Government Links

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Executive Branch

• White House
• Veteran's Administration (See additionla resources below)
• Department of Defense
• OSD Reserve Affairs
• Department of the Navy

Legislative Branch

• Congress

Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court

Additional Resources for Veterans

• Appeals http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch05.doc >/li>
• Board of Veteran's Appeals http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
• CARES Commission http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
• CARES Draft National Plan http://www1.va.gov/cares/page.cfm?pg=105
• Center for Minority Veterans http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
• Center for Veterans Enterprise http://www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm
• Center for Women Veterans http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/
• Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War Veterans http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000016.html
• Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans Assoc http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000011.html
• Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Service http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part6%20/ch07.doc
• Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm
• Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page http://www.va.gov/
• Directory of Veterans Service Organizations http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view
• Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm
• Due Process http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch02.doc
• Duty to Assist http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch01.doc
• Electronic Code of Federal Regulations http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/
• Emergency, Non-emergency, and Fee Basis Care http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
• Environmental Agents http://www1.va.gov/environagents/
• Environmental Agents M10 http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1002
• Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=315
• EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU) http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHandbook1303122304.DOC and http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1158 ee also, Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DepletedUraniumFAQSheet.doc
• EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU) http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304.DOC
• Fee Basis, PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE http://www1.va..gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=206
• Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf OR, http://www1.va..gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.htm
• Forms and Records Request http://www.va.gov/vaforms/
• General Compensation Provisions http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_.html
• Geriatrics and Extended Care http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/
• Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG http://www.oqp.med.va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm
• Guide to Gulf War Veteran's Health http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/VHIgulfwar.pdf
• Gulf War Subject Index http://www1.va.gov/GulfWar/page.cfm?pg=7&template=main&letter=A
• Gulf War Veteran's Illnesses Q&As http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/GWIllnessesQandAsIB1041.pdf
• Hearings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc
• Homeless Veterans http://www1.va.gov/homeless/
• HSR&D Home http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/
• Index to Disability Examination Worksheets C&P exams http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/index.htm
• Ionizing Radiation http://www1.va.gov/irad/
• Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veterans VBA http://www.vba.va.gov/EFIF/
• M 10 for spouses and children < http://www1..va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1007
• M10 Part III Change 1 http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1008
• M21-1 Table of Contents http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1.html
• Mental Disorders, Schedule of Ratings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_130.DOC
• Mental Health Program Guidelines http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094
• Mental Illness Research, Ed ucation and Clinical Centers http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/
• MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellence http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp
• My Health e Vet http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
• NASDVA.COM http://nasdva.com/
• National Association of State Directors http://www.nasdva.com/
• National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention http://www.nchpdp.med.va.gov/postdeploymentlinks.asp
• Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Schedule of Ratings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38cfr/bookc/part4/s4%5F124a.doc
• OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) http://www.omi.cio.med.va.gov/
• Online VA Form 10-10EZ https://www.1010ez..med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/
• Parkinson's Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders http://www1.va.gov/resdev/funding/solicitations/docs/parkinsons.pdf
  and, http://www1.va.gov/padrecc/
• Peacetime Disability Compensation http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1131
• Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Death http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteri_.html and, http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapterii_.html and http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_.html
• Persian Gulf Registry http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1003
  This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7, 2005: http://www1..va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1232
• Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1006
• Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 1999, Annual Report To Congress http://www1.va.gov/resdev/1999_Gulf_War_Veterans'_Illnesses_Appendices.doc
• Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 2002, Annual Report To Congress http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/gulf_war_2002/GulfWarRpt02.pdf
• Phase I PGR http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1004
• Phase II PGR http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1005
• Policy Manual Index http://www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edsmps.htm
• Power of Attorney http://www.warms.vba..va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch03.doc
• Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) http://www1.va.gov/shad/
• Prosthetics Eligibility http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=337
• Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Page http://www.vethealth.cio.med.va.gov/
• Public Health/SARS http://www..publichealth.va.gov/SARS/
• Publications Manuals http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?Pub=4
• Publications and Reports http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/pubs_individual.cfm?webpage=gulf_war.htm
• Records Center and Vault Homepage http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html
• Records Center and Vault Site Map http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/sitemap.html
• REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANT'S RECORDS http://www.forms.va.gov/va/Internet/VARF/getformharness.asp?formName=3288-form.xft
• Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11, 2002 http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Minutes_April112002.doc
• Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses  http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/ReportandRecommendations_2004.pdf
• Research and Development http://www.appc1.va.gov/resdev/programs/all_programs.cfm
• Survivor's and Dependents' Ed ucational Assistance http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partiii_chapter35_.html
• Title 38 Index Parts 0-17
  http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfrv1_02.tpl
• Part 18
  http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfrv2_02.tpl
• Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A "Pension, Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfr3_main_02.tpl
• Title 38 Pensions, Bonuses & Veterans Relief (also 3.317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfr3_main_02.tpl
• Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS
  http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0&rgn=div6&view=text&node=38:1.0.1.1.5.2&idno=38
• Title 38 4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual. PART A "SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart "General Policy in Rating http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&rgn=div8&view=text&node=38:1.0.1.1.5.1..96.11&idno=38
• U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims http://www.vetapp.gov/
• VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf
• VA Fact Sheet http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/gwfs.html
• VA Health Care Eligibility http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/home/hecmain.asp
• VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF) http://www.avapl.org/gaf/gaf.html
• VA Life Insurance Handbook " Chapter 3 http://www.insurance.va.gov/inForceGliSite/GLIhandbook/glibokletch3.htm#310
• VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans http://valoans.com/va_facts_limits.cfm
• VA MS Research http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp
• VA National Hepatitis C Program http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/
• VA Office of Research and Development http://www1.va.gov/resdev/
• VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War http://www.va.gov/OAA/pocketcard/gulfwar.asp
• VA WMD EMSHG http://www1.va.gov/emshg/
• VA WRIISC-DC http://www.va.gov/WRIISC-DC/
• VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Address http://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/hotline3.htm
• Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm
• Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page http://www.vba.va.gov/
• Veterans Legal and Benefits Information http://valaw.org/
• VHA Forms, Publications, Manuals http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/
• VHA Programs - Clinical Programs & Initiatives http://www1.va.gov/health_benefits/page.cfm?pg=13 
• VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http: // www.publichealth.va.gov/
• VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans (tm) Health http://www1.va.gov/vhi_ind_study/gulfwar/istudy/index.asp
• Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
• Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/InterSubsistencefy04.doc
• VONAPP online http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
• WARMS - 38 CFR Book C http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html
• Wartime Disability Compensation http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1110
• War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jersey http://www.wri.med.va.gov/
• Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site http://www.gibill.va.gov/
• What VA Social Workers Do http://www1.va.gov/socialwork/page.cfm?pg=3
• WRIISC Patient Eligibility http://www.illegion.org/va1.html