Assisting MN Veterans in Obtaining Federal VA Benefits

For information about Federal V.A. Benefits Phone toll free 1-800-827-1000. Information can also be obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.va.gov

Federal Veterans Benefits

1)	Compensation: Monthly benefits, toll free 1-877-838-2778
2)	Pension: Monthly benefits, 1-800-827-1000
3)	GI Bill Education and Training: www.gibill.va.gov
4)	Vocational Rehabilitation: 1-800-827-1000
5)	GI Home Loan Guaranty: (direct information: (612) 970-5500)
6)	Insurance: Serviceman's Life Insurance (SGLI and VGLI) 1-800-827-1000
7)	Dependants\Survivors Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
8)	Medical Care Benefits: (http://www.va.gov/elig/ Category 1-7)
9)	Burial Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
10)	Ft Snelling National Cemetary burial information: 612-726-1127
11)	Assistance Completing Application Forms for VA Benefits (service limited to Minnesota Residents) List of MN County Veterans Service Officers, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
12)	Veterans Preferance (VP) for federal employment positions in Minnesota: US DOL in Saint Paul (651) 259-7511

Minnesota State Veterans Preference Act (VPA) Benefits

1)	MN VPA Benefits for MN state, county and city positions: MN Dept of Veterans Affairs, VPA Officer (651) 757-1568 or visit: http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/vetspref.htm