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Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) 
You may be able to continue your education by using part of your military pay to help cover the cost of school. Find out if you can get benefits through the Veterans Educational Assistance Program VEAP a $2-to-$1 government - match program for educational assistance. 

Am I eligible for VEAP benefits? 
You can get these benefits if you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Entered service for the first time between January 1 , 1977, and June 30 , 1985 , and Opened and put money into your VEAP account before April 1 , 1987, and Put in $25 $2,700 on your own , and Finished your first period of service and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge Note: If you re currently on active duty , you must have at least 3 months of contributions available to use your VEAP benefits. 

What benefits can I get? 
Money for tuition 

How do I get VEAP benefits? 


Make sure we've approved your selected program 
If you have questions , we can help you and your school understand the requirements. Call our Education Call Center at 888 - 442 - 4551. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 711. Or go to a VA regional benefit office near you. Find your nearest VA regional benefit office Apply for benefits If you haven't started training yet Submit an Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22 - 1990 online. Apply for education benefits online now You can also apply by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional. Learn more about how to apply for education benefitsNote : If you're on active duty right now, you'll need to have your Education Services Officer approve your enrollment and your Commanding Officer verify your service. If you're not on active duty right now , you'll need to send copy 4 member copy of your DD214, Certificate of Release, or Discharge from Active Duty. If you've already started training Take your VA Form 22 - 1990 application and the member copy of your DD214 to

user: Can you explain the Veterans Educational Assistance Program?

assistant: Veterans Educational Assistance Program or VEAP offers a $2 to $1 government-match program for educational assistance if you use part of your military pay to cover cost of school.

user: What must be true to be eligible for VEAP benefits?

assistant: Did you enter service for the first time between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985?

user: Yes, I entered service between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985.

assistant: Did you open and put money into your VEAP account before April 1, 1987?

user: yes, I money into my VEAP account and opened it before April 1, 1987.

assistant: Did you put in $2700 on your own?

user: Yes, I put $2700 into my VEAP account on my own.

assistant: Did you finish your first period of service and not receive a dishonorable discharge?

user: Yes, I finished my first period of service with no dishonorable discharge.

assistant: The you are eligible for VEAP benefits.
Access and manage your VA benefits and health care 


Health care 
Refill and track your prescriptions Send a secure message to your health care team Schedule and view your appointments View your lab and test results Apply now for VA health care 

Disability 
Check your claim or appeal status View your payment history Upload evidence to support your claim File for a VA disability increase File a claim for compensation 

Education 
Check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits View your payment history Change your current education benefits Compare GI Bill benefits by school Apply for education benefits 

Records 
Get Veteran ID cards Get your VA medical records Download your benefit letters Change your address Request your military records DD214 

Service member benefits 
Find out what benefits you may be eligible for during service and which time - sensitive benefits to consider when separating or retiring. 

Family member benefits 
Learn about the benefits you may qualify for as a spouse, dependent, or survivor. And find out what you're eligible for as a family member caring for a Veteran with disabilities. 

Burials and memorials 
Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran's service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits. 

Careers and employment 
Apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteran - owned small business, and access other career resources. 

Housing assistance 
Find out if you're eligible for a VA - backed home loan. If you have a service - connected disability , see if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently. 

Pension 
Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements. 

Life insurance 
Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful re

user: can you give me details of Access and manage your VA benefits and health care


assistant: you want to know about health care

user: not

assistant: and you want to know the requirements for Disability

user: not

assistant: what general VA benefits and health care information

user: yes

assistant: Educationr
Check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitss
View your payment historys
Change your current education benefits

user: ok how do i register?

assistant: Apply for a printed Veteran ID card , get your VA benefit letters and medical records , and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade

user: and how would the pension be?

assistant: Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements
Feedback Center 
Your feedback is important to us. You can submit a complaint an issue, concern, suspicious activity, or scam, give us positive feedback, or review an already submitted case. If you previously submitted a complaint and Federal Student Aid gave you a response you don't agree with , or you believe is incorrect , follow our procedure for resolving disputes. We encourage you to do this before you contact the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group. The Ombudsman Group is a neutral, informal, and confidential resource to help resolve disputes about your federal student aid. 

Submit a Complaint 
Submit a complaint or report a suspicious activity or scam, on behalf of yourself or someone else. Submit Complaint 

Share Positive Feedback 
Share positive feedback about your financial aid experience. Share Positive Feedback 

Manage My Cases 
Log in to your account to view, track, or update your case. Manage Cases 

How can we help you? 


