support Survivor Benefits How do I get these benefits? To access bereavement counseling services, contact our Readjustment Counseling Service staff: By phone at 202-461-6530, or by email at [email protected] Our staff will help you contact your nearest Vet Center to arrange for counseling services in the location of your choice. Other helpful information How to apply for a […]
support Burial Information Burial Flags & Memorials Burial Flags VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes Burial Benefits https://www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/burial_flags.asp Burial Memorials https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/burial-flags/ Read more about burial flags on the last page of the application (PDF) https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/#get-veterans-burial-benefits Burial Benefits Burial Benefits & Additional Information https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/eligibility/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/eligibility/burial-in-private-cemetery/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/eligibility/burial-at-sea/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/bereavement-counseling/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/schedule-a-burial/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/what-to-expect-at-military-funeral/ If […]
support Request & Replace Dog Tags The first known instance of dog tags was during the Civil War, according to the 173rd Airborne website. At that time soldiers sought to ensure that they were properly identified if they were killed in battle. Soldiers themselves decided to pin their names on their shirts or fashioned identification […]
support Requesting DD-214 Documents Requesting a DD-214 due to Covid-19 All other requests will continue to be delayed until Phase Three of reopening (we are unable to provide a projected date). Most records needed to respond to requests are in paper format and are accessible only by staff working on-site. However, modern service records [generally […]
support Homeless Veterans Information Immediate Assistance Assistance to help Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit […]
resources Women Veterans Resources Enclosed, please find a list of resources specifically for Women vets. Resources https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/womens-health-needs/ https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/latestinformation/facts.asp https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/outreachmaterials/GeneralHealthandWellness/maternity.asp https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/outreachmaterials/reproductivehealth/infertility.asp https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/Care_Coordination.asp https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/outreachmaterials/abuseandviolence/domestic_abuse.asp Here to help Need Assistance? If you are slightly overwhelmed, confused, require assistance in navigating through all the services & resources, or just need support with the process, then please feel free to […]
resources mental health information for Veterans Our mental health is extremely important for our overall health. Without a healthy mind, it is difficult to have a healthy body. Our minds control everything we do. Without a clam mind, we are unable to function on the day to day level of existing. So, if for whatever […]
