Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Iraq, Afghanistan, and Deployed Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Their Maximum Benefits [Paperback]

Bruce C Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1601381506 | ISBN-13: 978-1601381507 | Edition: 1st

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 26 million veterans in the United States. As of January 2007, more than 1.6 million U.S. servicemen and women had tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. When not on active duty, more than 20 percent of these vets do not have health care coverage, and many more are unaware of the hundreds of benefits to which they have access. As a result, many are suffering financial strain during and after deployment. This is a discouraging statistic because the federal and state governments, as well as private foundations, have scholarships and military discounts available only to veterans. There are billions of dollars in aid available, waiting to be claimed, but the problem is finding and properly applying for these programs. This groundbreaking new book will provide help to those heroic Americans who have answered our government s call to duty. You will find all contact information and Web sites included, making it easy to apply for the benefits you are entitled to, while meeting the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other organizations and private institutions. Here is a small sampling of what you will learn about: the GI Bill, scholarships, grants, companies that offer military discounts, GI Bill eligibility, details of VA loans, National Guard GI Bill, benefits after service, veterans employment, education, and training programs, VA-guaranteed home loan, GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP), disability compensation, employment and training, frequently asked questions, asking for local discounts, GI Bill education programs, homeless veterans programs, state veteran benefits directory, survivor benefits, VA appeals process, VA benefits explained, VA hospitals and facilities, veteran disability compensation, veterans health care, veterans life insurance, veterans pension programs, vocational rehabilitation, burial and memorial benefits. If you are in the military now, a veteran, or a military family member, you will find this resource invaluable.

Editorial Reviews

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It is one of those handbooks that should be given to each member of the military as they prepare for separation from active duty....Family members will find it most helpful as well. Yes, the author has accomplished his mission. Here is a veteran's new best buddy: It could be the chicken soup for those Returning from the War on Terrorism. --Julie Scott, Veteran Journal

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company; 1st edition (August 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601381506
• ISBN-13: 978-1601381507
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,382,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bruce C. Brown was born in Bayshore, New York, but moved around quite a bit in his youth, finally settling down in Silver Springs, Florida. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1984 and has completed more than 26 years of service to our nation. Bruce is the author of twelve published books and has been recognized with numerous awards for his writing.

To date, he has written "How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your Business or Web Site: With Little or No Money", "The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed", "The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-Free Campaigns to Reach Your Target Audience and Increase Sales", "The Complete Guide to Google Advertising: Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan", "The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs", "The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause with Free Blogs" and "Returning From the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits", "How to Build Your Own Web Site With Little or No Money: The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use", "How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Web Site Design Business", "Google Income How Anyone of Any Age, Location, and/or Background Can Build a Highly Profitable Online Business with Google" and "How to Stop E-Mail Spam, Spyware, and Computer Viruses from Ruining Your Computer: The Complete Guide for Your Home and Work". Bruce is currently working on his latest project, a 2nd Edition to his first book "How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your Business or Web Site: With Little or No Money."

Four of his books have won prestigious awards. Bruce has three children and a beautiful wife, Vonda. His oldest son, Dalton, is a graduate from the University of South Florida. His middle son, Jordan, is a graduate from the University of Florida and is currently attending Law School at The University of Texas. His youngest son Colton, is attending the University of Florida. Bruce has been happily married to Vonda for 26+ years and is currently serving as a Commander in the United States Coast Guard.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal resource for veterans and their families, May 26, 2009

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Channon Cary (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Iraq, Afghanistan, and Deployed Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Their Maximum Benefits (Paperback)

Without a doubt, this book is a must have for any veteran or their spouse, beneficiaries or surviving family members. There are countless government agencies and groups available to help support veterans and their families in transitioning, however, the sheer volume and multitude of different agencies can overwhelm even the most organized person.

Brown's book breaks out each benefit area into a main section, providing all manner of information from eligibility to contact numbers to comments about the level of difficulty in navigating the particular process. I find it hard to imagine that any stone has been left unturned when it comes to finding and accessing all of the benefits a veteran is entitled to receive. And while you could find all of this information by visiting each and every website, and tracking each and every deadline and benefit, why should you? This book takes the work out of finding where to go, when and how, and that leaves the reader able to spend their time actually applying for and receiving the benefits instead of trying track down the information.

Very helpful and informative book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for veterans!, October 17, 2008

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Cindy F. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Iraq, Afghanistan, and Deployed Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Their Maximum Benefits (Paperback)

When soldiers have answered the call to duty, they put their lives on hold in service for their country. So often, this heroic individuals return to home without any idea

of how their military service goes unnoticed because it somehow gets caught up in the governmental bureaucracy. Understanding the nature of the bureaucratic beast,

Author and military servicemen Bruce Brown tirelessly meandered through the Veterans Benefits system to offer returning soldiers a bible on how to maximize their government

benefits.

Although Brown's book is primarily focused on the War on Terrorism, he spotlights how military benefits affected those who fought in the World Wars up to the Gulf War.

For any soldier returning from the war or for the family of those currently serving, Brown's book will help them navigate through the system and ensure there is a way

to get all the benefits they are entitled to.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for Veterans, September 14, 2008

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Kristina Zullo "Krissy" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Iraq, Afghanistan, and Deployed Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Their Maximum Benefits (Paperback)

I found this book to be very informative with detailed definitions right at the beginning to educate the readers and help them to understand the book more clearly. It discusses every possible type of benefits a soldier could receive.

Reading this book opened my eyes to what generally goes on in the army. The sections in the book that includes the discussion of payments regarding wounds and illnesses appealed to me most. I never really put much thought into soldiers being diagnosed with cancer while serving their country and needing to undergo treatment. I also didn't realize that soldiers also receive benefits for severe wounds, such as losing an arm, a leg, or the ability to see.

I have never been very interested in the army, however this book kept me interested and intrigued as I learned something new within each chapter. It never occurred to me just how much thought must be put into deciding which method of pay, and which type of investment a soldier could apply for in order to receive the maximum benefits that they deserve.

This book is very detailed and easy to read and understand. It is recommended for anyone who is interested in joining the military, anyone who has been in the military in the past, or anyone who is just plain interested in the army.