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Veterans benefits are earned through military service in the United States Armed Forces. If you are not eligible for certain VA benefits, it may be because you have a less-than-honorable discharge and need a discharge upgrade. There are also benefits available to survivors of veterans who have passed away. A…

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Military Discharge Upgrades

Did something happen during your military service that caused you to receive a less-than-honorable discharge such as a General, Other than Honorable, Bad Conduct, or Dishonorable discharge? If there are mitigating factors, you may be able to upgrade your discharge certificate (DD Form 214) and become eligible for various veterans’…

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Survivor Benefits of Veterans

Survivors of veterans who have passed away may be eligible for burial benefits, pension, or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). The only people who are considered survivors for VA benefits purposes are a spouse, child under the age of 18, or dependent parents.

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Veteran and Survivor Appeals

On February 19th, 2019, the VA appeals process changed. Now titled the “Decision Review Process,” anyone appealing a decision made on or after that date has 3 options to choose from: A Supplemental Claim, a Higher-Level Review, or a Board Review. Each of these options have their own forms and…

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Veterans’ Benefits

The most common benefits veterans may be eligible for are VA non service-connected pension and service-connected disability compensation. The eligibility requirements for these benefits are outlined on this page. Due to the complicated and sometimes lengthy nature of the VA claims and appeal process, it is highly recommended that you…

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Military & Veterans