Veterans' Benefits

• Benefits Screening Tool for Vets and Military Members

  Interactive benefit tool that asks a few questions of a vet or surviving spouse of a vet and gives an idea whether disability, pension or DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) benefits are available. Content Detail

• StatesideLegal.org Web Site

  A website of federal legal rights and resources important to veterans. Content Detail

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  Pine Tree Legal Assistance

• Bridge to Benefits

  Montana Bridge to Benefits is the product of a partnership between Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota. Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund Minnesota focused on improving the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. Content Detail

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  Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota

• Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?

  A personalized report of goverment benefits that you may be eligible for. You must enter information to receive the report. Content Detail

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  GovBenefits

• Benefits Index, Compensation and Pension Benefits

  Benefit information for veterans, including an alphabetical list of available benefits. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Legal Services Program

• Department of Veterans' Affairs Forms

  A web site dedicated to the forms for veterans and families maintained by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Content Detail

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  Department of Veterans' Affairs

• Disability Compensation

  Disability Compensation helps veterans with conditions resulting form their military service, such as bad backs, hearing loss, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans receiving Disability Compensation will receive free care for their service-connected conditions, may receive a monthly payment, and may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation to help them return to work. Content Detail

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  Montana National Guard

• Department of Defense Guide to Survivor Benefits

  Answers to common questions about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP), and other programs that provide survivor benefits. This links to a PDF file and is long. Content Detail

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  Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)

• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

  Information about Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). This includes who is eligible and how to apply. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Legal Services Program

• Disability Pension Benefits

  Information about Disability Pension Benefits. This includes information about who is eligible and how to apply. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Legal Services Program

• National Veterans Foundation

  Web site for veterans and servicemembers includes "LiveChat" to help you find the information you need. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Foundation

• How to Apply for VA Medical Health Care

  Instructions and common questions about how to apply for health care. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Legal Services Program

• Know Your Benefits

  A handbook that describes many types of veterans' benefits. Content Detail

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  American Legion

• How Do I Appeal a VA Disability Decision?

  Information about appealing a denial or negative decision about your VA disability benefits. Content Detail

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  U.S. Board of Veterans Appeals'

• Education Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Information about education opportunities available to veterans. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Legal Services Program