A good list to print for future reference.

Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA. Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know. Nearly 100% of this information is free and available for all veterans, the only catch is: you have to ask for it, because they won't tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it. You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you -- and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you, stay in the process, and press for your rights and your best interests.

Note: Some of the links below are associated with for-profit organizations and are provided solely for your convenience.  They are in no way intended to represent endorsement or support by the USS John Paul Jones Association of the products or services offered.

• Health  issues
  • Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma treatment information:
    Mesothelioma http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/mesothelioma.htm - sponsored by Jonathan David of the David Law Firm of Woodlands, TX
  • Dealing with PTSD or know someone who is? Click here: https://www.lighthousedentalcare.com/mental-health-and-dealing-with-ptsd/.
  • Health Services Research & Development Home http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/
  • Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/
  • My Health e Vet http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
  • PTSD and Sleep Understanding PTSD and the Effects on Sleep - Online Mattress Review
  • Public Health/SARS http://www.publichealth.va.gov/SARS/
  • Rebab Spot (https://www.rehabspot.com) is a for-profit web site that helps those struggling with addiction and their families find information, support, and resources needed to get help.  Specific help for veterans suffering from alcohol addiction is available at https://www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/veterans/.
    See the disclaimer at https://www.rehabspot.com/about/disclaimer/.
  • Substance abuse issues on Addiction Resource: https://addictionresource.com/addiction/veterans-and-substance-abuse/
  • VA National Hepatitis C Program http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/
  • VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http://www.publichealth.va.gov/
• Local Government
  • Need contact information for a local government office?  Find it at: http://www.countyoffice.org.
• Social Security Issues
  • Social Security Disability Benefits

    Many veterans will have the need to file for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security and Disability Resource Center website (www.ssdrc.com) provides answers to questions concerning how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants filing for either SSD (social security disability) or SSI (supplemental security income) benefits.  Written by a former claims examiner, this information may be helpful to you..

• Tax issues
  • Tax Return Filing and Payment Extensions for the Military:
    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/General-Tax-Tips/Tax-Return-Filing-and-Payment-Extensions-for-the-Military/INF23269.html
• Veteran's Affairs and Benefits
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page http://www.va.gov/
  • Forms and Records Request http://www.va.gov/vaforms/
  • National Association of State Directors of Veteran's Affairs http://www.nasdva.com/
  • Online VA Form 10-10EZ https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/
  • Records Center and Vault Homepage http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims http://www.uscourts.cavc.gov
  • VA Publications and Directives http://www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edsmps.htm
  • Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm
  • Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page http://www.vba.va.gov/
  • Veterans Legal and Benefits Information http://valaw.org/
  • Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/