elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: Can you tell me more about educational assistance for survivors?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I'm the wife.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program also called Chapter 35.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can I also ask what kind of benefits are available for school or training courses?[NEWLINE]agent: You can get a monthly payment to help you cover the cost of college or graduate degree programs, or to cover the cost of career-training certificate courses.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if my husband had died on active duty? He barely made it.[NEWLINE]agent: Then your benefits would end 20 years from the date of death. You would be able to get DIC payments from us and to use DEA benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: On a somewhat related note, about my VA benefit application, I am having issues to fill one of the forms.[NEWLINE]agent: Alright, no problem. You can always send a notification by mail to your nearest VA regional office before you send your request.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I would like also to know about the survivors and dependents educational assistance?[NEWLINE]agent: *doesn't make sense*[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Can you tell me if I qualify for education benefits through DEA?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I think so. I should fulfill all the requirements.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case you may be able to get these benefits if both you and the Veteran or service member meet certain eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you meet one of the requirements?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, like I mentioned before.[NEWLINE]agent: Is the Veteran permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, he is.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Could his son also get benefits?
user: VR&E Independent Living track[NEWLINE]agent: If your service - connected disability limits your ability to perform activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, accessing the community, and interacting with others and you can t return to work right away[NEWLINE]user: if my disability does not allow me to complete many daily activities.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE]user: ok i wait for the information[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for independent living services through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Independent Living track.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What kind of benefits can I get?[NEWLINE]agent: services may include: to identify your needs and goals and Evaluation and counseling[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how do i know if i'm eligible[NEWLINE]agent: If you re eligible, a VRC will work with you to determine the severity of your service - connected disability, if you re ready to work, and if you ll benefit from independent living services.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get independent living services through VR&E?[NEWLINE]agent: You have a serious employment handicap SEH[NEWLINE]user: no i don't have serious employment handicap
user: Can you please tell me if there are qualifications that need to be met for independent living services through the VR&E Independent Living track?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have trouble performing normal daily activities such as bathing and dressing?[NEWLINE]user: I do not have issues with normal daily routine, no.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get independent living services through VR&E?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a serious employment handicap?[NEWLINE]user: I am not handicapped, no.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case, I am very sorry but you will not be able to access independent living services through that organization.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: One more thing to add to the VR&E facilities. Are these services available to family members of service members and veterans?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, dependent family members can get counseling services, training, and education benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it okay if I ask another question? in relation to VR&E Independent Living track. Anyway, how do I apply just to see if there's a chance?[NEWLINE]agent: You can go to eBenefits to apply[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what if I am eligible, how would I get help?
user: What does the VR&E independent living track offer?[NEWLINE]agent: offers if your service-related disability limits your ability to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, accessing the community, and interacting with others and not being able to return to work immediately, you may qualify to be independent living services through Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Independent Living track[NEWLINE]user: No, my service-related disability does not limit my ability to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, accessing the community, and interacting with others.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get independent living services through VR&E?[NEWLINE]agent: Tienes una grave desventaja laboral SEH,[NEWLINE]user: if I have a serious job disadvantage SEH?[NEWLINE]agent: Are your disabilities preventing you from seeking or returning to work?[NEWLINE]user: if my disabilities prevent me from looking for or going back to work[NEWLINE]agent: Do you need services to live as independently as possible?[NEWLINE]user: I do not need services to live as independently as possible[NEWLINE]agent: sorry but you are not eligible for the benefit[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Okay, regarding VA Vocational Rehabilitation, can you give me all the information on how to request for rehabilitation?[NEWLINE]agent: Find out how to apply for VA Voc rehabilitation and employment, also known as vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Now I'd like to ask a question that has nothing to do with the previous one about rehabilitation. Is it possible for me to qualify for a Specially Adapted Housing grant in 2019?
user: I have questions about the VR&E Independent Living track.[NEWLINE]agent: Has your service-connected disability limited your ability to do daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and interacting with others, or are you not able to return to work right away?[NEWLINE]user: No.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'm not asking for me. I'm asking for my brother who is a disabled vet. How can he apply for the program?[NEWLINE]agent: If your brother has applied and is eligible for the program, we will invite him to an orientation session at his local VA benefit office to help him better understand the program.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Something else I want to ask about VA Vocational Rehabilitation,  if you can give me all the information on How to request for rehabilitation?[NEWLINE]agent: Find out how to apply for VA Voc rehabilitation and employment, also known as vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: You've got it. Another query about VA Voc rehabilitation and employment. Please elaborate.[NEWLINE]agent: You may be eligible for these benefits if you re a service member or Veteran with a service - connected disability[NEWLINE]user: I want more information. How do I know if he qualifies?[NEWLINE]agent: Does he have a serious employment handicap?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, he does.[NEWLINE]agent: Has his disability kept him from returning to work?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, he's no longer able to work, because of his disability.[NEWLINE]agent: IS he in need of services to help him live more independently?[NEWLINE]user: No, he lives with me and I take care of him, but he would like to be more independent.
