Veteran Affairs Act, 667
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Veteran Affairs Act, 667
An act to provide health and benefits for veterans of the armed services of Kodiak.
Article 1 - Creation of the Department of Veteran Affairs
1.1 - Department of Veteran Affairs will be created under the supervision of the Ministry of Defense.
1.2 - Its purpose is to provide support and lifelong healthcare to eligible military veterans.
1.3 - Non-healthcare benefits will contain the following:
- Disability Compensation
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Education Assistance
- Home Loans
- Life Insurance
- Burial and Memorial Benefits
1.4 - Funding will come from the defense and healthcare funds.
Article 2 -Administration and Eligibility
2.1 - The creation of three additional administrations to cover each aspect of veteran affairs.
- 2.1.1 - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - responsible for providing healthcare in all its forms as well as biomedical research.
- 2.1.2 - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - responsible for initial veteran registration, eligibility determination, and non-healthcare benefits.
- 2.1.3 - National Cemetery Administration - responsible for providing burial and memorial benefits, as well as maintenance of VA cemeteries.
2.2 - Eligibility will be determined by meeting both requirements:
- You have a current illness or injury (condition) that affects your mind or body, and
- You served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.
