SUMMARY
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DESCRIPTION
Chapter 6
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Tony N. García
Mark Ronning
§ 6.1 INTRODUCTION
§ 6.1-1 History of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
§ 6.1-2 Scope of Chapter
§ 6.2 VA PROGRAMS OVERVIEW AND BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
§ 6.2-1 Qualifying Veteran
§ 6.2-2 Military Discharge Classifications
§ 6.2-3 General Eligibility for VA Programs
§ 6.2-4 Veterans Benefits Administration
§ 6.2-5 Veterans Health Administration
§ 6.2-6 National Cemetery Administration
§ 6.3 VA ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
§ 6.3-1 Program Overview
§ 6.3-2 Fee Agreements
§ 6.3-3 Code of Conduct
§ 6.4 SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES
§ 6.4-1 Compensation Benefits
§ 6.4-2 Effect on Retirement and Drill Pay
§ 6.4-3 Disability-Compensation Claims
§ 6.4-4 Attorney Fees