This page was created by Texas Legal Services Center [1] and provides additional information and resources on the issues discussed in the Veterans Benefits video [2] produced by the Texas Veterans Legal Aid Coalition [3].
Simply put, character of your service determines your eligibility for VA Benefits and can be found on your DD214. To learn more about character of service review the following:
If you are not satisfied with the discharge of characterization of service that you received, you can apply for an upgrade. A discharge upgrade can change the character of your service so that you can qualify for benefits. To learn more about discharge upgrades review the following:
If a veteran fails to get a discharge upgrade, they may have another way to get VA health benefits through a character of discharge determination. To learn more about this process review the following:
To learn more about VA health care benefits review the following:
Watch this VA Disability Benefits video [20] produced by the Texas Veterans Legal Aid Coalition [3]. The video briefly summarizes VA disability benefits (VA disability compensation and VA pension) and under what conditions you might qualify for them. To learn more about VA disability benefits review the following:
You may be entitled to several benefits if you are a survivor of a veteran who is deceased or totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability. To learn more about VA survivor benefits review the following:
VA education benefits can assist veterans and their qualified family members with paying for their education. There are various education benefits available and there are things to consider before you apply. To learn more about education benefits and what you might qualify for review the following:
Aid and Attendance is an additional benefit that can be paid to qualifying veterans and spouses who require assistance with their daily life activities, such as help with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, using the bathroom, and mobility. To learn more about Aid and Attendance review the following:
Yes. Texas has nine Texas State Veterans Homes [39] that provide affordable, long-term care to qualified Texas veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents. Learn more about the homes and where they are located by clicking here [39].
For a complete list of Texas veterans benefits, refer to this State Benefits Booklet [40]issued by the Texas Veterans Commission [41]. The following is a brief list of important benefits:
Please visit the Texas Veterans Videos [55] page. Click here [55].
The Texas Veterans Legal Aid Coalition [3] is comprised of thirteen legal aid organizations who provide a variety of legal services to veterans in Texas. For help, contact the organizations who serve your county. Click here [3] for a complete list of the organizations and the counties they serve.
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[1] https://www.tlsc.org/
[2] https://youtu.be/xLHy0FM3GGM
[3] https://texaslawhelp.org/texas-veterans-legal-aid-coalition
[4] https://helpdesk.vetsfirst.org/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=2792
[5] https://militarybenefits.info/character-of-discharge/
[6] https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/character_of_discharge.asp
[7] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/military-discharge-characterization-information-and-answers
[8] https://www.va.gov/discharge-upgrade-instructions/
[9] https://militarybenefits.info/top-ten-questions-about-military-discharge-upgrades/
[10] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/character-service-determination-simple-overview-how-apply-veterans-affairs-health-benefits#toc-7
[11] https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/guides/va-character-of-service-determination-an-alternative-to-discharge-review
[12] https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/getting-va-character-service-determination.html
[13] https://www.va.gov/health-care/
[14] https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/cost-of-care/
[15] https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/
[16] https://www.usa.gov/veteran-health#item-212301
[17] https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/womens-health-needs/
[18] https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/where-you-go-for-care/
[19] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/character-service-determination-simple-overview-how-apply-veterans-affairs-health-benefits
[20] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/va-disability-benefits-video
[21] https://www.va.gov/disability/
[22] https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/
[23] https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/
[24] https://www.va.gov/pension/
[25] https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/limitedincome/livepension.pdf
[26] https://www.usa.gov/disability-veterans-benefits
[27] https://texaslawhelp.org/toolkit/i-want-know-more-about-veterans-benefits
[28] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/veterans-non-service-connected-disability-pension-benefits
[29] https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
[30] https://www.va.gov/pension/survivors-pension/
[31] https://www.va.gov/opa/persona/dependent_survivor.asp
[32] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/veterans-survivor-benefits
[33] https://www.va.gov/education/
[34] https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/comparison_chart.asp
[35] https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/
[36] https://texaslawhelp.org/article/education-benefits-veterans#toc-1
[37] https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
[38] https://militarybenefits.info/aid-and-attendance/
[39] https://vlb.texas.gov/veterans-homes/index.html
[40] https://www.tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-TVC-State-Benefits.pdf
[41] https://www.tvc.texas.gov/
[42] https://www.texvet.org/propertytax
[43] https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-615.pdf
[44] https://www.txtag.org/en/about/faq_veteran.shtml
[45] https://www.texvet.org/resources/veteran-id-card
[46] https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/for-our-troops
[47] https://vlb.texas.gov/loans/index.html
[48] https://www.tvc.texas.gov/employment/veterans/
[49] https://ers.texas.gov/active-employees/Retirement/Service-Credit-for-State-of-Texas-Retirement/Military-Service
[50] https://www.tvc.texas.gov/entrepreneurs/
[51] https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/combination-hunting-fishing/disabled-veteran-super-combo-hunting-and-all-water-fishing-package
[52] https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/park-passes/#Veterans
[53] https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/80547/veterans-gold-star-families-get-free-entrance-national-parks-refuges-public-lands/
[54] https://vlb.texas.gov/cemeteries/index.html
[55] https://texaslawhelp.org/veterans-videos