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Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, 2007.

Veterans of the United States armed forces, and their immediate families or dependents, may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits are legislated in Title 38 of the United States Code. This booklet contains a summary of these benefits effective January 2, 2008. Covered in this booklet are the following topics: VA Health Care; Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities; VA Pensions; Education and Training; Home Loan Guaranty; VA Life Insurance; Burial and Memorial Benefits; Reserve and National Guard; Special Groups; Transition Assistance; Benefits for Dependents and Survivors; Appeals of VA Claims Decisions; Military Medals and Records; and Benefits Provided by Other Federal Agencies.

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