SPEAK TO AN AGENT 
Call for help with submitting your feedback , or to ask questions. 

POPULAR TOPICS 


user: is this where I go to complain?

assistant: Your feedback is important to us. You can submit a complaint , give us positive feedback, or review an already submitted case.
 

user: what can I do next if I don't agree with what Federal Student Aid decided?

assistant: You can follow our procedures for resolving disputes.  We encourage you to do this before you contact the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group

user: can I just submit another complaint?

assistant: Yes, you can submit a complaint or report a suspicious activity or scam , on behalf of yourself or someone else

user: can you give me a link to submit a complaint?

assistant: Yes, I will give you the link

user: can you also link me to where I can view my case?

assistant: Yes, just log in to your account to view, track or update your case.
Título: Hyksos
Seção: Under Ahmose
Background: The Hyksos ( or ; Egyptian heqa khasut, "ruler(s) of the foreign countries"; Ancient Greek: Uksos, Uxos) were a people of mixed origins, possibly from Western Asia, who settled in the eastern Nile Delta some time before 1650 BC. The arrival of the Hyksos led to the end of the Thirteenth Dynasty of Egypt and initiated the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt. In the context of Ancient Egypt, the term "Asiatic" - which is often used for the Hyksos - may refer to any people native to areas east of Egypt.

Conteúdo: Ahmose I, who is regarded as the first pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt may have been on the Theban throne for some time before he resumed the war against the Hyksos. The details of his military campaigns are taken from the account on the walls of the tomb of Ahmose, son of Ebana, a soldier from El-Kab, a town in southern Upper Egypt, whose father had served under Seqenenra Tao, and whose family had long been nomarchs of the districts. It seems that several campaigns against the stronghold at Avaris were needed before the Hyksos were finally dislodged and driven from Lower Egypt. When this occurred is not known with certainty. Some authorities place the expulsion as early as Ahmose's fourth year, while Donald B. Redford, whose chronological structure has been adopted here, places it as late as the king's fifteenth year. The Ahmose who left the inscription states that he followed on foot as his King Ahmose rode to war in his chariot (the first mention of the use of the horse and chariot by the Egyptians); in the fighting around Avaris he captured prisoners and carried off several hands (as proof of slain enemies), which when reported to the royal herald resulted in his being awarded the "Gold of Valor" on three separate occasions. The actual fall of Avaris is only briefly mentioned: "Then Avaris was despoiled. Then I carried off spoil from there: one man, three women, a total of four persons. Then his majesty gave them to me to be slaves." After the fall of Avaris, t

user: Is there any interesting information in this section?

assistant: Ahmose I, who is regarded as the first pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt may have been on the Theban throne for some time before he resumed the war

user: Where did they settle after that?

assistant: Here, in the Negev desert between Rafah and Gaza, the fortified town of Sharuhen was reduced
After you sell or give away a vehicle , you can transfer the registration and vehicle plates to another vehicle you own. 

Bring these items to a DMV office [1] 
original title or other proof of ownership 1 current NY State Insurance ID card auto liability insurance 2 NY State driver license , permit , non - driver ID or other proof of identity 3 a completed Application for Registration / Title PDF [2] MV-82 payment for fees 4 Print this checklist [3 ] For quicker service , make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties. For all other counties , see our office locations and hours [1]. Make a Reservation [4 ] If you don t want to transfer the registration , you must surrender the vehicle plates to the DMV [5]. You may be eligible to receive a refund [6] if you surrender the plates before the registration expires. 

Transfer the of a vehicle (buy, sell, or give away) 
See Buy or sell a vehicle transfer ownership [7 ] Cars , trucks , trailers & motorcycles Model year1973 or newer , either NY State Certificate of Title original or certified copy, not a photocopy with the transfer ownership section completed by the seller , or acceptable proof of ownership from another state original or certified copy, not a photocopy Model year 1972 or older , either a NY State Transferable Registration original or certified copy, not a photocopy and bill of sale [8], or acceptable proof of ownership from another state original or certified copy, not a photocopy See acceptable proofs [9] for other vehicles manufactured homes, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, gifted vehicles, vehicles with deceased owners. Your insurance company will: 1) give you 2 barcoded original NY State Insurance ID cards (see a sample [10]) or provide you with access to your digital electronic NY State Insurance ID Card 2) send an electronic notice of insurance coverage to the DMV (your insurance agent or broker cannot file th

user: What needs to be done when I sell my vehicle?

assistant: When  you sell a vehicle you need to transfer the registration. To do this you need to take either the original title or other proof of ownership to a DMV office.
You must apply for a conditional or restricted use license in person at a DMV office. You can do this at most, but not all, Motor Vehicles offices. Contact your nearest office [1] to find out where you can apply. 

