user: can you give me details of VA education benefits for survivors and dependents[NEWLINE]agent: Find out if you re eligible for VA education benefits for dependents and survivors also called Chapter 35 benefits.[NEWLINE]user: If I am the dependent spouse?[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or job training through a GI Bill program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user:  How do I get these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You ll need to apply. Apply for VA education benefits Chapter 35 benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for education benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You may qualify for VA education benefits Chapter 35 benefits if you re the child or spouse of a service member[NEWLINE]agent: ok tell me the requirements?[NEWLINE]user: ok tell me the requirements[NEWLINE]agent: Died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001,[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What benefits can I get?


user: how the Veterans Pension Eligibility is carried out[NEWLINE]agent: The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Do you want to be eligible for VA Veterans Pension benefits?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: If you meet the eligibility requirements can you choose them I ask you the questions of the requirements?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: must answer correctly[NEWLINE]user: He was an officer and began working on active duty after October 16, 1981.[NEWLINE]agent: And at least one of these must be true about your service.[NEWLINE]user: Both must be true?[NEWLINE]agent: You didn t receive a dishonorable discharge[NEWLINE]user: NOT[NEWLINE]agent: cannot be eligible for the Veterans Pension program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I know if I served under an eligible period of war?


user: Good evening, I need information about Veterans Pension Eligibility[NEWLINE]agent: Clear. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Are you eligible for VA Veterans Pension benefits?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Do you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements?[NEWLINE]user: I think not[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: As a war veteran, what requirements must I meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Good among the requirements are age or disability, and what income and net worth are within certain limits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What other requirements must I meet?[NEWLINE]agent: ever received a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: do not[NEWLINE]agent: you are not eligible to be eligible for VA Veterans Pension benefits. sorry[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I do if I received a license that is not honorable, misconduct, or dishonorable?


user: I would like to know about the Veterans Pension?[NEWLINE]agent:  The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for Veterans Pension benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: If you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: You didn t receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Your yearly family income and net worth meet certain limits set by Congress?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: you are not eligible for the Veterans Pension program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: is there another way to be eligible for benefits?


user: I need to know about Eligibility for Veterans Pension[NEWLINE]agent: The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for Veterans Pension benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent:  If you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements[NEWLINE]user: ok[NEWLINE]agent: you may be eligible for the Veterans Pension program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]agent: Find out how to apply for a discharge upgradeLearn about the VA Character of Discharge review process[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements to know if I'm eligible for Veterans Pension benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: tell me if... You didn't receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: you are not eligible for the Veterans Pension program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how to find out how to apply for a discharge upgrade?


user: can you give me information about the Veterans Pension Eligibility program[NEWLINE]agent: Clear. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I know if I am eligible for VA Veterans Pension benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements?[NEWLINE]user: I don `t believe[NEWLINE]user: and what are the requirements that it should meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Didn't you receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: do not[NEWLINE]agent: You may not be eligible for the Veterans Pension program because you do not meet the requirements[NEWLINE]user: What if you started active duty as an enlisted person after September 7, 1980, and served at least 24 months or the entire term?


user: what is the Eligibility for Veterans Pension?[NEWLINE]agent: The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.s   [3] Find out if you re eligible for this benefit[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: do you want to know if you're eligible for Veterans Pension benefits from VA??[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: do you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements?[NEWLINE]user: I think so[NEWLINE]agent: you may be eligible for the Veterans Pension program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]agent: you may not be eligible for VA pension benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I know if I served under an eligible wartime period?[NEWLINE]agent: [31] Under current law,s [32] we recognize the following wartime periods to decide eligibility for VA pension benefits :s   [33] Mexican Border period May 9, 1916, to April 5, 1917, for Veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders, or in adjacent waters[NEWLINE]user: what other wartime periods do you recognize?[NEWLINE]agent:  [34] World War I April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918   [35] World War II December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946   [36] Korean conflict June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955   [37] Vietnam War era (February 28, 1961, to May 7, 1975, for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.   [38] August 5, 1964, to May 7, 1975, for Veterans who served outside the Republic of Vietnam.)   [39] Gulf War August 2, 1990, through a future date to be set by law or presidential proclamation[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements for eligibility?[NEWLINE]agent: You didn t receive a dishonorable discharge,[NEWLINE]user: no


user: Hello, I need to know if I'm eligible for Veteran's pension.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. As you might already know, the Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Are you eligible for Veterans Pension benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. Yes, I am.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements?[NEWLINE]user: No, well, not all of them.[NEWLINE]user: What were the requirements again?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you NOT receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I didn't receive a dishonorable discharge. Why?[NEWLINE]agent: Does your yearly family income and net worth meet certain limits set by Congress?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, it does.


