Top-up allows VA to reimburse an individual for all or a portion of the charges for a course or courses that are not reimbursed under certain military education programs.
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned.
In order to apply for special monthly compensation for aid and attendance allowance or housebound benefits, you will need to complete VA Form 21-2680. If you are in a nursing home, you will also need to complete VA Form 21-0779.
Veterans who are rated 100% due to service connected disability or in receipt of 100% compensation due to a grant of individual unemployability are entitled to an exemption from taxation of the total appraised value of the Veteran's residence homestead.
10 Year Rule: This rule stipulates that VA cannot entirely revoke your rating for a condition that you have had for a sustained period of 10 years. It is possible for VA to reduce the rating, however, based on evidence gathered from C&P exams.
B. The abbreviation "VA" stands for "Veterans Affairs" which is only part of the Department's full title. "The" is not used before the abbreviation when it is used as a noun. If "VA" is used as an adjective, then "the" will be used in front of "VA." Example, "The VA field facility will prepare the report." c.
Employee Education System (EES) — EES partners with VA, VHA program offices, and Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to provide quality workforce education and training. EES also offers accredited courses and programs, in association with 17 national and two state accrediting bodies.
Disability compensation benefits for Veterans The best way to file for disability compensation is to apply online at .va/disability. Or, you can fax it to: (844) 531-7818 (inside the U.S.) (248) 524-4260 (outside the U.S.)
All you have to do is become 100% disabled while in the military, or be medically retired at about 30% disabled, and then if your disability becomes worse, you can re-file with the VA. If your disability finally gets to the point where you are 100% disabled, you will be eligible for the 100% rating.