Conditional 
The DMV can issue a conditional license to a qualified driver whose NY State license has been suspended or revoked because of an alcohol or drug - related violation. The driver must attend a Impaired Driver Program IDP [2] previously known as Drinking Driving Program DDP approved by the DMV. 

Restricted use 
The DMV can issue a restricted use license to a driver who qualifies and whose license is suspended or revoked because of violations or incidents that are not alcohol or drug - related, or because of some drug - related violations. 

Drivers from other states 
If you have a driver license issued in another state, and you meet the other requirements , you can receive a conditional driving privilege or a restricted driving privilege to drive in NY State. The conditions or the restrictions are the same as the conditions or restrictions for a driver with a NY State driver license. 

user: I need information about drivers from other states obtaining a restricted license in NY.

assistant: Do you currently have a driver's license in another state?

user: Yes, I have a Pennsylvania driver's license.

assistant: As long as you meet the requirements to obtain a restricted license, you can get a restricted driving privilege to drive in NY. The restrictions will be the same as those for other licensed NY drivers.

user: What about a conditional license?

assistant: Conditional licenses can be issued to qualified drivers who have had their license suspended or revoked due to alcohol or drug violations.
Título: David Hume
Seção: Ethics
Background: David Hume (; born David Home; 7 May 1711 NS (26 April 1711 OS) - 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential system of philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism. Hume's empiricist approach to philosophy places him with John Locke, Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes as a British Empiricist.

Conteúdo: Hume's writings on ethics began in the Treatise and were refined in his An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751). His views on ethics are that "[m]oral decisions are grounded in moral sentiment." It is not knowing that governs ethical actions, but feelings. Arguing that reason cannot be behind morality, he wrote: Morals excite passions, and produce or prevent actions. Reason itself is utterly impotent in this particular. The rules of morality, therefore, are not conclusions of our reason. Hume's sentimentalism about morality was shared by his close friend Adam Smith, and Hume and Smith were mutually influenced by the moral reflections of their older contemporary Francis Hutcheson. Peter Singer claims that Hume's argument that morals cannot have a rational basis alone "would have been enough to earn him a place in the history of ethics". Hume also put forward the is-ought problem, later called Hume's Law, denying the possibility of logically deriving what ought to be from what is. He wrote in the Treatise that in every system of morality he has read, the author begins with stating facts about the world, but then suddenly is always referring to what ought to be the case. Hume demands that a reason should be given for inferring what ought to be the case, from what is the case. This because it "seems altogether inconceivable, how this new relation can be a deduction from others". Hume's theory of ethics has been influential in modern day meta-ethical theory, helping 

user: What is most important about Hume's academics?

assistant: Hume's writings on ethics began in the Treatise and were refined in his An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751).

user: What were the Principles of Morals?

assistant: His views on ethics are that "[m]oral decisions are grounded in moral sentiment."

user: Are there any other parts of the Morals?

assistant: Morals excite passions, and produce or prevent actions. Reason itself is utterly impotent in this particular. The rules of morality, therefore, are not conclusions of our reason.
Exchange a NY State driver license for a non-driver ID card[1] 
You can exchange a New York State driver license or learner permit that is current or that expired within the last 2 years for a New York State non - driver ID card NDID. You must apply by mail or in a DMV office. 

At an office and upgrade to an Enhanced or REAL ID 
You don't have to get an Enhanced or REAL ID. 1 However , if you have a Standard , you will not be allowed to board a domestic flight starting in October 2020 unless you have a Passport. If you plan on traveling , we recommend you come to DMV now and avoid a second office visit. Learn more about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2]. Complete this guide to make sure you have the proofs of identification you need before you come to DMV. Select the " Replace, Renew, or Change my existing NY State License / ID to REAL ID or Enhanced " option. Find your proofs [3 ] 

By mail 
Important : If you have a Standard , it will not be accepted as proof of identification to board a domestic flight after October 1 , 2020 unless you have a Passport. We recommend you come to the DMV to upgrade to an Enhanced or REAL ID. Follow the instructions above for exchanging at an office. 

