The Veterans Administration provides monetary and medical benefits to honorably discharged Veterans who have been injured or sickened as a result of their military service. These tax-free benefits can be a much-needed source of income and free medical treatment for clients awaiting final adjudication of their Social Security claim. The presentation will cover the basic standards for receiving benefits, the application and appeal process, and how the VA rates each disability/disease…and how you can use the VA evidence to strengthen your Social Security claims!