Veterans Benefits. James R. (Jim Bob) Rollins Lieutenant Colonel, Retired, United States Army 13 June Veteran Benefits
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1 Veterans Benefits James R. (Jim Bob) Rollins Lieutenant Colonel, Retired, United States Army 13 June 2016 Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 1
2 Session Description Benefits for Veterans from VA and other agencies. Guidance on filing a disability claim. Q&A. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 2
3 Angelina College Procurement Assistance Center Developing Government Contracting Opportunities for the Texas Forest Country Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 3
4 ACPAC Services are FREE!!! Purpose: ACPAC is a non-profit organization that assists small business compete and win government contracts from federal, state, and local government agencies. Services Offered: Determining if your company is ready for government opportunities Government Registrations Computerized Bid-match Services Government Contract Histories Military Specifications and Department of Defense Adopted Industry Standards Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 4
5 Veteran Impact Geographic Distribution of VA Expenditures (GDX) Prepared each fiscal year by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness Presents the estimated dollar expenditures for major VA Programs by county and Congressional Districts within each state. Expenditure data is grouped by the following categories: FY14 Summary of Expenditures by State Expenditures in $000s State Veteran Population* Total Expenditure Compensation & Pension Construction Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/ Employment Loan Guaranty# General Operating Expenses Insurance & Indemnities Medical Care Unique Patients ** Totals 21,894,286 $ 161,228,849 $ 75,265,436 $ 1,535,617 $ 13,680,866 $ 2,046,206 $ 7,601,823 $ 1,674,631 $ 59,424,269 5,829,315 California 1,851,470 $ 14,318,281 $ 6,376,052 $ 153,525 $ 1,848,364 $ - $ 197,940 $ 157,549 $ 5,584, ,954 Texas 1,680,418 $ 15,394,005 $ 7,282,260 $ 28,798 $ 1,357,830 $ 2,046,206 $ 223,667 $ 110,141 $ 4,345, ,303 Florida 1,583,697 $ 11,688,201 $ 5,618,726 $ 80,833 $ 1,043,675 $ - $ 149,942 $ 132,732 $ 4,662, ,890 Nevada 228,027 $ 1,780,651 $ 776,443 $ 50,831 $ 108,908 $ - $ 12,870 $ 13,406 $ 818,193 69,464 Notes: * Veteran population estimates, as of September 30, 2014, are produced by the VA Office of the Actuary (VetPop 2014). ** Unique patients are patients who received treatment at a VA health care facility. Data are provided by the Allocation Resource Center (ARC). Expenditure data sources: USASpending.gov for Compensation & Pension (C&P) and Education and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (EVRE) Benefits; Veterans Benefits Administration Insurance Center for the Insurance costs; the VA Financial Management System (FMS) for Construction, Medical Research, General Operating Expenses, and certain C&P and Readjustment data; and the Allocation Resource Center (ARC) for Medical Care costs. 1. Expenditures are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. For example, $500 to $1,000 are rounded to $1; $0 to $499 are rounded to $0; and "$ -" = 0 or no expenditures. 2. The Compensation & Pension expenditures include dollars for the following programs: veterans' compensation for service-connected disabilities; dependency and indemnity compensation for service-connected deaths; veterans' pension for nonservice-connected disabilities; and burial and other benefits to veterans and their survivors. 3. Medical Care expenditures include dollars for medical services, medical administration, facility maintenance, educational support, research support, and other overhead items. Medical Care expenditures do not include dollars for construction or other non-medical support. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 5
6 Hot News for Veterans Congress Approves Veterans ID Cards H.R.91 - Veterans Identification Card Act July 2015 Congress passed the Veterans ID Card Act (H.R. 91), which will allow all US veterans to receive an ID card issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under current rules, official ID cards are only issued to those who retire from the military, or who are receiving medical care from the VA health care system. Veterans who are not retirees or utilizing VA medical care must use their DD-214 as proof of military service. The new VA ID card will be available to all honorably discharged veterans. The new VA ID cards will not replace the need for a retired military ID or VA medical care identification card. VA will be allowed to charge a fee for these ID Cards and for replacement cards. NOTE: This will be used for proof for the purchase of services and benefits, so if saving 10% at Home Depot or Lowe s then the cost might be worth getting one. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 6
7 Hot News for Veterans DoD and VA to scrap electronic health record program due to costs after spending $1Billion on the project. TAPS Designated National Song of Remembrance 2013 Defense Authorization Act: Sec Sense of Congress that the bugle call commonly known as Taps should be designated as the National Song of Military Remembrance. VA Form Requirement Changes - Effective 24 March 2015 Veterans can no longer begin filing a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs by writing an informal statement on any piece of paper. Veterans can only use a specific standardized claim or appeal forms found online. Salute during the Pledge of Allegiance This is not been included in the Defense Authorization Act, but has been tried. You can do either way without going to jail. VA Expands Hepatitis C Drug Treatment: 9 March 2016 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it is now able to fund care for all Veterans with hepatitis C for Fiscal Year 2016 regardless of the stage of the patient s liver disease. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 7