Mail 
a completed Application for Permit , Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card PDF [4] MV-44 your driver license or learner permit must be current or expired for less than two years a photocopy of your proof of Supplemental Security Income, if required see below - DO NOT mail your original document the payment indicated in the chart below 

To 
DMV License Production BureauP.O. Box 2688 ESP Albany , NY 12220 - 0668 By an express mail service DMV License Production Bureau Room 424A , 6 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12228 

Fees 
Learn more about Standard, REAL ID and Enhanced documents [5]. 

Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
To prove you receive SSI , you must bring one of the documents listed below to the DMV. The document must be the original, not photocop

user: How do I provide proof of my SSI?

assistant: Do you want to prove you receive SSI?

user: Yes, I need to prove I receive SSI.

assistant: Please bring in one of the original documents not photocopied to the DMV.

user: What if I want to exchange in an office and keep my standard document type?

assistant: Then we have some steps you need to follow.
Título: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Seção: Theodicy and optimism
Background: Gottfried Wilhelm (von) Leibniz (; German: ['gotfRi:t 'vIlhelm fon 'laIbnIts] or ['laIpnIts]; French:

Conteúdo: The Theodicy tries to justify the apparent imperfections of the world by claiming that it is optimal among all possible worlds. It must be the best possible and most balanced world, because it was created by an all powerful and all knowing God, who would not choose to create an imperfect world if a better world could be known to him or possible to exist. In effect, apparent flaws that can be identified in this world must exist in every possible world, because otherwise God would have chosen to create the world that excluded those flaws. Leibniz asserted that the truths of theology (religion) and philosophy cannot contradict each other, since reason and faith are both "gifts of God" so that their conflict would imply God contending against himself. The Theodicy is Leibniz's attempt to reconcile his personal philosophical system with his interpretation of the tenets of Christianity. This project was motivated in part by Leibniz's belief, shared by many conservative philosophers and theologians during the Enlightenment, in the rational and enlightened nature of the Christian religion as compared to its purportedly less advanced non-Western counterparts. It was also shaped by Leibniz's belief in the perfectibility of human nature (if humanity relied on correct philosophy and religion as a guide), and by his belief that metaphysical necessity must have a rational or logical foundation, even if this metaphysical causality seemed inexplicable in terms of physical necessity (the natu

user: What were his ideas about?

assistant: The Theodicy tries to justify the apparent imperfections of the world by claiming that it is optimal among all possible worlds.
Título: Kalākaua
Seção: Early life and family
Background: Kalakaua (November 16, 1836 - January 20, 1891), born David La`amea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalakaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch, was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai`i. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was the last elected monarch of Hawaii. He reigned from February 12, 1874 until his death in San Francisco, California, on January 20, 1891.

Conteúdo: Kalakaua was born on November 16, 1836, to Caesar Kaluaiku Kapa`akea and Analea Keohokalole, in the grass hut compound, belonging to his maternal grandfather `Aikanaka, at the base of Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu on the island of O`ahu. Of the ali`i class of Hawaiian nobility, his family were considered collateral relations of the reigning House of Kamehameha sharing common descent from the 18th-century ali`i nui Keawe`ikekahiali`iokamoku. From his biological parents, he descended from Keaweaheulu and Kame`eiamoku, two of the five royal counselors of Kamehameha I during his conquest of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Kame`eiamoku, the grandfather of both his mother and father, was one of the royal twins alongside Kamanawa depicted on the Hawaiian coat of arms. However, Kalakaua and his siblings traced their high rank from their mother's line of descent, referring to themselves as members the "Keawe-a-Heulu line", although later historians would refer to the family as the House of Kalakaua. The second surviving child of a large family, his biological siblings included his elder brother James Kaliokalani, and younger siblings Lyda Kamaka`eha (later renamed Lili`uokalani), Anna Ka`iulani, Ka`imina`auao, Miriam Likelike and William Pitt Leleiohoku II. Given the name Kalakaua which translates into "The Day [of] Battle", the date of his birth coincided with the signing of the unequal treaty imposed by British Captain Lord Edward Russell of the Actaeon on Kamehameha III. He along with his si

user: Where was Kalakaua born?

assistant: Honolulu on the island of O`ahu.

user: In what  year was he born?

assistant: November 16, 1836,

user: Where did he go to school?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: What school did he go to next?

assistant: Royal School,

user: Where did he go after the Royal school?

assistant: he studied law under Charles Coffin Harris, who later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hawaii.

user: Did he graduate from law school?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER
Título: Red Skelton
Seção: "I dood it!"
Background: Richard "Red" Skelton (July 18, 1913 - September 17, 1997) was an American comedy entertainer. He was best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971, and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. He has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio and television, and also appeared in burlesque, vaudeville, films, nightclubs, and casinos, all while he pursued an entirely separate career as an artist. Skelton began developing his comedic and pantomime skills from the age of 10, when he became part of a traveling medicine show.

