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VA Benefits Eligibility Criteria Quiz

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What is the primary eligibility criteria for veterans to receive VA benefits?

Being a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service

Being a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard

Discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions (correct)

Having completed active duty for training

What kind of compensation are veterans entitled to if they have a 'service connected' disability?

Pension Benefits

Education Benefits

Disability Compensation (correct)

Housing Assistance

How can veterans apply for Disability Compensation?

Contact their local Veterans Affairs hospital

Submit a letter to the Department of Defense

Fill out a VA 21526EZ form and file it with the Regional VA Office (correct)

Apply through the Social Security Administration

Do veterans have to prove that they were exposed to asbestos in the military to get approved for benefits?

No, they do not need to prove exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to getting approved for VA benefits related to asbestos exposure?

Writing a detailed exposure summary that emphasizes military exposure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is NOT acknowledged by the VA as being caused by asbestos exposure?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Signup and view all the answers

What must a doctor state in writing for an illness to be accepted by the VA as caused by asbestos?

"At least as likely as not" to have been caused by asbestos Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary functions of a Veteran Service Representative?

Assisting veterans in filing for VA benefits and tracking claims progress Signup and view all the answers

What will the VA consider when adjudicating a claim for service connection for a disability resulting from exposure to asbestos?

Latency, exposure factors, and the relationship between exposure to asbestos and the claimed disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines whether an asbestos illness is service-related according to the VA?

Detailed service record Signup and view all the answers

What types of cancers does the VA acknowledge as being caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers?

Lung, bronchus, and gastrointestinal tract cancers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Veteran Service Officers (VSO) and Veteran Claims Agents (VCA)?

Assisting veterans in filing for VA benefits with different organizations Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary focus of a detailed exposure summary when applying for VA benefits related to asbestos exposure?

Emphasizing the majority of exposure came from military service Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for veterans when dealing with the VA regarding asbestos-related claims?

Working through an accredited representative who is an expert in the field Signup and view all the answers