The latest edition of one of the federal government’s best-selling booklets is now available from the U.S. Government Printing Office. Published by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents” has been revised to include changes in law for 1998.
The 89-page handbook provides the latest information on important changes in eligibility for VA medical care. It also describes other federal benefits, including education, disability compensation, pension, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and burial assistance. The booklet includes details on benefits and services for particular groups, such as women veterans and Gulf War veterans.
Addresses and phone numbers of all VA benefits offices, medical centers, national cemeteries, counseling centers and other VA facilities are listed. In addition, a toll-free number, 1-800-827-1000, is listed to connect callers to the nearest VA benefits counselor.
The Government Printing Office sells the booklet for $3.75, but the full text is available free through the Internet at www.va.gov/benefits.htm. For copies, ask for GPO stock number 051-000-00214-8 from:
Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
To order with VISA or Mastercard, phone 202-512-1800.
The 1997 edition of “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents” ranked third in total sales among publications at the U.S. Government Printing Office. Since the handbook’s inception, some 2.8 million copies have been sold.
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