Important Links

Veteran Education & G.I. Bill – Click here for more information.

Who to notify upon the death of a veteran:
Veteran was receiving VA benefits: 1-800-827-1000 / VA
Veteran was retired from the military: 1-800-321-1080 / DFAS
Veteran was retired from civil service: 1-888-767-6738 / OPM
For all veterans: 1-800-772-1213 / Social Security
Did veteran have life insurance? Contact #’s listed on policy

Handy Links for Veterans & Family:

Blue Water Navy:

• https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/blue-water-navy.asp

War time service guidelines:

• https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility

State of FL Veterans Website:

• https://www.floridavets.org/

State of Florida Veterans Guide:

• https://floridavets.org/resources/va-benefits-guide

Chatting with VA Healthcare:

• https://www.va.gov/health-care/

(See if VA has mesothelioma page) https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/tag/mesothelioma

Do you know a veteran with hearing loss? TeamVET can help the vet apply for a new telephone that a built-in screen to see captions of everything the callers says (must have a land-line telephone line with high speed internet access) Call our office to schedule an appointment.

Board of Veterans Appeals Overview:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDI3C_ytJt8

VA Agent Orange Diseases:

• https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange

Your New VA Welcome Kit:

VA's Welcome Kit breaks down available benefits and services in easy-to-follow guides so you don’t miss out on any VA resources for which you or your loved ones may be eligible. Check out the 10 new guides in your VA Welcome Kit!

Presidential Memorial Certificate to honor the memory of deceased veterans who are eligible for burial in a National Cemetery: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/presidential-memorial-certificates