user: tell me about Veterans Pension?[NEWLINE]agent: The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.s   [3] Find out if you re eligible for this benefit.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Do you want to know if you are eligible for Veterans Pension benefits?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Do you wan to know what the requirements are?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]user: ok, what are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: You didn t receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: you are not eligible for the Veterans Pension program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?


user: Well hello. My name is Bill Smith and I was wondering if I qualify for veterans pension.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So.. do I qualify for it then?[NEWLINE]agent: You might qualify for the benefits, if you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]user: Do I need to meet several requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Correct. If you do, you may be eligible for the Veterans Pension program.[NEWLINE]user: What if I started on active duty before September 8, 1980?[NEWLINE]agent: In that case you would fulfill one of the requirements.[NEWLINE]user: And what about the other requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you NOT receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: No, I actually received a dishonorable discharge. That wasn't my fault though. Jim screwed up and our whole group was disciplined for it, we did nothing wrong![NEWLINE]agent: Then I'm afraid you're not eligible for the Veterans Pension program.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Fine then. Can you at least tell me how I figure out if I served under a eligible wartime period?


user: Hello there, I need to know if I qualify for veterans pension please.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Are you eligible for Veterans Pension benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I think so.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you meet the VA pension eligibility requirements then?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. You mean the ones listed on the page? I do.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case you may be eligible for the Veterans Pension program.[NEWLINE]user: What if I'm an officer who was on active duty?[NEWLINE]agent: Then you need to meet several conditions.[NEWLINE]user: I see. What conditions are those?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you NOT receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I did not receive a dishonorable discharge.[NEWLINE]agent: Do your yearly family income and net worth meet certain limits set by Congress?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, it does.


user: VA Individual Unemployability if you can't work[NEWLINE]agent: If you can t work because of a disability related to your service in the military a service - connected disability[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You have at least 1 service - connected disability rated at 60 % or more disabling, or 2 or more service - connected disabilities with at least 1 rated at 40 % or more disabling and a combined rating of 70 % or more[NEWLINE]user: Both of these must be true?[NEWLINE]agent: You can t hold down a steady job that supports you financially known as substantially gainful employment because of your service - connected disability[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get disability benefits if you meet both of the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get these benefits?


user: What does Group Life Veterans Insurance (VGLI) cover?[NEWLINE]agent: With VGLI Veterans Group Life Insurance, you may be able to maintain your life insurance coverage after leaving military service while continuing to pay premiums[NEWLINE]user: Is it possible that you can keep your life insurance coverage after leaving the military?[NEWLINE]agent: If you can possibly keep your insurance coverage[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the requirements for group life insurance for veterans?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you have group life insurance from SGLI part-time service members?[NEWLINE]user: if I maintained group life insurance for SGLI part-time service members[NEWLINE]agent: correct then you may be able to get VGLI[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I choose or update my beneficiaries with the insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: yes, you can choose your beneficiaries, the people you choose to get the money from your life insurance policy and change them as necessary[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: It depends on my age, is it the monthly premium rates that I am going to pay?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, it will depend on your age to find the monthly premium rates.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What life insurance benefits can I get with VGLI?


user: CHAMPVA benefits[NEWLINE]agent: Are you the spouse or surviving spouse of or a child of a Veteran with disabilities or a Veteran who has died?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: If you don t qualify for TRICARE the Department of Defense s health care program for active - duty and retired service members and their families[NEWLINE]user: I did not qualify for the tricare program[NEWLINE]agent: you may be able to get health insurance through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs CHAMPVA.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get CHAMPVA benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You ll need to apply for these benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: At least one of these must be true?[NEWLINE]agent: The spouse or child of a Veteran who s been rated permanently and totally disabled for a service - connected disability by a VA regional benefit office[NEWLINE]user: yes, nothing more?[NEWLINE]agent: You can only get health care through CHAMPVA if you don t qualify for TRICARE and at least one of the descriptions below is true for you.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: any other requirement


user: can you tell me more about housing grants for veterans[NEWLINE]agent: We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. You could be eligible for a disability housing grant and how to apply.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how do I qualify for a grant?[NEWLINE]agent: Let's find out if you are eligible.  Do you own or will you own a home?[NEWLINE]user: I own my own place[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a qualifying service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: I do not[NEWLINE]agent: I am sorry but you are not eligible for a Specially Adapted Housing grant.[NEWLINE]user: but if I could get one, then how much would I get and what if I qualify later when can I use the grant?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get up to 3 grants for a total of up to $ 85,645, if you become eligible you could use this benefit in FY 2020 or future years if the law continues to give us the authority to offer these grants and we don't go beyond the new FY cap[NEWLINE]user: so I can use it later if you I qualify but you reach the giving cap?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you could use it in future years if the law continues to give us the authority to offer these grants and we don't go beyond the new cap[NEWLINE]user: and I could get 3 grants of over 85,000 each?


