Veterans Benefits For Dummies

Rod Powers is a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters. A military author, his articles have appeared in numerous military and civilian publications. Powers is the co-author of the successful ASVAB For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and serves as a military guide for About.com.

Introduction. Part I: Benefit ting From Benefits. Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Veterans Benefits. Chapter 2: Determining Veteran Status and Qualifying for Benefits. Chapter 3: Navigating Your Way through the Red Tape of Claims and Appeals. Part II: A Healthy Look at Medical Care and Compensation Programs. Chapter 4: Veterans Affairs Healthcare. Chapter 5: Tricare: The Military's Health Insurance. Chapter 6: Disability Compensation and Pensions. Chapter 7: Getting Your Military Retirement Pay. Chapter 8: Carrying On: Payments and Benefits for Survivors. Chapter 9: Burial and Memorial Benefits. Part III: Understanding Education and Employment Programs. Chapter 10: Advancing Your Education through the GI Bill. Chapter 11: Aid and Vocational Training for Disabled and Homeless Veterans. Chapter 12: Veterans' Job Preference & Small Business Loans. Part IV: Home Is Where the Heart Is - Except When You're Traveling! Chapter 13: Financing Your Dream House: VA Home Loan Guarantees. Chapter 14: There's No Place Like (A Military Retirement) Home. Chapter 15: Shopping Until You Drop. Chapter 16: Things to Do, Places to See: Travel Benefits. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Places to Get Help with Veterans Benefits. Chapter 18: Ten T ips for Avoiding Problems with Your VA Benefit Claims. Chapter 19: Ten T ips for Traveling via the Military. Part VI: Appendixes. Index.