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You may be eligible for employment benefits and services to help you live as independently as possible.
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You may be eligible for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) to help you live as independently as possible.
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Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) offers free educational and career guidance, planning, and resources to Veterans. Find out if you’re eligible for educational and career counseling through this program.
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Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) offers free educational and career guidance, planning, and resources to Veterans. Find out if you’re eligible for PCPG.
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If you’re the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. You may be eligible for VA benefits or compensation if you meet these requirements:
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If you’re the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). You may be eligible for VA DIC if you meet these requirements: