Disability Benefits for HIV Positive Veterans
By now most of us are familiar with the availability of Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Social Security Income, but not as well known are the variety of benefits available only to veterans. This article will provide a brief overview of several of the benefits that veterans with HIV/AIDS may qualify for. This will not be an exhaustive list, and if you are a veteran, the best thing for you to do is contact an attorney. Veteran's benefits can be complicated, and there are many requirements to meet in order to receive any or all benefits.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Health Benefits and Services for Veterans
(Separate Website)
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to its customers. Our goal is to share information about these benefits and services to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the care you need. This website is a gateway to the health care services for veterans.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Income Support
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Veterans
(Separate Website)
The website has information on dependency and indemnity compensation ? a financial benefit for eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans
By: Department of Veteran?s Affairs
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Disability Pension Benefits for Veterans
(Separate Website)
The website has information on disability pension benefits, including eligibility information.
By: Department of Veteran's Affairs
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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services for Veterans
(Separate Website)
Serving Disabled Veterans is Our Number One Mission. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is the VA program that assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve employment or enhance their ability to function independently at home and in the community. This web site provides more information about VR&E programs.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
What You Need To Know When You Get SSI Benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet, from the Social Security Administration web site is for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The first part tells about your benefits and what you can expect from Social Security. The second part tells what changes you must report. The third part tells you how you can call Social Security toll free to conduct your Social Security business. The fourth part tells how and when to report changes. The fifth part explains some special rules for people who get SSI disability. The sixth part of the booklet explains other things all SSI recipients should know, and the last part provides additional information about SSI eligibility.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Other Benefits
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
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Spanish / Español
What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits
(Separate Website)
You should, now that you?re receiving Social Security disability benefits. You might think that, because the disability application process is over and your benefits are about to start, you no longer have to worry about Social Security. But what should you do if your condition improves? Or what if you want to go back to work but are afraid of losing your benefits? Knowing the answers to these and other questions now will save you a great deal of time, inconvenience and maybe some money later.
By: Social Security Administration
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