Where can I find guidance and assistance on how to get my veterans benefits started?

PFC Steven Flores — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:57:58 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2018 5:13 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:13:31 -0500

There are several avenues: Try contacting the VA to see what paperwork is to be started. Or, you can contact MilitaryOneSource @ [login to see] or you can visit their website to see what can be done

http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

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Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jan 15 at 2018 5:15 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:15:44 -0500

PFC Steven Flores: I would phone/visit your local DAV office. They will be able to assist you, Private First Class Flores.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2018 7:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:27:26 -0500

Learn your way around these two sites.
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/
https://www.vets.gov/education/eligibility/

For more info you'd need to specify what types of benefits you're looking to start.

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Response by SFC Andrew Miller made Jan 16 at 2018 10:35 AM

SFC Andrew Miller — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:35:18 -0500

Contact your local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) or VA accredited representative. You can find a CVSO here if your state has them http://nacvso.org/. You can search for accredited representatives here http://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp .

Response by Cpl Joseph Flanigan made Apr 14 at 2019 3:13 PM

Cpl Joseph Flanigan — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:13:27 -0400

The VA has several benefit channels. You can find at
https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/Applying.asp
* But, if you want VA Health (Medical), take your DD-214 into any VA hospital or community clinic and as the staff to enroll you. To find the nearest VA, google va clinic near me
* The staff will take your photo. If the enrollment is approved, you will receive your VA id in the mail. While you are with the staff, ask them to approve you for MyHealthVet messaging.
* VHA (Veterans Health Administration) operates like an HMO. Every vet is assigned a GP and the GP is the gateway to specialists. Unlike the HMO, the veteran and specialist can dialog directly. The fist VHA clinic visit will be with the GP.
*Once enrolled, some medical benefits require a clinic visit once every 2 years. Plan to have the VA do your annual physical.

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