user: I'm an Army vet and I want to look into help from the independent living track[NEWLINE]agent: Does your your service-connected disability limit your ability to perform daily living activities and you can’t return to work right away?[NEWLINE]user: no, I think I could work but my activities are limited[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE]user: so do I get independent living help?[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for independent living services through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Independent Living track. You may also receive help as you work to find a job if that is a goal you and your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor have created.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what if I am eligible, how would I get help?[NEWLINE]agent: A VRC would work with you to determine the severity of your service-connected disability, if you’re ready to work, and if you’ll benefit from independent living services. Your VRC will help you create a personalized, written independent living plan that meets your needs.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can we see about the other requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Okay.  Do you have a serious employment handicap?[NEWLINE]user: I think I do, depends on the job really[NEWLINE]agent: Do your disabilities prevent you from looking for or returning to work?[NEWLINE]user: No, I think I could work and look for a job with a computer and that kind of thing
user: Agent Orange exposure on Navy or Coast Guard ships[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975[NEWLINE]user: yes I served in the Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: please show me information for Blue Water Navy Veterans[NEWLINE]agent: Blue Water Navy Veterans are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure. This is a result of Public Law 116 - 23, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a claim requested in the past?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease[NEWLINE]user: no, I do not have any illness caused by Agent Orange[NEWLINE]agent: sorry then you don't qualify for these benefits. You may be able to get disability benefits if the below descriptions are true for you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Good to know. So I'd like to ask on what should I expect if you're going to examine me to know if I have an illness due to agent orange?[NEWLINE]agent: Several things. For example, your history of contact with Agent Orange and other herbicides and your health history including any major illnesses or surgeries you may have had.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: ok ok, regarding the agent orange exposition in korea or vietnam, can i get any disability benefits from you?
user: Can a veteran who was exposed to Agent Orange receive compensation?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No I did not serve on any of the vessels mentioned.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What can I do if I'm a Blue Water Navy veteran and my claim was denied in the past, is it possible for me to file a new claim?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can file a new claim based on the change in the law.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: who can I call or where can I go?[NEWLINE]agent: You can visit the U.S. Army web page or call 800-984-8523[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Regarding the exposure to Agent Orange, is it very likely that I had contact with it if I served in Vietnam or Korea?[NEWLINE]agent: you may have had contact with Agent Orange, an herbicide the U.S. military used to clear plants and trees during the war.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you help me on how to get benefits, if I believe that my illness is caused by the use of Agent Orange?[NEWLINE]agent: To submit a claim you will need to provide scientific and medical evidence that the condition is related to exposure to Agent Orange or show that the problem started during or got worse because of your military service.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness that is not on the list of Agent Orange related diseases but that you believe was caused by Agent Orange?[NEWLINE]user: Yes but I  have not filed a claim yet.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it possible for me to get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You can only get benefits if you have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease.[NEWLINE]user: If I have an illness that is believed to be caused by Agent Orange what should I do to get disability benefits?
user: Agent Orange exposure on Navy or Coast Guard ships[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: yes serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get disability benefits if the below descriptions are true for you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Blue Water Navy Veterans and Agent Orange[NEWLINE]agent: you can file a new claim based on this change in law.[NEWLINE]user: more information please.[NEWLINE]agent: Read below to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to file a claim.[NEWLINE]user: illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do you have any knowledge of Agent Orange? Who is responsible for that?[NEWLINE]agent: Both Veterans and qualified dependents are covered.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY]
user: Agent Orange exposure on Navy or Coast Guard ships[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get disability benefits if the below descriptions are true for you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Agent Orange exposure on Navy or Coast Guard ships[NEWLINE]agent:  you may have had contact with Agent Orange, an herbicide used to clear trees and plants during the war. We refer to this as a presumption of contact.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If we denied your claim in the past[NEWLINE]agent: you can file a new claim based on this change in law.[NEWLINE]user: and only Blue Water Navy Veterans apply for this benefit[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Okay. I would also like to learn more about Agent Orange-related diseases and what medical reports can reveal.[NEWLINE]agent: [53] you 'll need to submit a medical record that shows :s     [54] You have a current disability,s [55] and   [56] There 's a connection between Agent Orange exposure and your current disability[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY]
user: How will I know I have agent orange exposure from Navy or Coast Guard ships?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam or another U.S. Navy or Cost Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, betwee, January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No, I did not serve at that time.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How would I get benefits for agent orange illness?[NEWLINE]agent: You would need to file a claim for disabillity compensation and submit the evidence you have.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: something else I want to ask about the Agent Orange Exhibition. So if I had contact with the Orange agent, I should qualify for the benefit, right?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, that's correct.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get VA disability benefits? How can I qualify for these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness caused by AGent Orange called a presumptive disease?[NEWLINE]user: No, I do not have an illness caused by Agent Orange.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you are not able to get disability benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: very well, another question, to obtain benefits, help, medical attention if you participated in tests of chemical and biological products how would you do?
