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Show VETERANS! Here's Your Answer Question: A reservist served six months on active duty for training during a wartime period. Several months after completion of this training h was killed in an automobile accident. Is he entitled to a U. S. burial flag? Answer: No. Reservists are not eligible for a flag unless they incur service-connected disabilities. Question: My husband was killed in service and I want to take advantage of VA educational ed-ucational benefits. Can I get help in working out a program? pro-gram? Answer: Yes. Apply to VA for educational counseling, and professional counselors may be able to help you decide de-cide on a productive program. Question: I was discharged from military service on September Sep-tember 20. 1970, after being on active duty for two years. At discharge. I was told my Servicemen's Ser-vicemen's Group Life Insurance Insur-ance has been increased. Is that true? Answer: Yes. Since June 25, 1970, unless you requested some lower amount, your insurance in-surance has been $15,000. It continues for 120 days after discharge, and can be converted convert-ed to an individual, commercial commer-cial policy if you apply to an eligible company during the 120-day period. If you were totally disabled at separation, your insurance may continue up to one year. For additional information, contact your nearest VA office. Question: Where do I send my change of address to make sure that I receive my VA pension pen-sion check? Answer: Send your change of address to the Va regional office which has custody of your records, as well as to the Post Office. |