Advises veterans on how and where to claim benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) such as health care and job benefits.

Includes index.

The VA and the veteran -- In times of war and peace: who is eligible for VA benefits -- In triplicate, please -- Advocates for vets -- Health care for veterans -- Disability and rehabilitation -- The appeals process -- With honor and respect: death benefits including burial, cemetery plot, honors -- Education is the key to the future: the post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill -- Home ownership: home sweet home with a VA loan -- Job preference eligibility and entrepreneur opportunities -- Those who also serve: dependents of veterans.