Navy Veterans Benefits

By Cindy Hoffman

Navy veterans are eligible for many benefits, ranging from job assistance and career planning to health care, home loans, life insurance and burial assistance. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for many of these programs. Navy veterans must receive a general or honorable discharge to qualify for benefits.

U.S. Navy veterans with service-related disabilities may qualify for a monthly benefit ranging from $123 to more than $3,100 The amount is based on the veteran's level of disability and the number of dependents. Veterans who were injured during active duty or whose disease was made worse while on active duty may qualify for this tax-free benefit.

http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
800-827-1000

The Veterans Administration Health Care program provides health care for male and female U.S. Navy veterans at more than 1,400 medical centers and clinics across the country. It is not restricted to those who served in combat or for combat -related injuries. Services include preventive care, outpatient diagnosis and treatment and inpatient diagnosis and treatment. Navy veterans may also be eligible for assistance purchasing prescription medicines and medical supplies.

877-222-VETS (8387)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Most U.S. Navy veterans are eligible for VA home loans, which are guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. One big plus of a VA home loan is that in most cases no down payment is required. Navy veterans must obtain a certificate of eligibility before obtaining a VA-backed loan. Veterans may then apply for a VA loan with any mortgage lender that participates in the home loan program.

VA Loan Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 20729
Winston-Salem, NC 27120
888-244-6711
http://vip.vba.va.gov

Free burial benefits for U.S. Navy veterans include a grave site at a national cemetery, opening and closing of the grave, a headstone, a U.S. burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. The Veterans Affairs Cemetery Administration operates 131 national cemeteries in 39 states and Puerto Rico. In some cases, a burial allowance is available from the Veterans Benefits Administration. For more information about burial benefits, call: 800-827-1000.

http://www.lenderva.com