Conteúdo: Skelton and Edna worked for a year in Camden, New Jersey, and were able to get an engagement at Montreal's Lido Club in 1934 through a friend who managed the chorus lines at New York's Roxy Theatre. Despite an initial rocky start, the act was a success, and brought them more theater dates throughout Canada. Skelton's performances in Canada led to new opportunities and the inspiration for a new, innovative routine that brought him recognition in the years to come. While performing in Montreal, the Skeltons met Harry Anger, a vaudeville producer for New York City's Loew's State Theatre. Anger promised the pair a booking as a headlining act at Loew's, but they would need to come up with new material for the engagement. While the Skeltons were having breakfast in a Montreal diner, Edna had an idea for a new routine as she and Skelton observed the other patrons eating doughnuts and drinking coffee. They devised the "Doughnut Dunkers" routine, with Skelton's visual impressions of how different people ate doughnuts. The skit won them the Loew's State engagement and a handsome fee. The couple viewed the Loew's State engagement in 1937 as Skelton's big chance. They hired New York comedy writers to prepare material for the engagement, believing they needed more sophisticated jokes and skits than the routines Skelton normally performed. However, his New York audience did not laugh or applaud until Skelton abandoned the newly written material and began performing the "Doughnut Dunkers" a

user: Was this a sketch by him?

assistant: Skelton introduced the first two of his many characters during The Raleigh Cigarette Program's first season.

user: who played junior?

assistant: Edna,

user: Where did he perform?

assistant: the radio show

user: What acts did he perform on the show?

assistant: "I dood it!"

user: Who were those characters?

assistant: The character of Clem Kadiddlehopper was based on a Vincennes neighbor named Carl Hopper,

user: Who was the other based on?

assistant: The second character, The Mean Widdle Kid, or "Junior", was a young boy full of mischief,

user: Did audiences like the shows or the characters he played or wrote?

assistant: Skelton starred in a 1943 movie of the same name, but did not play "Junior" in the film.

user: Which phrase?

assistant: "I dood it!"

user: What else can be said about Red Skeleton and his material

assistant: studio audience tickets for Skelton's radio show were in high demand; there were times where up to 300 people needed to be turned away for lack of seats.
Direct PLUS Loans are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for college or career school. 
PLUS loans can help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid. The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible parents through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program. We also offer PLUS loans for graduate or professional students. A Direct PLUS Loan is commonly referred to as a parent PLUS loan when made to a parent borrower. Looking to apply? Use the online application to apply for a parent PLUS loan. Important: Most schools require you to submit the PLUS loan application online, although some schools have different application processes. Note: Before you apply for a PLUS loan , make sure your child has already filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form. 

Am I eligible for a parent PLUS loan? 
To receive a parent PLUS loan , you must be the biological or adoptive parent or in some cases, the stepparent of a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half - time at an eligible school ; not have an adverse credit history unless you meet certain additional requirements ; and meet the general eligibility requirements for federal student aid. Your child must also meet these requirements. Note: Grandparents unless they have legally adopted the dependent student and legal guardians are not eligible to receive parent PLUS loans, even if they have had primary responsibility for raising the student. Try This Resource Federal Student Loans : Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents Provides parents with information on Direct PLUS Loans for parents. Includes an overview of eligibility, the application process, and repayment. 

What is the current interest rate? 
For Direct PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after July 1 , 2019, and before July 1 , 2020 , the interest rate is 7.08 %. This is a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. 

How much can I borrow? 
The

user: What are Direct PLUs Loans?

assistant: PLUS loans are federal loans that parents get to help their dependent pay for education expenses.
VR&E Reemployment track 
As a Veteran , you re protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act USERRA. This means you can t be disadvantaged in your civilian career because of your service. If you re a Veteran with a service - connected disability , the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Reemployment track can help your employer accommodate your needs. Your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC can provide a full range of rehabilitation services, and can refer you directly to the Department of Labor to begin the process. Find out how we can help you return to your former job and support your employer in meeting your needs. 