8 Hot News for Veterans VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry: VA's Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry allows eligible Veterans and Service members to document their exposures and report health concerns through an online questionnaire. Eligible Veterans and Service members include those who served in: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Djibouti, Africa on or after September 11, 2001 Operations Desert Shield or Desert Storm Southwest Asia theater of operations on or after August 2, 1990 VA Weighs Adding to Agent Orange List: VA Secretary is expected to decide by late summer whether to add bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and Parkinson s-like symptoms. Check you VA Payments are being deposited some Veterans accounts have been hacked and payments diverted to other accounts. TEXAS Putting VETERAN on your driver s license Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 8
9 Hot News for Veterans VA Expands Hepatitis C Drug Treatment: 9 March 2016 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it is now able to fund care for all Veterans with hepatitis C for Fiscal Year 2016 regardless of the stage of the patient s liver disease. VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry: VA's Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry allows eligible Veterans and Service members to document their exposures and report health concerns through an online questionnaire. Eligible Veterans and Service members include those who served in: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Djibouti, Africa on or after September 11, 2001 Operations Desert Shield or Desert Storm Southwest Asia theater of operations on or after August 2, 1990 VA Weighs Adding to Agent Orange List: VA Secretary is expected to decide by late summer whether to add bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and Parkinson s-like symptoms. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 9
10 Veteran Facts May ,894,286 Living Veterans 2,001,252 who are women 37 million dependents (spouses and dependent children) of living veterans and survivors of deceased veterans Represents 20% of the US population Living Veterans by War Era as of May 2015 World War I Last Veteran died 27 Feb 2011, age 110 World War II ( ) 1,017,314 Living Veterans (465 pass away per day) Korean ( ) 21,886,476 Living Veterans Vietnam ( ) 7,247,490 Living Veterans Desert Shield / Storm ( ) 2,244,583 Living Veterans Global War on Terror (2001?) not available Casualties 7 Oct March 2015 = 54,830 States with the largest veteran population are CA, FL, TX, NY, PA, and OH, respectively. These six states account for about 36.9% of the total veteran population. One child of Civil War veteran still draw VA benefits. 96 children and widows of Spanish-American War veterans still receive VA compensation or pensions. 5 children of Mexican Border War. Over 3,000 children or spouses of WW I. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 10
11 Veterans Pride www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/docs/july4-vet-pride.doc Message from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson That is why I am calling on America's veterans to wear their military medals on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Wearing their medals demonstrates the deep pride our veterans have in their military service and reminds all American citizens of the sacrifices our veterans have made. Veterans, wear your pride on your left side on patriotic holidays! Let America know who you are and what you did for freedom. NOTE: That is why you request your medals for free through evetrecs. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 11
12 Veteran Saluting VETERANS OUT OF UNIFORM DURING HOISTING, LOWERING, OR PASSING OF UNITED STATES FLAG. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.' Public Law Veterans Still Saluting, signed 28 Jan MILITARY SALUTE FOR THE FLAG DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES NOT IN UNIFORM AND BY VETERANS. At the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note, members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.' Public Law Amended Still Saluting, signed 14 Oct TAPS National Song of Remembrance: Veterans may render the salute when played at military funerals, otherwise place their right hand over their heart. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Veterans may render the salute place their right hand over their heart NO LEGAL DECISION ON THIS. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 12
13 Cold War Certificate Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 13
14 The Registry of the American Soldier Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 14
15 VA Headstones, Markers, and Medallions Department of Veterans Affairs is making available a medallion to be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker to signify the deceased's status as a veteran. If requested, the medallion will be furnished in lieu of a traditional Government headstone or marker for veterans that died on or after November 1, 1990, and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker. The medallion is currently available in three sizes, 5 inches, 3 inches, and 1 ½ inches. Each medallion will be inscribed with the word VETERAN across the top and the Branch of Service at the bottom. Appropriate affixing adhesive, instructions and hardware will be provided with the medallion. Medallion Headstone Flat - Bronze Flat - Granite Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 15
16 Purple Heart Traumatic Brain Injury ARMY DIRECTIVE , DATED 29 APR 2011 Announcement said, soldiers must have required treatment from a medical officer even if one was not available for concussion, loss of consciousness, memory loss or other symptoms of mild TBI. Types of treatment that would meet the standard for the award include limitation of duty and administration of pain medication. Veterans and Retirees should submit their request to: COMMANDER, USA HRC ATTN: AWARDS AND DECORATIONS BRANCH (AHRC-PDP-A) 1600 SPEARHEAD DIVISION AVENUE FORT KNOX, KY AT HRC.TAGD.AWARDS@CONUS.ARMY.MIL. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 16
