Comprehensive Benefits and Support for Michigan Veterans

Benefits for Veterans
Mike Franks
Accredited Veterans Service Officer
Key Facts
There are 660,000 Vets in Michigan and 1/3
of these Vets served during the Vietnam Era.
Michigan Vets leave over $1.5 Billion on the
table by not connecting to benefits.
That’s Federal VA money intended for the
veteran or their family members.
MVAA is a resource for you 
MVAA is a resource for you 
to directly
service your Veterans.
Mission
To serve as the central coordinating point,
connecting those who have served in the
United States Armed Forces and their families,
to services and benefits throughout the State of
Michigan.
Vision
For Michigan to be the most veteran-friendly
state, by:
Providing the advice and assistance veterans
need as they transition through the chapters of
their lives;
Creating a “no wrong door” customer service
culture; and
Advocating for and on behalf of veterans and
their families.
Benefits Counseling
5 State Veteran Service Officers
56 Veteran Services Officers sub-contracted
through the veteran service organizations
County Veteran Services Offices and
Counselors
http://www.michiganveterans.com/Home/
Benefit-Counselors
Federal VA Benefits
Disability Compensation
Pension
Aid & Attendance
Housebound
Education & Training
Home Loans
Health Care
Burial
Dependents and Survivors
Disability Compensation
Tax-free benefit for a service connected disability
Service Connected:
Any injury or disease that is caused by or aggravated by
 
active military service
Injury or disease that is presumed by VA to be related to
Military service
VA will rate the severity of the injury/illness 0-100%.
Rating determines amount of monthly payment
Rating can be increased, as severity of injury/illness increases
Presumptive Conditions
VA “presumes” that specific disabilities were caused by
Military service
Vets with 90 days or more of service:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Lou Gehrig’s disease
Former POW’s, Vets exposed to Agent Orange (Vietnam Vets),
Vets exposed to Ionizing Radiation, Gulf War Veterans
Presumptive Conditions
Vietnam Vets (Exposed to Agent Orange)
Served in-country in Vietnam between 1/9/1962-5/7/1975
AL Amyloidosis
Chronic B-cell Leukemias
Chloracne (or similar acneform disease)
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Hodgkin’s Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease
Multiple Myeloma
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Presumptive Conditions
Vietnam Vets (Exposed to Agent Orange)
Served in-country in Vietnam between 1/9/1962-5/7/1975
Parkinson’s Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Prostate Cancer
Respiratory Cancers (includes lung cancer)
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Presumptive Conditions
Gulf War Veterans (Undiagnosed Illness)
Served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War
Medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Symptoms of an undiagnosed illness such as:
Fatigue, skin symptoms, headaches, muscle pain, joint pain, 
neurological symptoms, respiratory symptoms, sleep 
disturbance, GI symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, weight
loss, menstrual disorders
Pension
Tax-free benefit for war-time Vets with limited or no income
Age 65, 
or
Permanently and totally disabled due to non-service 
connected cause
May qualify for additional Aid & Attendance or Housebound
benefits
Housebound
An increased monthly pension amount paid to a 
claimant who is substantially confined to his or her 
home because of a permanent disability.
Aid and Attendance
An increased monthly pension amount paid to a claimant
that:
Requires the aid of another person in order to perform 
activities of daily living, 
OR
Is bedridden, 
OR
Patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical 
incapacity, 
OR
Has corrected visual acuity of 5/200 or less, in both eyes, or 
concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less.
Death Pension
Monthly benefit payable to low-income surviving spouse and
children of a deceased Veteran with wartime service.
No disability requirement, but spouse can not be remarried.
No time limit after death to apply
Spouse may also be eligible for additional Housebound or
Aid and Attendance payments.
 
