Veterans' Benefits Increased by 5.8% effective December 2008
Monthly compensation paid to America's veterans with service connected disabilities, as well as dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of deceased veterans will increase 5.8% in December (2008).
The annual cost of living increase to Social Security beneficiaries using a formula that considers the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers. The increase in payment rates provided by the Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008, which was signed by President Bush on September 24, 2008.
For 2008-2009 rates for Compensation and Pension Benefits..... Click here
For a summary of VA Benefits (in PDF Format)..... Click here
DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS (DD-214) NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Click Here
Request Copies of Military Personnel Records..... Click here
DoD implements Combat Related Special Compensation for Certain Military Retirees. Visit the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Web Site for more information.
Got a benefits question you want to ask the Veterans Administration? For an answer to your benefits question go to: E-mail Contacts Page
Otherwise, if you don't want to ask the VA, you should contact your local VFW service officer or your county service officer.
Compensation Rate Tables..... Click Here
$5.00 State of MI license plate: Please go to this web site for detailed information about the $5 license plates. If you maneuver around, you will even find the application to fill out to take to the MI secretary of states office. Don't forget, before you visit the secretary of states office, to obtain a letter from the VA showing you have the 100% disability. The odds are the people at the license bureau won't know how to handle this, will have to pull manuals to figure it out.
But, $5 plate for 5 years is great. You will save a heap of money from whatever your normal price is for a plate!!
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1585_1595_1598-24729--,00.html