Can I get help returning to my former job through VR&E? 
You may be eligible for help if you re a Veteran with a service - connected disability , and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Have an employment barrier or handicap , and Are enrolled in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E , and Would like to return to your former job Note: Having an employment handicap means your service - connected disability limits your ability to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment a job that doesn t make your disability worse, is stable, and matches your abilities, aptitudes, and interests. 

What kind of benefits can I get? 
Help with the process of returning to the job you held before you deployed. 

How do I get these benefits? 
First , you ll need to apply for VR&E benefits. Then , you ll work with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC. 

If you have your VA disability rating, follow these steps to apply: 
Sign in to your eBenefits account. Click Additional Benefits on your dashboard. Choose Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Apply for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. If you re eligible , we ll invite you to an orientation session at your nearest VA regional benefit office. 

Ready to apply? 
Go to eBenef

user: I would like to learn more about the VR&E reemployment track.

assistant: Are you a Veteran?

user: Yes, I am. I've served my country for a long time.

assistant: In that case you're protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act USERRA. This means you can't be disadvantaged in your civilian career because of your service.

user: Can this help me to return to my former job?

assistant: Yes, you may be eligible for help if you re a Veteran with a service-connected disability and you meet all of the requirements.

user: What are the requirements?

assistant: Do you have an employment barrier or handicap?
VA education and training benefits 
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned. 

On this page 
Get GI Bill and other education benefits Manage your Veterans education benefits More information and resources 

Get GI Bill and other education benefits 
About GI Bill benefitsLearn how the GI Bill works and explore your options to pay for school or training. EligibilitySee if you're eligible for GI Bill or other VA education benefits. How to applyLearn how to prepare and apply for the GI Bill or other VA education and training benefits. After you applyFind out when to expect a decision from us on your application and what to do next. Vocational Rehabilitation and EmploymentSee if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any training you may need, and other voc rehab services. Educational and Career Counseling Chapter 36 Find out how to get free educational and career counseling as a recently discharged Veteran or a dependent family member. VA education benefits for dependents and survivorsFind out if you're eligible for Veteran dependent or survivor education benefits through a GI Bill program. Other educational assistance programsIf you're a Guardsman, Reservist, or Veteran who doesn't qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill , see if you're eligible for other VA education benefits. 

Manage your Veterans education benefits 
View your VA payment historySee your payment history for VA education and other benefits you may have like disability compensation and pension. Check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsSee how much of your GI Bill benefits you have left to help pay for school or training. Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsTransfer your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or other dependents. Change your GI 

user: hi i need help about VA Education and Training Benefits

assistant: VA education benefits help veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying for college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting professional advice.

assistant: Do you know what you can do on this page?

user: do not

user: What other VA benefits and services are there?

assistant: Of course one is: VA Transition Assistance Learn about the VA benefits available to you and your family as you leave Active Duty, the National Guard, or the Reserve.

user: What should I do if I want a mortgage loan?

assistant: Explore veterans mortgage loan options, apply for your COE Eligibility Certificate, and get help if you're having trouble making your mortgage payments.

user: And where should I go to help find a job?

assistant: Get help from the US Department of Labor. USA To find a job, get training, or explore career options.
Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) 
Service - Disabled Veterans Life Insurance S - DVI provides low - cost coverage to eligible service members. If you have a service - connected disability , find out how to apply for S - DVI online or by mail. 

Can I apply for Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance? 
You can apply for S - DVI if you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Were released from active duty on or after April 25 , 1951, and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge , and Were rated for a service - connected disability even if only 0%, and Are in good health except for any service - connected conditions , and Apply within 2 years from the date we grant your new service - connected disability Note: you had before An increase of a rating or a rating of Individual Unemployability , meaning you can t work doesn t qualify you for S - DVI. Watch our video about the benefits of S - DVI 

Can I get more life insurance coverage if I need it? 
If you carry the basic S - DVI coverage and become totally disabled and unable to work , you can apply to get up to $30,000 more in coverage. This is called supplemental S - DVI coverage. You may be able to get $30,000 of supplemental coverage if you qualify for a premiums waiver , and you meet both of the requirements listed below. Both of these must be true. You: Apply for the coverage within 1 year from the date you get notice of the grant of waiver , and Are younger than age 65 Learn more about premium waivers 