17 Legion d Honneur for U.S. Veterans Upon presentation of their military file as detailed hereunder, US veterans who risked their life during World War II to fight on French territory, may be awarded this distinction. Those selected are appointed to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honor. The Legion of Honor medal is not awarded posthumously. Created to honor extraordinary contributions to the country, the Legion of Honor is France s highest distinction. To be eligible to this outstanding award, the veteran has to fit strict criteria: Interested veterans of all the different armed forces must have fought in at least one of the 3 main campaigns of the Liberation of France: Normandy, Provence/Southern France or Northern France. Actions having taken place in Belgium, Germany, Italy or any other neighboring European country are not taken into consideration. The file presented must contain a copy of the military separation record (honorable discharge), the Proposal Memory application, and a copy of a current identity document with a picture. NOTE: Veteran must be alive when the submission is made. The French Government will not acknowledge receipt, provide status, or tell if disapproved. It will just arrive in the mail if approved. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 17
18 Korean Government Awards for Korean War Veterans The Korean Government has presented several awards for Korean War Veterans over the years: Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal and Certificates for 50 and 60 year Anniversaries. Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal: The medal is an expression of appreciation from the South Korean government to US service men and women who served in the Korean conflict. To be eligible, the veterans must have served in country during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, It is also available for the veterans who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of If a veteran was a Navy service member and had served aboard a naval vessel, then he or she is eligible if the naval vessel was assigned into Korean waters during the 1950 to 1953 time frame. Fill out the form located at: If traveling to Korea it will be presented in an official ceremony. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 18
19 Korean Government Awards for Korean War Veterans 50th Anniversary Certificate: This was a certificate available for Veterans that served in Korea, its territorial waters, or airspace from 25 June 1950 to 31 January Only the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs has them. But will take submissions from any state th Anniversary Certificate: This was a certificate available for Veterans that served in Korea, its territorial waters, or airspace from 25 June 1950 to 27 July It was a joint effort between the Korean government and the DoD 60 th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee. However, it is no long available, since the committee has been disbanded. Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM): KDSM is a service medal to give special recognition for the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the U.S. armed forces who have served or are serving in the Republic of Korea from the time period 28 July 1954 till a time determined by the Secretary of Defense. al%20kdsm Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 19
20 230 + Stores & Services Offering Military Discounts There is no way we can ever properly thank members of the US Military for all that they have done. They are certainly not paid enough for their work and their great sacrifice. Iraq and Afghanistan have been particularly tough and stressful for members of the military, their families and loved ones. We have found 200+ stores and services doing their part to make life easier by offering discounts to active, reserve, and retired members of the US Military and their immediate family members. Site includes: Restaurants: Applebee's, Arby's, A&W, Back Yard Burgers, Barnhill's, Sonic Travel: AmTrak, Best Western, Choice Hotels, Continental Airlines, Cruise lines Car Care: AutoZone, Big 10 Tires, Checker Auto Parts, Jiffy Lube, Meineke Cell Phone Service Discounts: Alltel, Cingular, Sprint/NexTel, T-Mobile Clothing and Shoes: Aeropostale, The Children's Place, Dress Barn, Foot Action Entertainment: Anheuser-Busch Amusement Parks, Blockbuster, Disney Resorts Others: AT&T, Geico, Sears Portrait Studio, Apple Computers, Bass Pro Shops Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 20
21 U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance The Armed Forces Legal Assistance (AFLA) Web site is a joint initiative of the Armed Forces legal assistance offices that aims to provide general legal information to the military community to enhance its readiness. The information provided through this Web site is for educational and general information purposes only. It is not legal advice. Site includes: Consumer and Financial Affairs Deployment Readiness Disaster Assistance Family Law Immigration Military Benefits Powers of Attorney Real Property Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Taxation Voting Wills & Estate Planning Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 21
22 Definition of a Veteran (US Code Title 38 Veterans Benefits, Part I General Provisions, Chapter 1 General, Section 101 Definitions) The term veteran means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. Eligibility for Benefits: Active Duty: Discharged under other than dishonorable conditions Active service means full-time service, other than active duty for training Member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, Environmental Science Services Administration or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Selected Reserve or National Guard Duty: Completed six years of honorable service; Active Duty, not for training for 181 days; or Active Duty, not for training for 90 days during a period of war. Current war periods: Prior to Vietnam War (Mexican Border Period , World War I , World War II , and Korean War ). Vietnam War: Aug. 5, 1964 (Feb. 28, 1961, for veterans who served in country before Aug. 5, 1964), through May 7, Gulf War: Aug. 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 22
