Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
A personalized report of goverment benefits that you may be eligible for. You must enter information to receive the report.
By: GovBenefits
Benefits Index, Compensation and Pension Benefits
(Separate Website)
Benefit information for veterans, including an alphabetical list of available benefits.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Bridge to Benefits
(Separate Website)
Montana Bridge to Benefits is the product of a partnership between Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota. Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project sponsored by the Children?s Defense Fund Minnesota focused on improving the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits.
By: Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota
Department of Defense Guide to Survivor Benefits
(Separate Website)
Answers to common questions about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP), and other programs that provide survivor benefits. This links to a PDF file and is long.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
(Separate Website)
Information about Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). This includes who is eligible and how to apply.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Disability Compensation
(Separate Website)
Disability Compensation helps veterans with conditions resulting form their military service, such as bad backs, hearing loss, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans receiving Disability Compensation will receive free care for their service-connected conditions, may receive a monthly payment, and may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation to help them return to work.
By: Montana National Guard
Disability Pension Benefits
(Separate Website)
Information about Disability Pension Benefits. This includes information about who is eligible and how to apply.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Economic Stimulus Payment: Guide for Benefit Recipients This guide is for individuals who receive Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and/or certain
Veterans? benefits who must file a 2007 return in order to receive a payment under the
Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. These individuals are not otherwise required to file federal tax
return, but must file a return to receive the economic stimulus payment.
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Education Services Benefit Programs
(Separate Website)
Information about education opportunities available to veterans.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
How Do I Appeal a VA Disability Decision?
(Separate Website)
Information about appealing a denial or negative decision about your VA disability benefits.
By: U.S. Board of Veterans Appeals'
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