefits, and health care programs. The VA also provides life insurance, burial benefits, housing and other loan guaranty programs, and special counseling and outreach programs. While eligibility for specific benefits varies, veterans generally must meet requirements related to discharge type and length of active duty military service. This report provides an overview of major VA benefits and the VA budget. It will be updated as events warrant.

Author(s):
Davis, Carol D. ; Panangala, Sidath V. ; Scott, Christine
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0007

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS22902
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, *BENEFITS, *SALARIES, *RETIREMENT, DEATH, INCAPACITATION, COUNSELING, SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL), COMPENSATION, RANGE(EXTREMES), BURIED OBJECTS, ACTIVE DUTY, MEDICAL SERVICES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Report Date:
2008 Jun 25
Creation Date:
2008 Jul 09