Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, 2003

Describes the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents. Contains information on benefits and programs that is accurate as of Jan. 1, 2003. (changes may occur during the year as a result of legislative or other requirements.) Chapters: wartime service, special groups, Filipino Vets, health care enrollment, filing VA claims, important documents, Privacy Act, and intro. in Spanish; health care benefits; benefit programs: disability compensation, pension, educ. and training, vocational rehab. and employment, home loan guaranties, children with spina bifida, and life insur.; burial benefits; survivor benefits; women vets; homeless vets; overseas benefits; small and disadvantaged bus.; workplace benefits; misc. programs and benefits; and appeals.