Benefits for Special Groups
Benefits for special groups are listed in Federal Benefits for
Veterans and Dependents pamphlet or on the web at www.va.gov
Homeless Veterans' Services
- Aggressive outreach to veterans living on streets and
in shelters.
- Clinical assessment and referral to medical treatment
for physical and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse.
- Long term sheltered transitional assistance, case
management, and rehabilitation.
- Employment assistance and linkage with available
income supports.
- Supported permanent housing.
Homeless Veterans Programs
- VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
- VA Assistance to Stand Downs.
- Homeless Chronically Mentally Ill (HCMI) veterans
program.
- Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV).
- Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence (CWT/TR)
Program.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development/VA
Supported Housing (HUD-VASH).
- Drop-in Centers.
- Social Security Administration and VA Outreach
Program.
- Comprehensive homeless centers.
- VBA-VHA Special Outreach and Benefits Assistance
- VBA's Acquired Property Sales for Homeless Providers
- VA Excess Property for homeless Veterans Initiative.
- Program Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education,
and Networking Groups (CHALENG).
For more information on homeless services and programs,
contact your nearest VA facility or visit our website at http://www.va.gov/About_VA/Orgs/vha/
Overseas Benefits
Beneficiaries who live in foreign countries should contact the
nearest American Embassy or Consulate for information and claims
assistance. In Canada, veterans should contact an office of the
Veterans Affairs Canada.
Records of Medals (Missing or Replacement)
Contact information is available in the Federal Benefits for Veterans
and Dependents pamphlet or visit our website at www.va.gov
State Veterans Homes
Contact your state Veterans Commission and/or your county Veterans
Service Officer.
Civil Service Preference
Point preference is given for federal job applications.
States will vary in what veterans job preference is offered to job
applicants.
State Benefits (these benefits vary by
state)
- Free tuition for family members for state colleges
and universities.
- Free camping privileges.
- Free hunting/fishing licenses.
- Free disabled veteran automobile license plates.
- Free boat trailer registration fees and taxes.
- Free handicapped parking card.
- Free watercraft registration.
For more information on benefits available in your
state, visit the National Association of State Directors of Veterans
Affairs website at www.nasdva.com and
click on the state you live in. |
