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Below are instructions on how to file for Birth Defects and the VA form 21-0304 for submission of any confirmed birth defects of children from Vietnam, and in some cases Korea.
VA_Form 21-0304 BirthDefects20Feb2021.pdf (February 2021)
BirthDefectsHowToFileClaim.jpg (February 2021)
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American Veterans Aid
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Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses, 65 years and older, may be entitled to a tax-free benefit called Aid and Attendance provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Benefit is designed to provide financial aid to help offset the cost of long-term care for those who need assistance with the daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring.
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CHAMPVA
1-800-733-8387
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Delivers Health Benefits Administration on behalf of those enrolled through the VA. Once a survivor remarries their eligibility for health care may be restored (after death or divorce) through ChampVA. Members not eligible for active duty or retiree TRICARE may be eligible for CHAMPVA.
PowerPoint slides of CHAMPVA eligibility (April 2018) |
| Additional VA/DoD Survivors Forum Documents |
Forever GI Bill (April 2018)
Special Operations Warrior Foundation (April 2018)
National Cemetery Administration Legacy Campaign (April 2018)
Helping Bereaved Men (April 2018)
Online Survivors Benefit Report (January 2019)
DS Logon Brochure (January 2019)
Veterans Education Success Slides (January 2019)
Link to VA Pension and Fiduciary Office final rule from Federal Register (January 2019)
Pension Policy and Procedures mailbox address for questions and/or inquiries: PENSIONPOLPROC.VBACO@va.gov |
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VETERANS CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-8255
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GSWs in need of immediate crisis intervention are urged to call this number or text 838255
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National Associations of County Veterans Service
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County Veterans Service Officers provide information and assistance to survivors, veterans, military personnel and family members.
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| National Association of State Directors of Veterans |
This website provides information about the individual state benefits for survivors, veterans, military personnel and families.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Handbook
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2013 Online Edition of the Department of Veterans Affairs Handbook for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
1-800-827-1000
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Direct Link to the Department of Veterans Affairs
For a complete listing of VA phone numbers: https://iris.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1703
View the VA Survivor Benefits Quickstart Guide (added 9/17/2019)
View the VA Burials and Memorials Guide (added 6/2/2020)
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Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS)
1-800-959-TAPS (8277) |
Compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. |
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The National Resource Directory
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The National Resource Directory provides access to over 10,000 services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. We are proud to assure our users they can trust the content as resources are reviewed regularly by a content management team that includes several Veterans and subject matter experts.
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U.S. Army Survivor Outreach Services
SOS Office
1-855 707-2769
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Our Fallen Warriors have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Army has a commitment to their Families. Families deserve our respect, gratitude and the very best we can provide.
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U.S Navy Gold Star Program
1-888-509-8759
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Navy Gold Star is an inclusive program – regardless of your loved one’s military branch, location, or manner of death. Our commitment to you is that regardless of the branch of service, we will provide you with support and help you locate your branch’s survivor services. Navy Gold Star support coordinators provide dedicated outreach and support when, and for as long as, you desire. Our coordinators are located all over the United States and are ready to help you in any way they can.
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Readjustment Counseling Service Vet Center
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Readjustment Counseling Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, provides bereavement counseling for spouses, parents and children of servicemembers killed on active duty in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Military OneSource
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Military OneSource is a virtual extension of the family support services found on an installation. Consultants are standing by 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Consultants can assist with big issues or small problems and can also refer callers to six short term counseling sessions in their hometown. All of this is available at no cost to the family.
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National Veterans Foundation
1-888-777-4443
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The NVF has opened a toll-free helpline (1-888-777-4443) for Troops, Veterans and their families. All calls are answered live by trained veterans, who listen, provide crisis intervention services, emotional support and information, or immediate referrals to local providers who can help. The NVF Helpline has already served more than 275,000 people in need. NVF aims to get the helpline running 24/7, but it currently operates from 9a.m.-9p.m., M-F. All messages received during off hours are returned the next business day, and requests for assistance can also be submitted via e-mail at vetsupport@nvf.org.
or 1-888-777-4443
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U.S. Department of Defense
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Link to Department of Defense websites below.
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DFAS- Military and retirement Annuitant pay
888-332-7411, option 1
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Military Pay contact for Annuitants
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TRICARE
West Region
Health Net
1-844-866-9378
www.tricare-west.com
East Region
Humana Military
1-800-444-5445
www.tricare-east.com
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The Health System of the US Military. This system is divided into regions and is contracted to various companies to manage.
West Region: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa (excludes Rock Island arsenal area), Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri (except St. Louis area), Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas (southwestern corner including El Paso), Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
East Region: Under the new regional contracts, the East Region is a merger of the North and South Regions and includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (Rock Island area), Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri (St. Louis area), New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (excluding El Paso area), Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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DEERS
Hours: M-F 6am -3:30 pm
Worldwide:(1)800-538-9552
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TTY/TDD:(1)866-363-2883
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To obtain ID CARDS, healthcare and other benefits from the US Military your information must be in DEERS
The link is to a DEERS locator service. Usually this is Pass and ID offices at various installations
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DELTA DENTAL
Domestic:
888-838-8737 (toll-free)
TTY/TDD:
866-847-1264 (toll-free)
International:
+ 866-721-8737
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Provides dental insurance for those survivors of retired members and those enrolled through the VA pilot project. Active duty deaths are covered under another system initially.
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