Top 10 Benefits for Veterans

Veterans actively serving or who have served in our nation’s military are entitled to provided benefits. Many benefits are available to you. The following are the Top 10 benefits available to you:

1. Health

Many different health programs are available for veterans of the military. There are various programs available that pertain to the following:

-Blind Rehabilitation
-Cancer
-Cardiac Surgery
-Women’s Care
-Gulf War
-Diabetes
-Elderly
-Mental Health
-Post Traumatic Stress
-War Related Injury and Illness

2. Home Loan

VA home loans are available to veterans and surviving spouses. VA Loans are usually better than conventional loans because they do not require mortgage insurance, you generally don’t have to put any money down, and if you have poor credit, you will usually get a better rate compared to a conventional loan.

3. Education

The GI Bill provides assistance for your education. The GI Bill will provide you with a monthly living allowance, benefits paid for 36 months of education and is payable for 10 years after your discharge.

4. Pharmaceutical

As a Veteran, you and your family will be able to obtain reasonably priced pharmaceuticals.

5. Insurance

The Service Members Group Life Insurance offers low cost life insurance for service men and women on active duty and reservists. Certain veterans with service related disabilities might be eligible for the Service Disabled Insurance plan. If you are a severely disabled veteran and a homeowner, you may be able for the Veteran’s Mortgage Life Insurance plan. This plan will pay off your mortgage in the event of your death.

6. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services

These programs are available to those service veterans with disabilities related to service. The services assist veterans transition from service to the work force.

7. Veteran Owned Business

Entrepreneurial assistance is available to qualified disabled veterans. Services include planning for your business development and financial counseling services. Loans are not granted by The Department of Veteran’s Affairs, however the Small Business Administration has programs available to assist you with loan services.

8. Pension

Several Pension programs exist. The Disability Pension is available for veterans permanently disabled or age 65 and older and the Medal of Honor Pension is available for those veterans that are recipients of the Medal of Honor. However, there are other pension programs as well.

9. Burial

Burial benefits are available for both government and private cemeteries and as a veteran you also may be eligible for burial allowances. Spouse and dependents may also qualify for burial benefits.

10. Survivors

There are benefits and services available to surviving spouses and dependents of deceased veterans. Many may not be aware of what is available to them if death should occur during service. Survivors may be eligible for either lump some or monthly income benefits. Educational, housing, and burial benefits are also available for surviving families of veterans.