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Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation Changes
VA eligibility rules changed on June 15, 2009, making it easier for more Veterans to enroll in VA’s health care system. Under this new regulation, VA relaxed income restrictions on enrollment for health benefits. While this new provision does not remove consideration of income, it does increase income thresholds. A web–based calculator is available for Veterans to enter their income information, dependents, and zip code to assess if their income would fall within the proposed income threshold adjustments. Veterans are encouraged to contact VA’s Health Resource Center at 1–877–222 VETS (8387) or visit the VA health eligibility website for more information.
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- Virgin Islands Veterans Benefits
- The Office of Veterans Affairs
- Veteran Army Education Benefits
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Phone Numbers
| Education | 1-888-442-4551 |
| Headstones and Markers | 1-800-697-6947 |
| Health Care | 1-877-222-8387 |
| Life Insurance | 1-800-669-8477 |
| Special Health Issues | 1-800-749-8387 |
| Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) | 1-800-829-4833 |
| VA Benefits | 1-800-827-1000 |
| Virgin Islands Veterans Benefits | 1-340-773-6663 |
websites
| Department of Defense | www.defenselink.mil |
| Education Benefits | www.gibill.va.gov |
| Federal Jobs | www.usajobs.opm.gov |
| Health Care Eligibility | www.va.gov/healtheligibility |
| Home Loan Guaranty | www.homeloans.va.gov |
| Burial and Memorial Benefits | www.cem.va.gov |
| Life Insurance | www.insurance.va.gov |
| Records | www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel |
| Returning Veterans | www.seamlesstransition.va.gov |
| Veterans Employment and Training | www.dol.gov/vets |
| Veterans Preference | www.opm.gov/veteran/ |
| Vocational Rehabilitation | www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre |
| VA Benefit Payment Rates | www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm |
| VA Facilitities | www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp |
| VA Forms | www.va.gov/vaforms |
| VA Home Page | www.va.gov |
| Welcome Back Veterans | www.welcomebackveterans.org |
| Virgin Islands Minorities Report | 11th ACMV Annual Report 2005 |
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VIRGIN ISLANDS VETERANS STATE BENEFITS
- Homestead Tax Exemption of up to $650.00 from the Real Property Tax Bill is offered to Veterans who occupies their primary home.
- Veterans home/land Loan is offered to Veterans who entered the Armed Forces while residing in the Virgin Islands. This loan is a maximum of $95,000.00 at a low rate of 4%.
- Free Tuition is offered for attendance at local public educational institutions and at the University of the Virgin Islands. This program is for Veterans who entered the Armed Forces while residing in the Virgin Islands.
- Free Tuition is offered for attendance at the University of the Virgin Islands to participate in the CELL program (Community Engagement & Lifelong Learning). This program is for Veterans who entered the Armed Forces while residing in the Virgin Islands.
- Decedent's Estates and Fiduciary Relation (Veterans Guardianship).
- 10-Points Preference added to Veterans score on Local Civil Service Examinations. 15-Points for Disabled Veterans.
- Administrative Leave for Military Burial Attendance (with prior notification.
- Administrative Leave for temporary participation in military exercises.
- A Free Burial Plot, in Local Cemeteries is offered to Veterans who are residents and entered the Armed Forces while residing in the Virgin Islands.
- Opportunity to acquire a Taxi Medallion for Veterans who entered the Armed Forces while residing in the Virgin Islands.
- Free Emergency Ambulance Service to all Veterans residing in the Virgin Islands.
- Free License Plates to all Veterans residing in the Virgin Islands.
- Assistance with off island travel for non service connected Veterans with VA medical appointment.
- a maximum of $ 3,500.00 is reimbursed for burial of veterans who entered the Armed Forces while residing in the Virgin Islands.
St. Croix
Tel: 340-773-6663
Fax: 340-692-9563
The STATE Office of Veterans Affairs
This office is responsible for providing information, and providing Virgin Islands veterans with benefit and entitlement assistance.
The Department of Veterans Affairs was created on March 10, 1955 through the enactment of Bill No. 21 Act No 8, by the first legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Division was organized by Executive order No.195-1987 and Act No. 5265, The Government reorganization and consolidation Act of 1987. Renamed the division to “The Office of Veterans Affairs” and placed it under the Governor.
This office provides the following benefits only to Virgin Islands Veterans, and is not to be mistaken for those benefits due to all veterans from the Veterans Administration.
Contact the office, on St. Croix Call 773-6663, and on St. Thomas 774-6100
Veteran Army Education Benefits - Army Pays for Degrees: $73,000
As a Veteran, you could have education benefits up to $73,000 you can use to pay for a college degree or technical certificate. Request free information from accredited schools with:
- VA Approved Programs
- Online-based Classes
- Knowledgeable Counselors
- Credit for Service
- Flexible scheduling
Get free info from military-friendly schools today before your benefits expire.