23 Compensation Disability Monthly Rate 10 Percent $ Percent Percent Percent Percent 836-1, Percent 1,059-1, Percent 1,334-1, Percent 1,551-1, Percent 1,743-2, Percent 2,906-3,447 Additional child from $78 to $260 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Basic Rate $1, Additional: Each Child $310 Aid and Attendance $310 Housebound $145 Add $266 if 100% disabled for 8 years prior to death Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 23
24 VA Form Requirement Changes 38 CFR Parts 3, 19. and 20 Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 186 / Thursday, September 25, 2014 / Rules and Regulations Effective 24 March 2015 Veterans can no longer file a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs by writing an informal statement on any piece of paper. Veterans can only use a specific standardized claim or appeal forms found online. VA Form Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/ or Pension, Survivors Pension, or Other Benefits. VA Form EZ, Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits. VA Form EZ, Application for Pension. VA Form EZ, Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension and accrued benefits. VA Form , Notice of Disagreement. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 24
25 VA Statistics and Potentially eligible for VA benefits and services 21,894,286 Veterans In 30 September 2014, there were 5,829,315 Veterans receiving VA benefits and/or services (26.6%). $161.2 billion for Veteran s benefits and services $59.4 billion for health care $75.3 billion for benefits 4.26 million Veterans receive compensation or pension $230.0 million for the national cemetery system 8.97 million Veterans in the VA s health care system 2.9 million sought care in million sought care in 2011, with over 60 million outpatient visits VA operates 1,400 medical facilities hospitals, 1,221 outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 47 domiciliaries, 300 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 home-care programs Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 25
26 VA Statistics (cont) VA Locations - 56 regional offices and 131 national cemeteries in 39 states and Puerto Rico VA Home Loans 2.19 million Vets have home loans $220.8 billion in loans, 90% use no down payment VA Insurance 6.56 million policy holders Valued at $1.3 trillion VA Supports as of September 2014 Civil War 1 dependent child (father served in the Civil War) Spanish American War 49 dependent children and 43 spouses Mexican Border - 3 children and 9 spouses World War I 1,757 dependent children and 1,472 spouses. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 26
27 VA Statistics Potentially eligible for VA benefits and services And do not use them VA Education 0.92 million Veterans and active-duty personnel, 106,092 reservists and National Guardsmen, and 80,079 survivors receive education or training benefits 20% are first time recipients 95% of active duty sign up for the GI Bill (cost about $1,200) only 70% ever use it when they get out 7% of Veterans who separated before 1997 used up all their benefits by the 10 year limit Non-veterans (41%) were more likely than Veterans (15%) to enroll in a bachelor s degree program VA Claims Over 1.6 million have served since 2001 in OEF/OIF As of 2007, only 223,564 Veterans have filed a claim Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 27
28 Department of Veterans Affairs Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 28
29 Veteran Records Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 29
30 National Personnel Records Center Fire Why Request Records from evetrecs See what they system has Get set of medals free Impact 1973 Fire Army (80% Loss) 1 Nov Jan 1950 Air Force (75% Loss) 25 Sep Jan 1964 Awards made after Separation Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 30
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33 Department of Veterans Affairs -- Medical and Administration-- Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 33
34 Department of Veterans Affairs Two Major Branches Medical and Administration Key Forms Medical - VA Form 10-10EZ Application for Health Benefits Administration - VA Form EZ Application for Compensation or Pension Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 34
35 Department of Veterans Affairs -- Medical -- Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 35
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38 VA Copayment Rates Type of Care Who must Pay a Co-payment Co-payment Amount Out Patient Care Medications Extended Care Non-service-connected disability (except WWI veterans, former POWs and veterans with a Purple Heart and Income above the Means Test threshold based on veteran family's income and net worth (higher income veterans). Veterans in Priority Groups 2 through 7 must pay this co-payment whenever they obtain medication from VA on an out-patient basis for treatment of a Non-service-connected disability. Priority Group 1 veterans and veterans on a VA pension are not required to make medication co-payments. Non-service-connected disability, and Income about the threshold for the VA Form EC(higher income veterans). If you have a compensable service connected disability or are receiving care relative to exposure or experience, you will not have to make co-payments for Extended Care $15 for each basic care outpatient visit. $50 for each specialty care outpatient visit $0 for preventive screenings, immunizations, lab test, film radiology an EKGs. $8 - $9 for each 30-day(or less) supply of medication, including over-the-counter medications. The total amount of co-payments payable in a calendar year is capped at $960 for Priority Groups 2 through 6. There is currently no cap for Priority Group 7 Extended care co-payments vary from veteran to veteran and are based on ability to pay. Up to $97 for each day nursing home care, institutional geriatric evaluation. Up to $15 for each day of adult day health care, non institutional respite care, or noninstitutional geriatric evaluation. Up to $5 for domicilary care Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 38
