VA HEALTHCARE
What card do veterans usually need to check into VA appointments?
Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC)
What document is commonly used to start a disability claim?
What is a DD214?
What famous education benefit helps pay for college or training?
What is the GI Bill?
What type of home loan benefits is offered through the VA?
VA Home Loan
Which branch is known as "The Few, The Proud"?
What is the United States Marine Corp?
TRUE OR FALSE
Veterans can use VA healthcare and private insurance together.
TRUE
What does a disability percentage rating represent?
Severity of service-connected conditions
Can GI Bill benefits be transferred to dependents?
What is Yes?
TRUE OR FALSE:
VA home loans always require a down payment.
False
This branch is the oldest in the U.S. military
What is the Army?
What phone number can veterans call during a mental health crisis?
988 then Press 1
What organization often helps veterans file claims for free?
Veteran Service Organization (VSOs)
This GI Bill expansion program helps veterans attend some of the most expensive private colleges
What is the Yellow Ribbon Program?
Name one emergency resource veterans can use if facing homelessness.
VA housing assistance, HUD-VASH, local veteran organization
What does MRE stand for?
What is Meal-Ready to Eat?
What is the name of the online portal veterans use to manage appointments and records?
VA Health and Benefits or My HealtheVet
TRUE OR FALSE:
Veterans can work while receiving VA disability benefits.
True(in many cases)
TRUE OR FALSE:
Veterans can use education benefits for some online programs
TRUE
What benefit may help veterans lower property taxes in some states?
Veteran property tax exemption/reduction
What military phrase means waiting around after being told to rush?
What is "Hurry up and wait"?
Name one services the VA may provide besides doctor visits.
Mental Health services, physical therapy , prescriptions, vision care, caregiver support
What does "services-connected" mean?
The illness or injury was causes or worsened by military service
What is the monthly housing payment connected to GI Bill schooling often called?
Housing allowance or BAH-style payment
What type of counseling can veterans often receive for free regarding finances or housing?
Financial counseling or housing counseling
Name one free or discounted thing many businesses offer veterans.
Meals, gym membership, retail discounts, movie tickets, etc.