Dependency & Indemnity
Compensation
Monthly benefit payable to surviving spouse and children of a 
Veteran that died during active service, or from a service-
disability, or had a 100% service-connected rating. 
Surviving Spouse and children may also be eligible for
CHAMPVA healthcare and dependents education assistance
Burial
Reimbursement for funeral, burial, and transportation costs
Headstone or marker at any cemetery, or medallion for family
stone
American flag to drape the casket
Presidential Memorial Certificate for next of kin
Burial in a VA national cemetery
Honor Guard services at funerals, provided by local organizations
Some Counties also provide additional burial funds for Vets
How do I apply?
How do I apply for benefits?
Meet with an accredited Service Officer
www.michiganveterans.com/home/benefit-
counselors
Apply online at eBenefits.va.gov
Need Level 2 premium account
Print application forms and mail/fax to VA
www.va.gov/vaforms
Healthcare
Any Veteran with active military service and separated under 
any condition other than dishonorable may qualify for VA
healthcare benefits.
If enlisted prior to 9/7/1980, only need to have served on active
duty for at least 1 day.
If enlisted after 9/7/1980, must have served 24 continuous
months or the full period for which they were called to active
duty.
Vets 
must
 apply for enrollment. 
May have a co-pay, depending on income level.
Healthcare
Benefits of enrolling in VA healthcare:
Hearing aids, Eyeglasses, mobility devices for NO cost 
(Co-pay for specialist exam may apply)
Maintenance and batteries for non-VA hearing aids
Travel Pay
Low cost Dental Insurance
Nationwide coverage – Vet can go to ANY VA medical
center or clinic for care
State Veterans Homes
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette
Vets and Spouses are eligible
Cost is based on income and assets
Volunteer Opportunities
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
(MVTF)
Provides emergency grants to eligible Michigan
veterans and dependent family members to
temporarily meet essential expenses
Applications available through your MVTF agent or
county committee
Eligibility
Details: 
www.MichiganVeterans.com
www.MichiganVeterans.com
1-800-MICH-VET
 
Mike Franks
(616) 364-5399
Slide Note
Embed
Share

Learn about the valuable services provided by Mike Franks, an Accredited Veterans Service Officer, to connect Michigan veterans with over $1.5 billion in Federal VA benefits. Gain insights into key facts, missions, benefits counseling, federal VA benefits, disability compensation, and presumptive conditions for veterans in Michigan. Take advantage of resources and assistance to ensure a smooth transition and access to essential benefits for veterans and their families.

  • Veterans
  • Michigan
  • Benefits
  • Federal VA
  • Disability Compensation

Uploaded on Sep 18, 2024 | 0 Views


Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Benefits for Veterans Mike Franks Accredited Veterans Service Officer

  2. Key Facts There are 660,000 Vets in Michigan and 1/3 of these Vets served during the Vietnam Era. Michigan Vets leave over $1.5 Billion on the table by not connecting to benefits. That s Federal VA money intended for the veteran or their family members. MVAA is a resource for you to directly service your Veterans.

  3. Mission To serve as the central coordinating point, connecting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and their families, to services and benefits throughout the State of Michigan.

  4. Vision For Michigan to be the most veteran-friendly state, by: Providing the advice and assistance veterans need as they transition through the chapters of their lives; Creating a no wrong door customer service culture; and Advocating for and on behalf of veterans and their families.

  5. Benefits Counseling 5 State Veteran Service Officers 56 Veteran Services Officers sub-contracted through the veteran service organizations County Veteran Services Offices and Counselors http://www.michiganveterans.com/Home/Benefit-Counselors

  6. Federal VA Benefits Disability Compensation Pension Aid & Attendance Housebound Education & Training Home Loans Health Care Burial Dependents and Survivors

  7. Disability Compensation Tax-free benefit for a service connected disability Service Connected: Any injury or disease that is caused by or aggravated by active military service Injury or disease that is presumed by VA to be related to Military service VA will rate the severity of the injury/illness 0-100%. Rating determines amount of monthly payment Rating can be increased, as severity of injury/illness increases