Who s covered? 
Veterans 

What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge? 
If you ve received one of these discharge statuses , you may not be eligible for VA benefits. There are 2 ways you can try to qualify : Find out how to apply for a discharge upgradeLearn about the VA Character of Discharge review process 

What kind of life insurance benefits can I get with Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance? 
Up to $1

user: what is Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance ?

assistant: Service - Disabled Veterans Life Insurance S - DVI provides low - cost coverage to eligible service members

assistant: Do you have a service - connected disability?

user: no

user: Can I apply for Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance?

assistant: Were you released from active duty on or after April 25 , 1951 , and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge?

user: yes

assistant: Were you rated for a service - connected disability even if only 0%?

user: no

assistant: You can't apply for S - DVI
Título: Porgy and Bess
Seção: 1976 Houston Grand Opera production
Background: Porgy and Bess is an English-language opera by the American composer George Gershwin, with a libretto written by author DuBose Heyward and lyricist Ira Gershwin. It was adapted from Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward's play Porgy, itself an adaptation of DuBose Heyward's 1925 novel of the same name. Porgy and Bess was first performed in Boston on September 30, 1935, before it moved to Broadway in New York City. It featured a cast of classically trained African-American singers--a daring artistic choice at the time.

Conteúdo: Gershwin's first version of the opera, running four hours (counting the two intermissions), was performed privately in a concert version in Carnegie Hall, in the fall of 1935. He chose as his choral director Eva Jessye, who also directed her own renowned choir. The world premiere performance took place at the Colonial Theatre in Boston on September 30, 1935--the try-out for a work intended initially for Broadway where the opening took place at the Alvin Theatre in New York City on October 10, 1935. During rehearsals and in Boston, Gershwin made many cuts and refinements to shorten the running time and tighten the dramatic action. The run on Broadway lasted 124 performances. The production and direction were entrusted to Rouben Mamoulian, who had previously directed the Broadway productions of Heyward's play Porgy. The music director was Alexander Smallens. The leading roles were played by Todd Duncan and Anne Brown. The influential vaudeville artist John W. Bubbles created the role of Sportin' Life; the role of Serena was created by Ruby Elzy. After the Broadway run, a tour started on January 27, 1936, in Philadelphia and traveled to Pittsburgh and Chicago before ending in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 1936. During the Washington run, the cast--as led by Todd Duncan--protested segregation at the National Theatre. Eventually management gave in to the demands, resulting in the first integrated audience for a performance of any show at that venue. Around 1938, much of the origi

user: How did the 1976 show come to be produced?

assistant: A new staging of Porgy and Bess was produced by the Houston Grand Opera in 1976 under music director John DeMain;

user: Who played Bess?

assistant: Clamma Dale and Larry Marshall starred, respectively, as Bess and Sportin' Life.

user: who else was in the cast?

assistant: Donnie Ray Albert and Robert Mosley alternated performances in the role of Porgy.

user: Did it get good reviews?

assistant: This production won the Houston Grand Opera a Tony Award--the only opera ever to receive one--and a Grammy Award.
Título: Sandman (Wesley Dodds)
Seção: Golden Age of comic books
Background: Sandman (Wesley Dodds) is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first of several DC characters to bear the name Sandman, he was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Bert Christman. Attired in a green business suit, fedora, and gas mask, the Sandman used a gun emitting a sleeping gas to sedate criminals. He was originally one of the mystery men to appear in comic books and other types of adventure fiction in the 1930s but later was outfitted with a unitard/cowl costume and developed into a proper superhero, acquiring sidekick Sandy, and founding the Justice Society of America.

Conteúdo: Artist Bert Christman and writer Gardner Fox are generally credited as co-creating the original, Wesley Dodd version of the DC Comics character the Sandman. While the character's first appearance is usually given as Adventure Comics No. 40 (cover-dated July 1939), he also appeared in DC Comics' 1939 New York World's Fair Comics omnibus, which historians believe appeared on newsstands one to two weeks earlier, while also believing the Adventure Comics story was written and drawn first. Each of the two stories' scripts were credited to the pseudonym "Larry Dean"; Fox wrote the untitled, 10-page story in New York World's Fair #1, while he simply plotted, and Christman scripted, the untitled, six-page story, generally known as "The Tarantula Strikes", in Adventure #40. Creig Flessel, who drew many early Sandman adventures, has sometimes been credited as co-creator on the basis of drawing the Sandman cover of Adventure #40, but no other evidence has surfaced. Following these two first appearances, the feature "The Sandman" continued to appear in the omnibus Adventure Comics through No. 102 (Feb-Mar 1946). One of the medium's seminal "mystery men", as referred to at the time, the Sandman straddled the pulp magazine detective tradition and the emerging superhero tradition by dint of his dual identity and his fanciful, masked attire and weapon: an exotic "gas gun" that could compel villains to tell the truth, as well as put them to sleep. Unlike many superheroes, he frequently found 

