Benefits Fact Sheets

• Additional Benefits Checklist (PDF) - An overview of benefits available to Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
• Agent Orange (PDF) - What it is, problems, exposure, conditions, compensation, and more information.
• Burial Benefits (PDF) - What it is, who is eligible, how much does it pay, how to apply, and other related benefits.
• Burn Pit Exposure Presumptive Conditions - What it is, problems, conditions, who is effected, and more information.
• California College Fee Waiver Program (PDF) (Application) (PDF) (VSD-021) (PDF) (Eligibility Calculator) (Plan A/Chapter 35 Waiver) (PDF) - Three plans for dependents of deceased or disabled California Veterans. Please Note: We are still primarily processing fee waivers by email. Please send all required documents for the fee waiver to [email protected]. For Verification of Non-Filing Letters, please contact the California Franchise Tax Board or IRS either online or on the phone numbers listed on the second page of the DVS-40. All approved fee waiver letters will be emailed. 
• Camp Lejeune Water (PDF) - Description, eligibility for veterans and families, related information.
• CHAMPVA Eligibility (PDF) - a program whereby the VA shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries.
• CHAMPVA (PDF) - CHAMPVA For Life (CFL) is not separate from CHAMPVA, it is simply an extension of benefits to certain individuals over age 65.
• Commissary Card & Property Tax Exempt. - Description of eligibility and program requirements for receiving a card for commissary privileges and property tax exemption.
• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) (PDF) (Application) - Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a monthly monetary benefit payable to eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans.
• Disability Compensation (PDF) (Application) - Description, eligibility, how to apply, and other related benefits.
• Disability Pension (PDF) (Application - Disability Pension)- Disability Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans with limited income who are no longer able to work.
  • (Physician’s Statement) (PDF) (In-Home Attendant Certification) (PDF) 
  • (Facility Certification) (PDF) (Power of Attorney (PDF))
• Death Pension (PDF) (Application - Death Pension) (PDF)
  • (Physician’s Statement) (PDF) (In-Home Attendant Certification) (PDF) 
  • (Facility Certification) (PDF). (Power of Attorney (PDF))
• DMV Registration Exempt/DV Plates  (PDF)- Veterans can read and download the forms in this link if they are interested and qualified for vehicle registration exemption/disabled veteran plates.
• Federal Benefits Manual for Veterans and Dependents - 2017 - This link takes you to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Web Site. This site also has Benefit and Healthcare forms available for download.
• Fishing and Hunting License (PDF) - This is the current process and policy for obtaining a fishing and/or hunting license.
• Funeral Honors (PDF) - Military Funeral Honors is a way to show the Nation’s deep gratitude to those who have faithfully defended our country in times of war and peace. It is the final demonstration that a grateful Nation can provide to the veterans’ families.
• Gulf War Veterans (PDF) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers Persian Gulf veterans physical examinations and special eligibility for follow-on care. VA also is compensating veterans under unprecedented regulations addressing undiagnosed conditions.
• Incarcerated Veterans (PDF) - VA can pay certain benefits to veterans who are incarcerated in a Federal, state or local penal institution. However, the amount paid depends on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration.
• Millennium Bill Emergency Care (PDF) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now has the authority to pay for emergency care in non-VA facilities for eligible veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program is retroactive for eligible veterans who have been treated since May 29, 2000.
• Re-Employment Rights & Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (PDF) - Members of the National Guard and Reserves activated for Federal Duty -- their civilian careers and activities interrupted -- are provided protection and rights to offset the hardships imposed by the sudden and unscheduled call to active duty.
• Retiree and Annuitant Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) - Where to inquire, address changes, direct deposit, and more information.
• Spina Bifida & Certain Birth Defects (PDF) - There are three basic eligibility requirements: The parent(s) of a spina bifida child-claimant must have performed active military, naval, or air service in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975.
• Standard Form-180 (SF-180)(PDF) - This form from the National Personnel Records Center helps veterans and their families obtain military records. Primarily, this form is used to help obtain certified DD-214's or equivalent.
• Tricare for Life (PDF) - The most sweeping improvements to the Department of Defense’s healthcare system in nearly 30 years began October 1, 2001. You will gain access to expanded medical coverage known as TRICARE For Life, as long as you are the beneficiary of a uniformed service member who is Medicare-eligible, and have purchased Medicare Part B.

The information presented herein about veteran’s programs is in summary form and is believed to be current and accurate at the time of publication. However, the programs are governed by federal and state laws, and in the event of any conflict between these laws and the information presented herein, the provisions of these laws must control or prevail.