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.
Consumer Law Interactive Forms for Veterans
Access a variety of information and interactive forms relating to consumer law specific to the needs of military members, veterans and their families. Topics include bankruptcy, automobile leases, repossession, credit reports, identity theft, the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, and more.
Department of Veterans' Affairs Forms
A web site dedicated to the forms for veterans and families maintained by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
GI Bill Comparison Tool
The GI Bill Comparison Tool provides key information about college affordability and brings together information from more than 17 different online sources and three federal agencies, including the number of students receiving VA education benefits at each school.
How to Apply for VA Medical Health Care
Instructions about how to apply for health benefits.
Military Legal Assistance and Civil Cases
Many civil legal matters can be handled by a military legal assistance attorney at no cost to servicemembers. Civil matters include such things as housing problems, family issues like divorce and custody, money matters such as debt collection, asserting your rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and more. The following information should provide you some guidance on how to get help for these types of issues.
National Resource Directory
Connecting wounded warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them.
National Veterans Foundation
Website for veterans and servicemembers. The organization also runs a Lifeline for Veterans (888.777.4443).
Resources for Female Veterans
A list of resources that MLSA has been able to find that are dedicated to helping female veterans. We realize female vets face unique issues and resources for them are minimal, but there is growing awareness and concern about helping our female vets. If you or someone you know is a female vet, these resources would a great place to start in finding the support and assistance they need and deserve.
Services for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Map and listing of all services available to service members, veterans, and their families throughout Montana.
StatesideLegal.org Web Site
A website of federal legal rights and resources important to veterans.
The Veterans Health Administration
VHA provides a full range of healthcare for veterans, to include prescription, surgery, counseling, and rehabilitation.
Benefits Index, Compensation and Pension Benefits
Benefit information for veterans, including an alphabetical list of available 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.
Consumer Law Interactive Forms for Veterans
Access a variety of information and interactive forms relating to consumer law specific to the needs of military members, veterans and their families. Topics include bankruptcy, automobile leases, repossession, credit reports, identity theft, the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, and more.
Department of Veterans' Affairs Forms
A web site dedicated to the forms for veterans and families maintained by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Information about Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). This includes who is eligible and how to apply.
Disability Pension Benefits
Information about Disability Pension Benefits. This includes information about who is eligible and how to apply.
Education Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Information about education opportunities available to veterans.
GI Bill Comparison Tool
The GI Bill Comparison Tool provides key information about college affordability and brings together information from more than 17 different online sources and three federal agencies, including the number of students receiving VA education benefits at each school.
How Do I Appeal a VA Disability Decision?
Information about appealing a denial or negative decision about your VA disability benefits.
How to Apply for VA Medical Health Care
Instructions about how to apply for health benefits.
Military Legal Assistance and Civil Cases
Many civil legal matters can be handled by a military legal assistance attorney at no cost to servicemembers. Civil matters include such things as housing problems, family issues like divorce and custody, money matters such as debt collection, asserting your rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and more. The following information should provide you some guidance on how to get help for these types of issues.
Montana Veteran's Resource Guide
Helpful resources and contact information for Montana veterans. Includes information for national and local resources.
National Resource Directory
Connecting wounded warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them.
National Veterans Foundation
Website for veterans and servicemembers. The organization also runs a Lifeline for Veterans (888.777.4443).
Resources for Female Veterans
A list of resources that MLSA has been able to find that are dedicated to helping female veterans. We realize female vets face unique issues and resources for them are minimal, but there is growing awareness and concern about helping our female vets. If you or someone you know is a female vet, these resources would a great place to start in finding the support and assistance they need and deserve.
Services for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Map and listing of all services available to service members, veterans, and their families throughout Montana.
StatesideLegal.org Web Site
A website of federal legal rights and resources important to veterans.
Survivor Benefits
Information for surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel about survival benefits.
The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA)
Information about the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), including how to appeal a benefit claim decision.
The Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit
The Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit provides resources designed for legal aid and private attorney advocates who are working with veterans, service providers or their families on tax matters, VA disability comp claims, or other civil legal questions related to military status. There are also resources about the VA accreditation process.
The Veterans Health Administration
VHA provides a full range of healthcare for veterans, to include prescription, surgery, counseling, and rehabilitation.
Veteran Disability Compensation Benefits
Information about Veteran Disability Compensation Benefits including who is eligible and how to apply.
Veterans' Burial and Memorial Benefits
Information about Burial and Memorial Benefits available to veterans.
Consumer Law Interactive Forms for Veterans
Access a variety of information and interactive forms relating to consumer law specific to the needs of military members, veterans and their families. Topics include bankruptcy, automobile leases, repossession, credit reports, identity theft, the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, and more.
Department of Veterans' Affairs Forms
A web site dedicated to the forms for veterans and families maintained by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
The Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit
The Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit provides resources designed for legal aid and private attorney advocates who are working with veterans, service providers or their families on tax matters, VA disability comp claims, or other civil legal questions related to military status. There are also resources about the VA accreditation process.