Manchester City Library

(English): Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
(Spanish): Beneficios federales para los veteranos y sus dependientes

The 2008 edition of this booklet is now on display in the library Rotunda and is also available at our online catalog at the above link. Information includes:

• Re-adjustment Counseling Services - – page 8 – Per the booklet: “Counseling is designed to help combat veterans readjust to civilian life. Services include treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).”. According to data from the Office of the Army Surgeon General, a total of 28,365 Army soldiers have been diagnosed with PTSD, including more than 10,000 in 2007 (Washington Post, 5/28).
• Transition Assistance – page 73 – Per the booklet: “Program includes job search, employment and training information to service members who are within 12 months of separation or 24 months of retirement.”.
• Education and Training – page 33 – Montgomery GI Bill: “Eligibility expires 10 years after the service member is discharged, however, there are exceptions for disability, re-entering active duty and upgraded discharges.”.
• Special Groups Veterans – page 67 – Benefits to women, homeless, filipino and incarcerated veterans can be found here.

The Manchester VA Medical Center is located at 718 Smyth Road. The phone number is: 624-4366.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask a library staff member.