Resources
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Use the resources on this page to stay current on your benefits.
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Refer back to this page often as it is always being updated with new releases and programs.
*Were you exposed to Agent Orange outside of Vietnam or SEA? Click here for VA recognized locations of potential exposure outside of SEA.
*Beware of Claims Sharks who seek to file your disability claims.
*The VA does not pay for your burial nor is it guaranteed you will be buried in a National Cemetery. Learn what are your burial benefits.
VA Current Disability Compensation Chart
Review 2025 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use the compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. VA bases your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members.
Click here for current disability rate chart.
Nutrition and Food Services
Food choices can impact a number of health conditions such as as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are the food and nutrition experts. RDNs have special training to offer medical nutrition therapy and work as part of the health care team or Primary Care Aligned Care Team (PACT) in the treatment and prevention of disease. RDNs promote healthy lifestyle choices and create personal nutrition plans for individuals of all ages using a whole health approach. RDNs empower and equip people to take charge of their health and well-being to live their life to the fullest. They are able to separate facts from fads and give you evidenced-based nutrition information that you can use.
Click here for link to Nutrition and Food Services and then contact your local VA facility to get you and your family back on a healthy diet.
The Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions is organized and operated for the educational purposes of the Association’s Veteran membership, which, in part, consists of Veteran Service Officers throughout the State of Illinois. The Veterans Assistance Commission exists to help veterans access the benefits they earned for serving our great nation. Whether you are looking to apply for health care, dental insurance, disability compensation, home loan, GI Bill, or State benefits - their office can help! Don't try to navigate the benefits bureaucracy alone, their help is free!
Click here for link to your area VAC contact and their location.
VA Resources
VA.gov Use this link to access VA website
archives.gov Use this link to access your government records such as your DD214
Illinois Veteran Benefits
For Illinois Veterans click on this link to see what the State of Illinois provides as far as Veteran benefits.
Veteran Benefits
Veteran Benefits are unrelated to Veteran Healthcare. Be aware of your earned benefits perhaps because of exposure to agent orange or toxic burn pits. Contact us to review and take action,