The veterans' practical primer : getting your benefits

Understanding the Department of Veterans Affairs. You and the Department of Veterans Affairs ; Benefits for military veterans

Active duty musts. Out-processing musts ; When you out-process for the last time ; The army career and alumni program ; The separation physical ; Permissive TDY ; Clearing the installation ; Military separation codes ; Entitlements ; DD214 ; Filing the VA claim form

Working with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs ; VA departments

Establishing eligibility for veterans benefits. The importance of establishing eligibility ; Other benefits and services

The claims process. Submitting your claim ; Claims for unknown illnesses ; Laws and regulations regarding claims ; Laws and regulations to consider when preparing your claim ; Effective date of your award

The appeals process. If your claim is denied ; Board of Veterans Appeals ; U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

A closer look at benefits. Payments ; Benefits for selected Reserve and National Guard members ; Educational programs ; Special and limited benefits

Appendices. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia ; Other groups eligible for benefits ; Veterans industry ; Selected laws having to do with the VA ; Dependent indemnity compensation ; Assistance for homeless veterans ; Former Prisoners of War (POWs) ; Home loan guaranty benefits ; Receiving VA benefits while in prison ; Service disabled veterans insurance ; New Philippine Scouts ; Benefits available to Commonwealth Army (USAFEE) and Recognized Guerillas [sic] ; Project 112 and Project SHAD ; Index of terms relating to the VA