user: When was the golden age of comic books?

assistant: 1939

user: Where else did he appear?

assistant: The Sandman" continued to appear in the omnibus Adventure Comics through No. 102
Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam or Korea 
Did you serve in Vietnam, including aboard a vessel on the inland waterways or within the 12-mile territorial seas? Did you serve in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone DMZ during the Vietnam Era? If you served in either of these locations , you may have had contact with Agent Orange, an herbicide the U.S. military used to clear plants and trees during the war. We refer to this as having a presumption of contact. Find out if you can get disability compensation and other benefits for illnesses we believe are caused by Agent Orange. 

Can I get disability benefits from VA? 
You may be able to get disability benefits if the below descriptions are true for you. This must be true : You have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease And at least one of these must also be true. You: Came into contact with Agent Orange while serving in the military , or Served in or near the DMZ for any length of time between September 1 , 1967, and August 31 , 1971, or Served in the Republic of Vietnam for any length of time between January 9 , 1962, and May 7 , 1975. This may include serving aboard a vessel on the inland waterways, or on a vessel operating not more than 12 nautical miles seaward from the demarcation line of the waters of Vietnam and Cambodia as detailed in Public Law 116 - 23, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. Review our list of diseases related to Agent Orange 

Who s covered? 
Veterans Qualified dependents 

What kind of benefits can I get? 
Health care Compensation payments An Agent Orange Registry health exam 

How do I get these benefits? 
You ll need to file a claim for disability compensation. 

If you have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange 
You won t need to show that the problem started during or got worse because of your military service. This is because we believe that certain illnesses are the result of exposure to herbicides. We refer to these as pr

user: hi i need help about Agent Orange Exhibition in Vietnam or Korea

assistant: Did you serve in Vietnam, including aboard a ship on the inland waterways or within the 12-mile territorial seas?

user: do not


assistant: Did you serve in or near the Korean DMZ demilitarized zone during the Vietnam era?

user: Yes

user: When I file my claim what should I file?

assistant: You must submit a medical record showing: You have a current disability, and if there is a connection between Agent Orange's exposure and your current disability

user: What requirements do I need to meet?


assistant: Do you have a disease that we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a suspected disease?
Benefits Planner: Retirement 


You Can Apply For Retirement Benefits Or Medicare 
Apply Online The easiest and quickest way to apply for retirement, spouse's, ex - spouse's, or Medicare benefits is to apply online. Apply By Phone Call us at If you are deaf or hard of hearing , you can call us at TTY Apply In Person Visit your local Social Security office. Call first to make an appointment. If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories you can also - Contact the nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate. You must be at least 61 years and 9 months old to apply for retirement benefits. If you are already age 62 , you may be able to start your benefits in the month you apply. You should apply for benefits no more than four months before the date you want your benefits to start. Benefits are paid the month after they are due. If your benefits start in April, you will receive your first benefit payment in May. If you are not getting Social Security and you are not ready to retire , you should still use our online retirement benefit application to sign up for just Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. 

When You Apply 
Please be ready to supply the information we need to approve your application for these benefits : You Need To Apply For Retirement Benefits Or Medicare - Form SSA-1 Information You Need to Apply for Spouse's or Divorced Spouse's Benefits Information - Form SSA-2 You Need To Apply for Child's Benefits - Form SSA-4 Information We may ask you to provide certain documents to show that you are eligible and help us decide how much your benefits should be. If you do not have a birth certificate , you may request one from the state where you were born. For details on where to write in your state , check. Also , bring along your bank information so you can sign up for Direct Deposit. If you do not have a bank account you can sign up for the Direct Express card program. With Direct Express , deposits from federal payments

user: Where should I begin?

assistant: You Can Apply online For Retirement Benefits Or Medicare