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Benefits of VA GI Bill

benefits of va gi bill VA is an abbreviated form of Department Of Veterans Affairs of US. It was set to protect the interests of the veterans who served the US military and with the introduction of post 9/11 GI bill; they opened up a huge opportunity for the veterans to pursue their education from higher secondary levels to graduation to several other vocational courses. Veterans who became disabled while in defense service are again eligible for some special benefits such as pension, insurance benefits etc.

Disability Compensation

VA sanctions special benefits to the veterans who became disabled during their active service in armed forces and to those who were discharged honorably. Disability benefits vary according to the severity and nature of disablement. It is being paid monthly. Seriously disabled veterans who lost their limbs, eyesight etc will be awarded with a special allowance. Their family members will also receive a higher compensation to take care of their children’s education etc.

Pension

Low income or no-income veterans who are of the age of above 65 years are eligible for Veterans’ pension benefits. Totally disabled young veterans will be eligible for pension. Income benefit is generally set by the US congress. Totally disabled veterans are eligible for the benefit of special care such as Aid and Attendance and home bound benefits. This is actually meant for those who are confined to their bed and are unable to perform their basic functions without others’ help.

Post 9/11 GI Benefits

It is mainly meant for the veterans to continue their education from higher secondary level to graduation and to some other technical courses. They will be given the tuition fee, accommodation facilities etc under post9/11 GI bill. They will be eligible for the highest fee charged by the institutions of their states. Some institutions participate in “Yellow Ribbon Program” which gives additional funds for veterans enrolled in the courses which demands fees exceeding the highest tuition fee structure set by that particular state. Those who served the armed forces actively for 3 years after the Sept 11 of 2001 will get qualified for this special program.

Group Insurance Benefits

Veterans are eligible for group insurance benefits. Beneficiaries (Spouse and children) will get the benefit of the same after the veteran’s death or in the event of severe disablement while in service.

Other Benefit Programs for Veterans

Over and above GI bill benefits, VA offers other education benefits for the survivors and dependent children. This benefit is offered to the dependents of the veterans who have been missed in action, died in action, captured as prisoner of war and totally disabled while in service and bed ridden or hospitalized at the moment. This special educational assistance is calculated on the basis of two-to-one for the money put into account by active members of defense service for educational benefits to be used after discharge from service.

To put it in short, va gi billl with its timely amendments is a real relief rather a boon to the veterans who dedicated their lives to protect their country.