  8. Presumptive Conditions VA presumes that specific disabilities were caused by Military service Vets with 90 days or more of service: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Lou Gehrig s disease Former POW s, Vets exposed to Agent Orange (Vietnam Vets), Vets exposed to Ionizing Radiation, Gulf War Veterans

  9. Presumptive Conditions Vietnam Vets (Exposed to Agent Orange) Served in-country in Vietnam between 1/9/1962-5/7/1975 AL Amyloidosis Chronic B-cell Leukemias Chloracne (or similar acneform disease) Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Hodgkin s Disease Ischemic Heart Disease Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin s Lymphoma

  10. Presumptive Conditions Vietnam Vets (Exposed to Agent Orange) Served in-country in Vietnam between 1/9/1962-5/7/1975 Parkinson s Disease Peripheral Neuropathy Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Prostate Cancer Respiratory Cancers (includes lung cancer) Soft Tissue Sarcomas

  11. Presumptive Conditions Gulf War Veterans (Undiagnosed Illness) Served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War Medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Irritable bowel syndrome Symptoms of an undiagnosed illness such as: Fatigue, skin symptoms, headaches, muscle pain, joint pain, neurological symptoms, respiratory symptoms, sleep disturbance, GI symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, weight loss, menstrual disorders

  12. Pension Tax-free benefit for war-time Vets with limited or no income Age 65, or Permanently and totally disabled due to non-service connected cause May qualify for additional Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits

  13. Housebound An increased monthly pension amount paid to a claimant who is substantially confined to his or her home because of a permanent disability.

  14. Aid and Attendance An increased monthly pension amount paid to a claimant that: Requires the aid of another person in order to perform activities of daily living, OR Is bedridden, OR Patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity, OR Has corrected visual acuity of 5/200 or less, in both eyes, or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less.

  15. Death Pension Monthly benefit payable to low-income surviving spouse and children of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. No disability requirement, but spouse can not be remarried. No time limit after death to apply Spouse may also be eligible for additional Housebound or Aid and Attendance payments.

  16. Dependency & Indemnity Compensation Monthly benefit payable to surviving spouse and children of a Veteran that died during active service, or from a service- disability, or had a 100% service-connected rating. Surviving Spouse and children may also be eligible for CHAMPVA healthcare and dependents education assistance

  17. Burial Reimbursement for funeral, burial, and transportation costs Headstone or marker at any cemetery, or medallion for family stone American flag to drape the casket Presidential Memorial Certificate for next of kin Burial in a VA national cemetery Honor Guard services at funerals, provided by local organizations Some Counties also provide additional burial funds for Vets

  18. How do I apply? How do I apply for benefits? Meet with an accredited Service Officer www.michiganveterans.com/home/benefit- counselors Apply online at eBenefits.va.gov Need Level 2 premium account Print application forms and mail/fax to VA www.va.gov/vaforms

  19. Healthcare Any Veteran with active military service and separated under any condition other than dishonorable may qualify for VA healthcare benefits. If enlisted prior to 9/7/1980, only need to have served on active duty for at least 1 day. If enlisted after 9/7/1980, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty. Vets must apply for enrollment. May have a co-pay, depending on income level.

  20. Healthcare Benefits of enrolling in VA healthcare: Hearing aids, Eyeglasses, mobility devices for NO cost (Co-pay for specialist exam may apply) Maintenance and batteries for non-VA hearing aids Travel Pay Low cost Dental Insurance Nationwide coverage Vet can go to ANY VA medical center or clinic for care

  21. State Veterans Homes Grand Rapids Home for Veterans DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette Vets and Spouses are eligible Cost is based on income and assets Volunteer Opportunities

  22. Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) Provides emergency grants to eligible Michigan veterans and dependent family members to temporarily meet essential expenses Applications available through your MVTF agent or county committee Eligibility Details: www.MichiganVeterans.com

  23. www.MichiganVeterans.com 1-800-MICH-VET Mike Franks (616) 364-5399

More Related Content

giItT1WQy@!-/#giItT1WQy@!-/#giItT1WQy@!-/#giItT1WQy@!-/#