Veteran Affairs

Section 1: Formation

1.1 - The Department of Veteran Affairs exist subordinate to the Ministry of Defense.

1.2 - The Department is led by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs

1.2.1 - The Secretary is a civilian of the public service

1.3 - Its purpose is to provide support and lifelong healthcare to eligible military veterans.

Section 2: Administration and Eligibility

2.1 - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) exist under the Secretary of Veteran Affairs and is responsible for administrating healthcare in all its forms as well as biomedical research.

2.2 - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) exist under the Secretary of Veteran Affairs and is responsible for initial veteran registration, eligibility determination, and non-healthcare benefits.

2.3 - National Cemetery Administration exist under the Secretary of Veteran Affairs and is responsible for providing burial and memorial benefits, as well as maintenance of VA cemeteries.

2.4 - Eligibility will be determined by requirements;

1. You have a current illness or injury (condition) that affects your mind or body, and
2. You served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.

Section 3: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates

3.1 - Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) exist as a tax-free monetary benefit payable to a surviving spouse, child, or parent of service-members who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. Additionally, to survivors of veterans who died from their service-connected disabilities.

3.2 - Eligibility as a surviving spouse.

1. You lived with the veteran or service member without a break until their death, or
2. If you're separated, you weren't at fault for the separation
3. You married the veteran or service member within 15 years of their discharge period of military service during which the qualifying illness or injury started or got worse, or
4. You were married to the veteran or service member for at least 1 year, or
5. You had a child with the veteran or service member.

3.3 - Eligibility as a surviving child.

1. You aren't married, and
2. You aren't included on the surviving spouse compensation, and
3. You're under the age of 18 (or under the age of 23 if attending school

3.4 - Eligibility as a surviving parent.

1. You're the biological, adoptive, or foster parent of the veteran or service member and
2. Your income is below ₣10,000.

3.5 - DIC Rates

3.5.1 - Rates will start at ₣2,000 monthly.

3.5.2 - Rates percentage increases will be at the discretion of the VA.

Section 4: Non-healthcare benefits

4.1 - The Department of Veterans Affairs provides programs in the following categories for servicemembers and their families;

1. Disability Compensation
2. Vocational Rehabilitation
3. Education Assistance
4. Home Loans
5. Life Insurance
6. Burial and Memorial Benefits