Part I: Benefit ting From Benefits.

Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Veterans Benefits.

Chapter 2: Determining Veteran Status and Qualifying for Benefits.

Chapter 3: Navigating Your Way through the Red Tape of Claims and Appeals.

Part II: A Healthy Look at Medical Care and Compensation Programs.

Chapter 4: Veterans Affairs Healthcare.

Chapter 5: Tricare: The Military’s Health Insurance.

Chapter 6: Disability Compensation and Pensions.

Chapter 7: Getting Your Military Retirement Pay.

Chapter 8: Carrying On: Payments and Benefits for Survivors.

Chapter 9: Burial and Memorial Benefits.

Part III: Understanding Education and Employment Programs.

Chapter 10: Advancing Your Education through the GI Bill.

Chapter 11: Aid and Vocational Training for Disabled and Homeless Veterans.

Chapter 12: Veterans’ Job Preference & Small Business Loans.

Part IV: Home Is Where the Heart Is — Except When You’re Traveling!

Chapter 13: Financing Your Dream House: VA Home Loan Guarantees.

Chapter 14: There’s No Place Like (A Military Retirement) Home.

Chapter 15: Shopping Until You Drop.

Chapter 16: Things to Do, Places to See: Travel Benefits.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Places to Get Help with Veterans Benefits.

Chapter 18: Ten T ips for Avoiding Problems with Your VA Benefit Claims.

Chapter 19: Ten T ips for Traveling via the Military.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Index.