39 Financial Assessment (Means Test) county name veteran only + 1 dependent + 2 dependent + 3 dependent + 4 dependent + 5 dependent + 6 dependent + 7 dependent Angelina County $30965 $35365 $39765 $44165 $47740 $51260 $54780 $58300 Nacogdoches County $32670 $37345 $42020 $46640 $50380 $54120 $57860 $61600 San Augustine County $30965 $35365 $39765 $44165 $47740 $51260 $54780 $58300 Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 39
40 VA Priority Groups (1/3) Priority Group 1 Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 50% or more Veterans assigned a total disability rating for compensation based on unemployability Priority Group 2 Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 30% or 40% Priority Group 3 Veterans who are former POWs. Veterans awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Veterans awarded the Medal of Honor. Veterans whose discharge was for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty. Veterans with VA Service-connected disabilities rated 10% or 20%. Veterans awarded special eligibility classification under Title 38, U.S.C., 1151, benefits for individuals disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation. Priority Group 4 Veterans who are receiving aid and attendance or housebound benefits Veterans who have been determined by VA to be catastrophically disabled Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 40
41 VA Priority Groups (2/3) Priority Group 5 Nonservice-connected Veterans and noncompensable Service-connected Veterans rated 0%, whose annual income and/or net worth are not greater than the VA financial thresholds. Veterans receiving VA Pension benefits. Veterans eligible for Medicaid benefits. Priority Group 6 Compensable 0% Service-connected Veterans. Veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during atmospheric testing or during the occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Project 112/SHAD participants. Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations from August 2, 1990, through November 11, Veterans who served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998, as follows: Veterans discharged from active duty on or after January 28, 2003, for five years post discharge Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 41
42 VA Priority Groups (3/3) Priority Group 7 Veterans with incomes below the geographic means test (GMT) income thresholds and who agree to pay the applicable copayment. Priority Group 8 Veterans with gross household incomes above the VA national income threshold and the geographically-adjusted income threshold for their resident location and who agrees to pay copays Veterans eligibility for enrollment: Noncompensable 0% service-connected and: Subpriority a: Enrolled as of January 16, 2003, and who have remained enrolled since that date and/ or placed in this subpriority due to changed eligibility status. Subpriority b: Enrolled on or after June 15, 2009 whose income exceeds the current VA National Income Thresholds or VA National Geographic Income Thresholds by 10% or less Veterans eligible for enrollment: Nonservice-connected and: Subpriority c: Enrolled as January 16, 2003, and who remained enrolled since that date and/ or placed in this subpriority due to changed eligibility status Subpriority d: Enrolled on or after June 15, 2009 whose income exceeds the current VA National Income Thresholds or VA National Geographic Income Thresholds by 10% or less Veterans not eligible for enrollment: Veterans not meeting the criteria above: Subpriority e: Noncompensable 0% service-connected Subpriority g: Nonservice-connected Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 42
43 Department of Veterans Affairs -- Administrative -- Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 43
44 VA Claims VA Form Intent to File a Claim VA Form EZ Veteran s Application for Compensation and / or Pension Claims Facts million claims processed in % will be denied % of those denied will be erroneous 58% will take longer than 125 days (403,761 claims) 7% will be lost % completely lost Approximately 686,861 pending claims (in ,000 claims) Oldest Claim = 10 years old 4% are older than 2 years. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 44
45 VA Claim Preparation Must submit required forms clock starts then Claim based on three things: Service connected incident presumptive, medical records, other source for documentation (buddy statements) Have the medical issue now Show link of disability from incident to now Do your homework and do not rely on your memory: Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) Disability Ratings Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans Relief; Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities Use Google for comments from other Veterans based on conditions Talk about worst day, not best day BUT never lie!!! NEVER go directly to VA use a Veterans Service Officer Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 45
46 VA Appeals Use a Veteran s Service Organization Over half of cases reversed or returned for reconsideration upon appeal 2015 Board of Veterans Appeals Statistical Data Appeals Filed 122,466 Appeals Certified 69,957 Appeals Pending Certification 52,509 Certified Cases Pending at start of ,778 and end 81,022 Average Time 562 days Number of Board Members 634 members Appeals Status Decisions 52,304 Allowed 31.8% Remanded 47.07% Denied 17.78% Using Veterans Service Organization average of 19.1% denied Veteran Alone 30.1% denied Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 46
47 Life Cycle of a VA Appeal Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 47
48 Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) DBQ can be used by private health care provider Use to prep for any Compensation and Pension Exam 70 DBQs listing most conditions Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 48
49 Disability Ratings Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans Relief; Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 49
50 Disability Ratings Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans Relief; Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 50
51 Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 51
