Meet eligibility requirements, gather the right documents, and earn the benefits due you Want to take full advantage of your military benefits? This concise, plain–English guide explains the various programs available to you and your family, and helps you properly file applications, claims, and appeals. You?ll make sense of the often–confusing world of the Department of Veterans Affairs and see exactly how to get the benefits you need and deserve. Understand your status — based on length, type, place, and period of service, know where you stand as a veteran Work with the VA and service offices — evaluate the VA healthcare program and Tricare, the DOD healthcare system Navigate the VA disability compensation and application process — understand disability ratings and available programs including CRSC Find your way home — use a low–interest loan to finance your dream house or retire gracefully in a military home ...