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Federal benefits for veterans, dependents and survivors in. Department of veterans affairs va veterans benefits administration. Dependents and survivors benefits page 60 chapter 16 appeals of va claim decisions page 65 chapter 17 military medals and records page 66 chapter 18 other federal benefits page 68 appendix page 72 table of contents. Va is promoting preneed eligibility determinations to encourage veterans and their eligible family members to plan in advance to use va burial benefits that veterans have earned through their military service. Federal benefits for veterans, dependents and survivors 2016 this annual publication provides a complete summary of all federal benefits available to qualified american veterans and their families. The veterans administration provides a variety of programs that assist the family members of veterans.
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