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VA »  Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs » Publications »Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and SurvivorsOffice of Public and Intergovernmental AffairsFederal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors2012 Online Edition- Introduction and Acronyms
- Chapter 1: VA Health Care Benefits 
- Chapter 2: Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities
- Chapter 3: VA Pensions
- Chapter 4: Education and Training
- Chapter 5: Home Loan Guaranty
- Chapter 6: VA Life Insurance
- Chapter 7: Burial and Memorial Benefits
- Chapter 8: Reserve and National Guard
- Chapter 9: Special Groups of Veterans
- Chapter 10: Transition Assistance
- Chapter 11: Dependents and Survivors Health Care
- Chapter 12: Dependents and Survivors Benefits
- Chapter 13: Appeals of VA Claims Decisions
- Chapter 14: Military Medals and Records
- Chapter 15: Other Federal Benefits
- VA Facilities 
2012 Print Editions
The 2012 version of the Federal Benefits for Veterans Dependents and Survivors.

2012 PDF Version

La versión en Español del folleto "Beneficios Federales para los Veteranos, Dependientes y Supervivientes" (edicion 2012).

La PDF versión 2012
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