elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: I need help with survivor benefits[NEWLINE]agent: We can help you 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: I am the wife of a veteran[NEWLINE]agent: Then you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program also called Chapter 35. We can find out if you are eligible for this benefit[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what do I need to be eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: Both you and your husband must meet certain eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]user: ok, so how do I know if I am eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like me to ask you some questions to see if both you and your husband meet certain eligibility requirements?[NEWLINE]user: so what has to be the scenario for me to be eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: We can find out. First, is your husband permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: yes he is[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can I also ask what kind of benefits are available for school or training courses?
user: Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance[NEWLINE]agent: Learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program.[NEWLINE]user: If you re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities[NEWLINE]agent: 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: If you re the spouse of a Veteran or service member[NEWLINE]agent: your benefits end 20 years from the date of death. You can get DIC payments from us and use DEA benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for education benefits through the DEA program?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get these benefits if both you and the Veteran or service member meet certain eligibility requirements[NEWLINE]agent: One of the descriptions below must be true[NEWLINE]user: ok show me the descriptions[NEWLINE]agent: Is permanently and totally disabled due to a service - connected disability[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get these benefits?
user: Hello. Hope you're in good health. I came here to learn about any educational assistance you can provide to survivors.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Here 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 am the spouse of a Veteran.[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. You can find out if you're eligible for this benefit.[NEWLINE]user: Sure, that'd be great. Which programs can I learn about again?[NEWLINE]agent: You can learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What about the latter then? Do I qualify for education benefits through the DEA program?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you may be able to get these benefits if both you and the Veteran or service member meet certain eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]agent: Does the Veteran fulfill the requirements?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, at least I think so. Can we go over them?[NEWLINE]agent: Is the Veteran permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. My husband was wounded on a combat mission and has been disabled ever since.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: As the Veteran's wife, is there anything I should know regarding the benefits?
user: I need to know more about your educational support for survivors.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. You can learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program.[NEWLINE]user: Yes, please. Do you offer financial support for the wife of a Veteran?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program also called Chapter 35. You can also find out if you're eligible for it.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'd like to do that then. How can I find out if I'm eligible for that DEA program?[NEWLINE]agent: 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 the requirements?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. I mean, I think I do. I haven't really read them all.[NEWLINE]agent: Is the Veteran or service member permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, he is.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: One quick question, I can't get both DEA and DIC at the same time, can I?
user: Hello there, can you tell me about the educational aid you offer for survivors?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. You can learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program.[NEWLINE]user: What if I am the child of a Veteran with disabilities?[NEWLINE]agent: t[NEWLINE]user: Can you tell me anything else about the DEA program?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can learn all you need to know about the DEA program here.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Alright. Can you tell me if I qualify for DEA then?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get these benefits if both you and the Veteran or service member meet certain eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]user: So what are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Is the Veteran permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. He's in a wheelchair.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you tell me if I'm eligible now?
user: Hello. Can you fill me in about educational aid for survivors?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. You can learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program.[NEWLINE]user: What if I'm the wife of a Veteran who died in the line of service?[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 you tell me if I qualify for the DEA program?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes. You may be able to get these benefits if both you and the Veteran or service member meet certain eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]user: What are those requirements, if I may ask?[NEWLINE]agent: Is the Veteran permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: No, he died.[NEWLINE]agent: Has the Veteran died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. He died protecting his country.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I need to know as wife of the deceased Veteran?
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: 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: *doesn't make sense*[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]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: 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: yes, this is my case[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for independent living services through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Independent Living track.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get independent living services through VR&E?[NEWLINE]agent: You have a serious employment handicap SEH[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Your disabilities prevent you from looking for or returning to work[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: You may be eligible for independent living services if you re a service member or Veteran with a service - connected disability who is eligible for VR&E benefits, and you meet all of the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: VR&E Independent Living track
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][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: How do I apply anyway, just to see if there is a chance?[NEWLINE]agent: You can go to eBenefits to apply[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I need to do after I apply for the VR&E benefits?
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][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]user: To be eligible for independent living services, do I have to be a service member or a veteran with a service-related disability?
user: can you give me details of 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 that applies to me[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for independent living services through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Independent Living track[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent:  First, you ll need to apply for VR&E benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: which are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: You have a serious employment handicap SEH[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]agent: you may not be eligible for independent living services if you are a service member or veteran with a disability[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If you have your VA disability rating
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][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: 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: You can help me by giving me more info on the VA's independent living services[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a service-connected disability that 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: I do[NEWLINE]agent: You may qualify for independent living services through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Independent Living track. You may also receive these services as you work to find a job if that is a goal you and your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor have created.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and how does VR&E benefits give me this service?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be eligible for independent living services if you are a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability who is eligible for VR&E benefits, and you meet the requirements[NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a serious employment handicap?[NEWLINE]user: yes I do that is why I told you my activities are limited when you asked before[NEWLINE]agent: Do your disabilities prevent you from looking for or returning to work?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I don't think I can work a full day[NEWLINE]agent: Are you in need of services to live as independently as possible?[NEWLINE]user: yes that is why I am asking for help
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]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][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
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][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: If I believe that my illness is caused by the use of Agent Orange how do I go about getting these benefits?[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][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
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][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
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][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: What must be true to get the disability 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: What are Blue Water Navy Veterans entitled to with having Agent Orange?[NEWLINE]agent: Blue Water Navy Veterans are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for illnesses brought on by having Agent Orange exposure.  It is a result of Public Law 116-23, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.[NEWLINE]agent: Did we deny your claim in the past?
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][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?