52 Schedule for Rating Disabilities CFR Title 38, Chapter 1, Part 4, Section 4.25 Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 52
53 Service Organizations Disabled American Veterans (DAV) American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Purple Heart Association Texas Veterans Commission Texas Veterans Land Board Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 53
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56 Agent Orange Registry Ensure all who were exposed receive appropriate medical care. Vietnam from 9 January May 1975 Service on land in Vietnam or on the inland waterways of Vietnam (Brown Water Veterans) Blue Water Navy from 9 January May 1975 Must provide proof of exposure Thailand Military Bases from 9 January May 1975 Exposed during the testing, transporting, or spraying of Agent Orange or other herbicides in the U.S. and outside the U.S. Guam (Sep 1968 Jun 1978) Korea in the DMZ from 1 April August 1971 Contacts VA or Vietnam Veterans of America ( ) Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 56
57 agentorange/index.asp Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 57
58 Why Register? Recognized as Service Connected 12 Cancers: Chloracne; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Soft tissue sarcoma; Hodgkin s disease; Porphyria cutanea tarda; Multiple myeloma; Respiratory cancers larynx, trachea, and bronchus; Prostate cancer; Acute and subacute transient peripheral neuropathy Al Amyloidosis Type 2 diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Spina bifida in veterans with children ( ; or spinabifda@aol.com) NEW (13 October 2009) Chronic B-cell Leukemias hairy cell, Parkinson s, and ischernic heart disease Free Medical Exam - Used for future claims with VA Become part of the program, so that you will always be kept informed Currently 100,000 new claims filed monthly based on new rulings Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 58
59 agentorange/shiplist/index.asp Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 59
60 Gulf War Registry Mission Ensure all who served in the Gulf receive appropriate medical care Investigate and explain Gulf War illnesses, informing veterans and public of progress and findings Put in place all required military doctrine, and personnel and medical policies, and procedures to protect forces in the future. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 60
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62 Why Register Service Connected Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig s disease 13 signs or symptoms of undiagnosed illness Fibromyalgia Chronic fatigue syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome Infectious Diseases: Brucellosis, Campylobacter jejuni, Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), Malaria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Nontyphoid Salmonella, Shigella, Visceral leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus Free Medical Exam - Used for future claims with VA Become part of the program, so that you will always be kept informed POCs Veterans: (PGW-VETS) Active Duty: Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 62
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64 Mission Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Ensure all who served in these operations receive appropriate medical care Similar to actions taken for Agent Orange and Gulf War. Benefits from Gulf War Registry still applies, since 1991 Gulf War has not been declared officially ended. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 64
65 Service Connected Why Register with VA Infectious Diseases: Brucellosis, Campylobacter jejuni, Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), Malaria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Nontyphoid Salmonella, Shigella, Visceral leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus Free Medical Exam - Used for future claims with VA Five Years of Cost Free Health Care 180 Day Dental Benefit Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 65
66 Websites for OIF and OEF - Provides information and assistance. ndex.asp - Listing of current information War- Related Illness and Injury Study Center. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 66
67 Veterans-Health.aspx Check here for other possible Presumptive Conditions Exposures: radiation and chemical Experiments and Tests: Project SHAD (Shipboard Hazard and Defense) Traumatic Brain Injury Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 67
68 Guidance Worst Case Not Best Case You re Not a Doctor If Not for You, Your Family Use It of Lose It Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 68
69 Review of Steps (1/3) You have to fill out the paperwork, you cannot get anything for nothing. Minimum, need a copy of your DD214 Discharge. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Military Personnel Records Apply for DD214 and medical and personnel records. Two Procedures Medical and Administrative (Compensation) Medical Only gets you into the medical system, not compensation. VA Form 10-10EZ or online at the Veterans ON-line APPlication (VANAPP) Website - enefits_myeb_vonapp1 Based on priority and how applying. (Do not get wrapped up on financial information requirements). Gets you into the VA Medical system. See a VA Doctor at least once a year to keep your file current. Always highlight problems that you are applying compensation for. Worst Day, Not Best Day when discussing symptoms. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 69
70 Review of Steps (2/3) Administrative You have to apply for compensation, not automatic. VA Form Intent to File a Claim. Used to start the Clock on a Claim by establishing an effective date of a claim. One year to submit the VA Form EZ. VA Form EZ Compensation and Pension Program Application. Must use for all claims, no longer will a simple letter be used. Has to be done if compensation is going to be paid. List anything that has happened while in the service. Do not assume it is not service connected - You re Not a Doctor Three methods of service connection Presumptive Condition Military Assignments, Location, MOS, Work Location. Medical Records It is in your medical file or occurred within one year of getting out. Supporting Documentation Letters, pictures, statements, etc. from fellow service members supporting injury occurred while in the service. Compensation and Pension Physical Exam 3 6 months after received by VA Worst Case, not Best Case Have to make the appointments Once Decision Made Not happy, appeal the decision The determination letter, tells you how to apply for future benefits. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 70
