| Veterans' Benefits and Services |
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The FDVA list of all Veteran Service Offices for all 67 Florida Counties. The listing contains all state locations as well as for most directors, specialists and counselors.
http://www.floridavets.org/organization/cvso.pdf
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 | | DD Form 214 - Request Separation Documents
The USDVA site for obtaining Reports of Separation, including DD Form 214. The document is necessary to verify military service.
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/dd-214.html
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 | | Wounded Warrior Resource Center
The Wounded Warrior Resource Center Web site (WWRC) is a Department of Defense Web site which provides wounded Service Members, their families, and caregivers with information they need.
http://www.woundedwarriorresourcecenter.com/
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 | | Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents
and Survivors
The USDVA booklet contains all Federal VA benefits & services effective January 1, 2009 and legislated by Title 38 of the US Code.
http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/federal_benefits.pdf
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 | | National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
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 | | Florida Department of Military Affairs (FDMA)
"As your advocate in state government, the FDMA represents over 12,000 Florida National Guardsmen as well as thousands more active duty and reserve military members and their families. The FDMA also supports Military Family Readiness programs & services.
http://www.dma.state.fl.us/
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| | Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA)
FDVA is Florida's primary site for all available services & benefits offered both by the Federal government and by the State of Florida.
http://www.floridavets.org/benefits/benefits.asp
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 | | FDVA Veterans' Benefits Guide
Sponsored by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Florida Veterans' Foundation, the FDVA Benefits Guide is the complete guide for all general questions of benefits & services.
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?l=1&m=1509
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 | | USDVA GI Bill Benefit Programs, Tools & Information
The USDVA's site for GI Bill Information, including Benefit Programs, tools & information. Also includes the "Survival Guide for Spring Enrollment".
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
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 | | Service to Scholars Program
From teaching credentials and degree programs, to online and distance learning courses, "Service to Scholars" attempts to update veterans on Florida's institutions of higher learning and their wide range of opportunities.
http://www.service2scholars.org/
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 | | Free YMCA Membership for Deployed Guard
and Families
Department of Defense announced that families of deployed members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families would be eligible for free family memberships at participating YMCAs.
http://www.ng.mil/news/archives/2008/10/100708-DoD_Contracts.aspx?src=rss
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 | | Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
The USDVA site details information about health problems associated with military service during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Approximately 697,000 men & women served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/
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 | | Returning from a War Zone: Guide for Military Personnel
The Center aims to help U.S. Veterans and others through research, education, and training on trauma and PTSD. Fact sheets, videos, and more about PTSD and related issues.
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/
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 | | Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Families
As a military family member you want to understand what to expect during reintegration following time in a war zone, and to help your loved one adapt back to home life. Reintegration is an adjustment for all involved. This information aims to make this process as smooth as possible.
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/reintegration/
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 | | Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF)
"Welcome home and thank you for your service to our country!"
The USDVA is ready to provide health care and more to our newest veterans returning from the armed services.
http://www.oefoif.va.gov/
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 | | "The Walking Wounded Are Coming Home" Parts-1&2
A 2-part, 18 minute Post-Traumatic Distress Disorder training video to be used by Legal Authorities and First Responders dealing with recently returned Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheFDVA
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 | | St. Petersburg VA Regional Office
The St. Petersburg VA Regional Office is collocated with the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System and the Bay Pines National Cemetery. The Regional Loan Center has responsibility for all loan guaranty activities in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/south/spete/
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 | | Directory of Veterans Service Organizations
Published as an informational service by the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs this up-to-date, database driven website allows you to View VSO information in a variety of ways.
http://www1.va.gov/vso/
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 | | Veterans' Benefit Administration
Educational Benefits, Home Loans, Compensation & Pension Benefits, Survivors’ Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits, and Life Insurance Benefits.
http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/
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 | | Burial & Memorial Benefits Administration
Nationwide Gravesite Locator, Military Funeral Honors, Headstones and Markers Update, Presidential Memorial Certificates, New Form Eligibility for Benefits, and Women and Minority Veterans.
http://www.cem.va.gov/
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 | | USDVA Vet Centers Nationwide
Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues.
http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/
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 | | VA Center For Women Veterans
The Center for Women Veterans acts as the primary advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters related to policies, legislation, programs, issues, and initiatives affecting women veterans.
http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/
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 | | Vet Centers in Florida
There are 17 Vet Centers throughout Florida from Pensacola to Miami. The USDVA lists all 17 with a link to each Center.
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?State=FL&dnum=ALL&v=1
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