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The U.S. Department of Defense has developed a comprehensive handbook describing compensation and other benefits service members and their families would be entitled to upon separation or retirement as a result of serious injury or illness.
"The Compensation and Benefits Handbook is the one source of information that covers everything a seriously ill and injured service member will need during his or her recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration," said Ronald A. Winter, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs.
The handbook was compiled in cooperation with the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and the Social Security Administration. Additionally, there are references provided by other governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations.
"The handbook describes the disability eligibility process, various program qualifications, application procedures and numerous resources with associated contact information," said Sharon Gunselman, policy and resource analyst for the Department of Defense.
Web sites and toll-free numbers are provided, and the electronic version includes hyperlinks. The electronic version of the handbook will be updated frequently and the hard copy of the compensation and benefits handbook will be updated annually.
To view the handbook online click here.
Source: The American Legion Auxiliary Legislative Newsletter: Issue 20; The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans e-Newsletter: October 2008
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