71 Review of Steps (3/3) Backup Documentation Do not delay submitting paperwork for the 100% solution. Clock starts when paperwork submitted, not completed. If medical records not at VA, submit copy with application. If civilian records, try to have Doctor state, In my medical opinion, this is a result of military service. Civilian medical is suppose to provide at no cost. If first time application, must have copy of DD214, Report of Separation, to show prove of military service. Remember Do not miss deadlines if you do, whole process starts over Veteran was nonresponsive. Government agency, not made to be simple or easy. Not there for profit, there for job security. Do not ASSUME you have to keep checking and making sure the information is correct. Until process is complete, check once a month on medical appointments and administrative progress. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 71
72 Lesson Survivor Outwit Outplay Outlast Nike Just Do It Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 72
73 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions. I m not gonna answer your questions. President George W. Bush Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 73
74 Other Programs Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) - Combat-Related Special Compensation (CSRC) - TRICARE for Life Army Veteran Medals Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) - Military Records - Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 74
75 VeteranAid.org American Veterans Institute. Helps Veterans apply for VA Improved Pensions Low Income. Eligibility: To qualify financially, an applicant must have on average less than $80,000 in assets, EXCLUDING their home and vehicles.. Basic Pension: A veteran alone must have countable income LESS than: $11,830/yr. A veteran with a spouse must have countable income LESS than: $15,493/yr. A surviving spouse must have countable income LESS than: $7,498/yr. A surviving spouse with a dependent must have countable income LESS than: $9,815/yr. Housebound Benefit: A veteran alone must have countable income of LESS than: $13,664/yr. A veteran with a spouse must have countable income LESS than: $17,126/yr. A spouse alone must have countable income LESS than: $14,457/yr. A spouse with a dependent must have countable income LESS than: $18,120/yr. Aid & Attendance: A veteran alone must have countable income LESS than: $18,654/yr. A veteran with a spouse must have countable income LESS than: $22,113/yr. A spouse alone must have countable income LESS than: $11,985/yr. A spouse with a dependent must have countable income LESS than: $14,298/yr. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 75
76 Other Links (1/4) Department of Defense. Medicare and Medicaid Services. Social Security Administration. If your active military service occurred From 1957 through 1967, we will add the extra credits to your record when you apply for Social Security benefits. From 1968 through 2001, you do not need to do anything to receive these extra credits. The credits were automatically added to your record. After 2001, there are no special extra earnings credits for military service. Foundation of American Veterans is a nonprofit organization to help Veterans. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. U. S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 76
77 Other Links (2/4) United States Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Homepage veterans.house.gov United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs Homepage - Location of Military ID Card offices. Defense Financing and Accounting Service. TRICARE military s health benefits. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 77
78 Other Links (3/4) - Texas Veterans Land Board. - Texas Veterans Commission. TVC Fund for Veterans Assistance Texas Veterans Online. Unofficial military website. Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 78
79 Other Links (4/4) Military, Veterans, and Patriotic Service Organizations of America website provides list of different organizations that support active and former military members and family members. Association For Service Disabled Veterans. Any Solider Inc. how to unofficially support soldiers Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 79
80 Contact Information Mail: Angelina College Procurement Assistance Center PO Box 1768 Lufkin, TX Location: Angelina College Campus, Community Services Building 3500 South First Street (Highway 59), south side of Lufkin Telephone: (936) Fax: (936) and Website: and Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 80
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83 Texas Veterans Texas Veterans Commission Created by the Fortieth Texas Legislature in 1927 as the Veterans State Service Office to assist veterans by informing them of their rights and applying for entitlements. Renamed the Veterans Affairs Commission in 1947 and again in 1985 as the Texas Veterans Commission. It has the mission to guarantee that Texas Veterans and their families receive all the rights and entitlements provided for veterans by law. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 83
84 Benefits for Texas Veterans (1/3) Claims Representation & Counseling TVC has Veteran Service Officers Veteran Employment Services TVC has employment representatives Veterans Education Hazelwood Act Besides GI Bill, 150 credit hours for Veteran and family members Fund for Veterans Assistance Provides funds to organizations that supports Veterans Veterans Preference & Military Service Credit 5 year credit for military service Contract Preferences 20% SDVOSB registered with HUB program and priority if all things equal Free Recording of Discharges Texas Veterans Land Board Loan Programs Land, Housing, and Home Improvement Loans Texas State Veterans Homes Texas State Veterans Cemetery Program Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 84
