Depending on when you served in the military your benefits may vary. There are several programs designed for the disabled veteran who served during a war time period, but did not have any service connected disabilities. These include monthly monetary benefits, hospitalization, and outpatient medical care.

You may be eligible depending on when you served for a non-service connected pension program for you and your family depending on need. You may also be eligible for medical care, GI home loan, etc.

This program will depend on the veteran being totally disabled and also on the amount of income the veteran currently has.

If you paid into the educational program you have 10 years from discharge to use your GI Bill benefits.

There may be, depending on how long you have been out of the service or if you now have a service connected disability. There are time limits on both programs.

Yes, if you served 24 months or more since September 7, 1980, or if you were released from the service with a medical disability or for medical reasons. Prior to September 7, 1980, you only had to have days in the service for treatment; however, all medical treatment is based on having other than dishonorable service.

All veterans who have other than dishonorable service are eligible for burial in a National Cemetery, a grave marker (headstone) and a US Flag for the next of kin.

As long as your home loan was paid off, as many times as you need it.

Assistance can be provided to assist you develop your claim for these injuries regardless of how long you have been out of the service.

Assistance can be provided to assist veterans in obtaining military records to support their claim for discharge upgrade and submission of same.

Depending on income, as a surviving parent, you may be eligible for compensation.

Depending on whether the veteran incurred an injury or illness in the service could provide monthly payments for children under age 18 or under the age of 22 still in school.

You need to be referred to the program by a doctor, case manager, or commander. You can also self refer or a family member can refer on behalf of a recovering service member or veteran. Visit How Do I Get Help for more information.

A Federal Recovery Coordinator develops a Federal Individualized Recovery Plan with input from the service member or veteran's multidisciplinary heath care team, the service member or veteran, and their family or caregiver. They track the care, management and transition of a recovering service member or veteran through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Every VA Medical Center has an OEF/OIF Care Management Team ready to welcome OEF/OIF veterans and help coordinate your care. Visit How Do I Get Help for more information.

Every VA Medical Center has an OEF/OIF Care Management Team ready to welcome OEF/OIF veterans and help you access care and benefits. Case Managers, who are either nurses or social workers, coordinate patient care activities and help you navigate your way through the VA system. A Transition Patient Advocate (TPA) acts as a personal advocate as you move throughout the VA healthcare system. To contact the OEF/OIF Care Management Team check your local VA medical center web site. You can find the web site using the VA Facility Locator.

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Services are provided at no cost to the veteran or family. The 232 community based Vet Centers are located in all fifty states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

If you can't come to us, we'll come to you. A Transition Patient Advocate (TPA) will travel to your home and meet with you to discuss what the VA can do for you. To contact the OEF/OIF Transition Patient Advocate or OEF/OIF Program Manager, check your local VA medical center web site [VA Facility Locator].

Fisher Houses are temporary lodging facilities designed for the use of families of hospitalized active duty service members and veterans. They are constructed on military installations and VHA facility grounds by the Fisher House Foundation and then donated to DoD or the VA. Fisher Houses are a "home away from home" that provide a warm, compassionate environment where families find support and encouragement from each other. Visit www.socialwork.va.gov/fisher.asp for more information.

Both. The OEF/OIF Program Manager will help you understand all the benefits and services available to you as a U.S. veteran. The Women Veterans Program Manager is a health care professional who serves as an advisor and advocate for women veterans. She works with local VA staff to plan and coordinate health care services for women veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics. She will help you understand the VA system and coordinate the services you may need, from Medical Services to Mental Health to Sexual Abuse Counseling.

There is a Women Veterans Program manager at every VA Medical Center. For more information on the Women Veterans Health Program, read the 'Reaching Out to Women Veterans' Brochure or visit the Women Veterans' Resources page on the VA Mental Health site.

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the term that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred while the veteran was in the military. The VA provides free, confidential counseling and treatment to male and female veterans for mental and physical health conditions related to experiences of MST. You do not need to have reported the incident when it happened or have other documentation that it occurred. For more information about MST, visit: [Military Sexual Trauma (Mental Health) | Military Sexual Trauma (Vet Centers)]

There are VA chaplains at all VA medical centers. They are part of the healthcare team that can provide care for you. You can call the nearest VA medical center and ask to speak with a chaplain. If you need to locate the nearest VA medical center, call 1-877-222-VETS.

Many veterans find the transition from active duty to civilian status to be very stressful. It requires physical, mental and spiritual readjustments. These adjustments often involve family, work status, health status and potentially, all of life. During the readjustment period, it is not unusual for veterans to question the meaning or purpose of their lives. You might find yourself struggling to make sense of what you have seen, been involved in and survived. You may be concerned about the ways you may have "changed". Sometimes it helps to find someone safe and trustworthy to talk with, someone who will be non-judgmental and keep your conversations confidential. A chaplain or member of the clergy might be a good choice for you. You can talk with a VA chaplain about your condition, illness or traumatic event, and how it affects your life and your relationships with others. Chaplain can help you assess your resources for hope and spiritual strength, as well. That can give you strength to heal and cope. You don't have to go through this soul-searching time alone.

It is normal to have some reactions after returning from a war zone. The following resources will give you some information about what to expect after returning from deployment: [Reintegration]

If you or someone you care about is in crisis, call the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1. Your call is free and confidential.

VA has effective treatments for problems with alcohol, drugs, or smoking. The following resources will give you some information about these problems and their treatment. [VA Treatment Programs for Substance Use Problems | Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking]

The most common problems of returning veterans are posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. A VA provider can help sort out whether you might have PTSD and can get you started on effective treatments, if needed. The following resources will give you some information about both PTSD and depression: [PTSD and Depression | VA Rolls Out PTSD Therapy Program | Treating Depression ]

A VA provider can assess you and determine what might be causing the problems you're having. For more information on head injury and other serious injuries, visit: [Head Trauma and Serious Injury]

Some veterans may experience additional challenges due to mental health problems other than those associated with returning from the war zone. The following resources provide information that may help you or your family to understand more about some specific kinds of mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Your VA primary care physician or mental health care provider can answer questions and explain available treatments for these and other disorders. [Mental Illness]

Many returning veterans experience some difficulties with putting their family relationships back on track. The following resource contain some suggestions and strategies to help resolve any "coming home" issues within the family. [Support for Families]

It is unfortunate that some veterans will not get the help they need because they fear the stigma of being labeled as mentally ill. The following resources discuss the advantages of getting treatment for mental health problems. At Vet Centers, counseling is confidential. Also, please be aware that each VA Medical Center has an OEF/OIF Outreach Coordinator who wants very much to have contact with each new veteran. Your coordinator can give you information to help you find the assistance you need. [Getting Assistance]