California Veterans Resource Book

CALIFORNIA

Veterans Resource

Book

8TH EDITION

QUICK REFERENCE

California Department of Veterans Afairs (CalVet)

U.S. Department of Veterans Afairs (USDVA)

Veterans Crisis Hotline

(800) 952-5626 (Toll free) (800) 827-1000 (Toll free) (800) 273-8255 (Toll free)

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January 2019

California Veterans California strives to provide the highest level of support and services to our nearly 1.6 million veterans. On behalf of the state of California, I express my sincere appreciation to all who have served in the Armed Forces. Your sacrifices and contributions have protected our nation's most precious assets: freedom. We owe you our deepest gratitude and unwavering support. Many benefits and services available to you have been expanded and improved over the past decade. The California Veterans Resource Book provides a comprehensive guide for accessing your earned benefits. I encourage veterans and veteran families of every era to use this valuable resource and take full advantage of the benefits and services you have earned.

Sincerely,

Gavin Newsom Governor

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

1227 O STREET, SUITE 300 | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 THE SECRETARY

Dear California Veterans and Families, I am pleased to present the 8th edition of CalVet's California Veterans Resource Book. This book assists you in learning about and accessing the wide variety of services and benefits available to California veterans and family members. Our goal is to provide information about all of the programs ofered, plus how to find out if you qualify, who to contact, and how to apply. Whether you're interested in getting a veteran designation on your driver license, getting a discounted State Parks pass, or if you need assistance with the big concerns such as education, health care, disability benefits, employment, housing, or emergency assistance, you will find helpful information in this book. I want to thank our partners: the U.S. Department of Veteran Afairs, County Veterans Service Ofices, and Veterans Service Organizations as well as many agencies, organizations, and nonprofits supporting our state's nearly 1.6 million veterans. We've included contact information for them in this book. The California Veterans Resource Book is also available online at calvet. where we update it regularly. I encourage you to take advantage of these benefits and services ? if you served, you earned.

Sincerely,

Vito Imbasciani MD Secretary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VETERANS BENEFITS TIMETABLE

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California State Benefits

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REGIONAL OUTREACH

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CALIFORNIA TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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CALVET VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT OFFICES

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VETERANS LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM

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DISABLED VETERANS SPORT FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES

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STATE PARKS AND RECREATION PASS

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NATIONAL PARKS ACCESS PASS

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VETERAN DESIGNATION ON CALIFORNIA DRIVER LICENSE AND ID CARD

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BUSINESS LICENSE, TAX, AND FEE EXEMPTION

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

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COLLEGE TUITION FEE WAIVER FOR VETERANS' DEPENDENTS

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DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

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USDVA Claims and Benefits

31

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

31

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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DISABILITY COMPENSATION

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BENEFITS FOR USDVA SERVICE-CONNECTED VETERANS

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VETERANS IDENTIFICATION CARD

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SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING GRANTS

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PENSION

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CEMETERY AND BURIAL BENEFITS

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DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION

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Health Care

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USDVA HEALTH CARE

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE IN U.S. NON-USDVA FACILITIES

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ONLINE ACCESS TO USDVA HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES

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VETERANS HEALTH IDENTIFICATION CARD

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CAREGIVER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

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DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS HEALTH CARE

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PRESUMPTIVE HEALTH CONDITIONS

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DEPLETED URANIUM

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HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS

93

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

101 POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

103 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

104 MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA

105 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

107 USDVA MEDICAL FACILITIES

116 VETERANS BENEFIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

116 COVERED CALIFORNIA

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Education

119 EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR CALIFORNIA VETERANS 125 USDVA EDUCATION BENEFITS 143 OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS

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Housing

147 CALVET HOME LOANS 150 USDVA HOME LOAN GUARANTY 152 VETERANS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA 156 PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 165 COMMUNITY-BASED VETERANS SERVICE PROVIDERS

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Employment

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STATE EMPLOYMENT

181 FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT

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Advocacy and Assistance

185 CALIFORNIA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICES 187 DIRECTORY OF COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICES 192 DIRECTORY OF VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 194 VETERANS CONNECT @ THE LIBRARY 201 MINORITY AND UNDERREPRESENTED VETERANS 205 WOMEN VETERANS 206 CALIFORNIA VETERANS BOARD 207 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

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Other Benefits and Services

211 MILITARY RECORDS 213 VOLUNTEER SERVICES 216 CALIFORNIA VETERANS MEMORIAL REGISTRY 218 CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD 220 CALIFORNIA STATE MILITARY RESERVE

222 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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