85 Benefits for Texas Veterans (2/3) Specialty License Plates Parking Placards & Registration of Vehicles for Disabled Veterans 50% disability rating or 40% with amputation $3.00 vehicle registration on one vehicle Special Parking Privileges Free Drivers License for Disabled Veterans at 60% Disability Rating All Veterans can add Veteran to their license for Free Fishing & Hunting Licenses for Disabled Veterans at 60% Disability Rating No Cost Medical Records Concealed Handgun License Fees reduced at 50% Disability Rating State Park Admission Free at 60% Disability Rating Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 85
86 Benefits for Texas Veterans (3/3) Taps for Vouchers Program 6 to 12 th graders can play Taps and receive $25 voucher for higher education. No limit to the number of Vouchers. Property Tax Exemptions Based on Disability Rating 100% Disability Ratings pay no property tax Disability Rating At Least: But less than: Tax Exemption 10% through 30% First $ 5,000 of appraised value 31% through 50% First $ 7,500 of appraised value 51% through 70% First $ 10,000 of appraised value 71% or 100% First $ 12,000 of appraised value Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 86
87 Texas Veterans Texas Veterans Land Board Since the days of the Texas Republic, Texas has given its veterans land in recognition of their military service. In the days of Sam Houston, that debt for service was paid to Texas veterans in grants of land. Following World War II, this tradition was continued with the creation of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) in 1946 to administer a new program which would provide low-interest, long-term loans to Texas veterans for the purchase of land. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 87
88 Texas Veterans Texas Veterans Land Board (TVLB) TVLB Direct Loan - $325,000 for purchase of a home. TVLB Home Improvement Program - $25,000 to make substantial repairs to primary residence. TVLB Land Program - $80,000 for the purchase of a tract of land. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 88
89 Texas Veterans Texas State Veterans Home (SVH) Program Texas established a veterans home in Austin in 1887 for its brave and deserving Civil War heroes. This home was closed and the property sold in the early 1960s. In 1997, the 75th Texas Legislature authorized construction of four veterans homes in Texas. Locations Amarillo, Big Spring, Bonham, El Paso, Floresville, McAllen, Temple, and Tyler (Fall 2011). Services skilled nursing facilities, designed to serve qualified Texas veterans, their spouses, or Gold Star Parents. Costs - $52.47 up to $ per day VA, Medicare, Medicaid can offset costs Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 89
90 Texas Veterans Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) Program In the November 2001 statewide elections, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 7, a constitutional amendment that authorized the creation of up to seven state cemeteries for veterans and their eligible dependents. Locations Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen and Mission. (VA National Cemeteries Fort Bliss, Fort Sam Houston, Dallas, and Houston). Eligibility and Benefits same as VA National Cemeteries. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 90
91 Texas Veterans Military / Veteran Special License Plates If License Plate has Disabled Veteran (50% rating or 40% with amputation) it costs $3.00 for registration and plate There are 51 plates that fit this criteria. Ranges from Disabled Veteran to Disabled Woman Veteran. Medals, Branch of Service, etc. Pearl Harbor Survivor and Purple Heart is included with this. License Plate for Former Prisoner of War and Medal of Honor are free and no registration All other ones you pay the registration fee, but plate is for free. There are 84 other military and veteran plates. The plates are free. However, the county will charge the normal registration fee. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 91
92 Texas Veterans Texas Veterans Portal As a military veteran, you and your family are entitled to benefits earned by virtue of your military service. The purpose of this site is to bring together veteran's benefit and assistance resource information for you as a Texas veteran and your family. Veteran's benefit information has been collected from Federal and State agencies to bring together a comprehensive collection of links to provide you with the latest veteran's benefit information. The website contains information to assist you and your family in buying a home or land, receiving education benefits, finding a job, finding health care resources, and much more. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 92
93 Texas Veterans Military Veteran Peer Network The Military Veteran Peer Network is an affiliation of Service Members, Veterans and Family Members dedicated to establish camaraderie and trust with each other, identifying and vetting community resources and, collectively, contributing to the communities where we live. The Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is a collaborative program between the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) and Texas Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs). DSHS began developing mental health services for veterans and their families in 2009 using peer-to-peer counseling services. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 93
94 Texas Veterans ements/ shtml Texas Veterans App This app gives U.S. military veterans free, direct access to the national Veterans Crisis Line and Hotline for Women Veterans, as well as the Texas Military Veteran Peer Network and Texas Veterans Portal. The Connect with Texas Veterans option provides a number for users to call and request help with connecting to other veterans within their geographical area of Texas. Updated: 13 June 2016 Slide 94
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