user: What do I need to know about Agent Orange exposure?[NEWLINE]agent: We you serving on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No, I did not serve at that time or on the ships.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if a claim was denied in the past?[NEWLINE]agent: You can always file a new claim based on the change in law.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What must be true to get disability benefits caused by Agent Orange?[NEWLINE]agent: You would need to have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange exposure.[NEWLINE]user: I do have a presumptive disease caused from Agent Orange exposure.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you are able to get disability benefits from the VA.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What will I need to do if I have an illness that is not on the list of Agent Orange related diseases, but think it was caused by Agent Orange?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: On a similar note, Agent Orange. well, what else should I carry when I file the claim?[NEWLINE]agent: You must present a medical record that shows: s    You have a current disability, and   There is a connection between Agent Orange's exposure and his current disability[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY]
user: I need some information about Agent Orange exposure on Navy ships.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you happen to serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship sailing in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between the dates of January 9th, 1962 and May 7th, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No, but my Father did.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can my father get VA disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Has your father been diagnosed with a presumptive disease believed to have been caused by Agent Orange exposure?[NEWLINE]user: No, he hasn't.[NEWLINE]agent: In this case, your father doesn't qualify for disability benefits due to Agent Orange exposure.[NEWLINE]user: Is there any other way that he could qualify for disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Your father has to be diagnosed with an illness related to Agent Orange exposure to qualify.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How would he file a claim for disability compensation?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Another point regarding Agent Orange. Can you tell me more about this?[NEWLINE]agent: If you served in Vietnam or in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone DMZ during the Vietnam Era or in certain related jobs [4] you may have had contact with this herbicide.s   [5] We refer to this as having a presumption of contact.s   [6] Find out if you can get disability compensation and other benefits for illnesses we believe are caused by Agent Orange[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: To file a claim, he will need to submit his medical record that shows he has an Agent Orange related illness.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: There's one more thing to say about disability benefits. What resources can I use to learn more about filing a claim?
user: I have questions about disability benefit entitlements due to Agent Orange exposure on Coast Guard ships.[NEWLINE]agent: Were you onboard a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another Coast Guard ship in the coastal waterways of Vietnam between January 9th, 1962, and May 7th, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No, I was not.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: My illness isn't on the list of Agent orange related diseases, but I still believe it was caused by Agent Orange Exposure. How can I prove this?[NEWLINE]agent: You will need to provide medical evidence that your condition is related to Agent Orange exposure and show that this illness started during or worsened because of your military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What exactly is Agent Orange?[NEWLINE]agent: Agent Orange is an herbicide used to clear trees and plants during the Vietnam War.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a list of diseases related to Agent Orange exposure that I can review?[NEWLINE]user: Do you know of any orange-related diseases that aren't listed on the list? So, what else do I need to bring with me when I file the claim?[NEWLINE]agent: You must present a medical record that shows: s    You have a current disability, and   There is a connection between Agent Orange's exposure and his current disability[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can view this list of diseases on our website.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What does it take for me to be eligible for VA disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness believed to have been caused by Agent Orange exposure?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I believe I do.
user: Eligibility for VA disability benefits[NEWLINE]agent: Review VA disability benefits eligibility criteria to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by or got worse because of your active military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]agent: If you ve received one of these discharge statuses[NEWLINE]user: yes i received a bad conduct discharge[NEWLINE]agent: you may not be eligible for VA disability benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I upload evidence to support an appeal?[NEWLINE]agent: No, you can only upload evidence to support your initial disability claim.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What types of documents should I upload?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you seen a non-VA health care provider for diagnosis or treatment?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I have