user: I want info about Ionizing radiation exposure[NEWLINE]agent: Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits for illnesses including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How to file my claim?[NEWLINE]agent: we ll ask the military branch that you served with or the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to give us a range of how much radiation they think you may have come into contact with.s   [42] We ll use the highest level of the range they report to decide on your benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how do I qualify for disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You may also qualify for disability benefits if you served in at least one of the below locations and capacities.s   [22] You were:s   [23] Part of underground nuclear weapons testing at Amchitka Island, Alaska?[NEWLINE]user: how to get get disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness that s on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: You won't be able to get disability benefits[NEWLINE]user: what if I was Assigned to a gaseous diffusion plant at Portsmouth, Ohi?


user: What is the Exposure to ionizing radiation?[NEWLINE]agent: You have to see if you can get disability compensation or sickness benefits, including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent:  You may be able to get disability benefits if you didn t receive a dishonorable discharge and you meet the requirements listed below[NEWLINE]user: ok tell me the requirements[NEWLINE]agent: You have an illness that s on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]agent: No You may be able to get disability benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What kind of disability benefits can I get?[NEWLINE]agent:  Health caresCompensation payments[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I need to know when I filed my claim?


user: I need help with Ionizing radiation exposure[NEWLINE]agent: Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits for illnesses including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: [41] we ll ask the military branch that you served with or the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to give us a range of how much radiation they think you may have come into contact with.s   [42] We ll use the highest level of the range they report to decide on your benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get disability benefits if you didn t receive a dishonorable discharge and you meet the requirements[NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness that s on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Your illness started within a certain period of time as shown along with the list of illnesses?[NEWLINE]user: no


user: Can you get disability if you were exposed to ionizing radiation?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you may be eligible for disability compensation for illnesses including some cancers that are believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the two requirements I must meet to get these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness that is on the list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation?[NEWLINE]user: Not that I'm aware of, I would have to check the illness list.[NEWLINE]agent: If you don't have an illness caused by radiation, you would not be eligible for any kind of disability compensation or benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can radiation exposure cause cancer?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, some cancers are believed to be caused by contact with radiation.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What types of disability are being offered?[NEWLINE]agent: You can either receive health care benefits or compensation payments.[NEWLINE]user: Can I choose compensation payments if I qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can choose that as an option.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What information will you ask for when I file a claim?[NEWLINE]agent: We will ask the military branch that you served with to give us an estimate of how much radiation they think you may have come into contact with.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can non-veterans be covered under this claim?


user: Good afternoon. I was reading about possible effects of certain radiations on veterans. That could be worth of a disability benefit?[NEWLINE]agent: That's right. Under certain circumstances, you can get a disability compensation for illnesses including those derived by contact with radiation during military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: O.k. So, what kind of benefits can i get?[NEWLINE]agent: You can get two types of benefits: Health care and Compensation payments.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I supposed there's some kind of requirements, isn't?[NEWLINE]agent: Correct. In any case, you must have an illness that is on our list of illness believed to be caused by radiation, or being verified by doctors.[NEWLINE]user: Well, i have one of those.[NEWLINE]agent: Have your illness started within a certain period of time?[NEWLINE]user: Yeah, that's right.[NEWLINE]agent: Good. Then you can be able to get disability benefits if you didn't receive a dishonorable discharge and you meet the requirements.[NEWLINE]user: What kind of requirements if may i ask?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, for example, the following: Were a POW in japan; worked as an x-ray technician ordid tasks for DOE.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And how do i get those benefits?


user: I require some information about ionizing radiation exposure.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Here you can find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits for illnesses including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's what I was getting at. Am I able to get disability benefits from VA for this?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness that's on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation?[NEWLINE]user: No, I don't.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, that means you aren't able to get disability benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Hold your horses, how do I get these benefits then?[NEWLINE]agent: To receive benefits, you'll need to file a claim for disability compensation and provide several evidence supporting documents.[NEWLINE]user: I know, I've read about the records you need from me. But if I submit those, if I file my claim, what will happen next?[NEWLINE]agent: Then we'll ask the military branch that you served with or the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to give us a range of how much radiation they think you may have come into contact with. We'll use the highest level of the range they report to decide on your benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What other scenarios could lead to a disability compensation?


user: tell me about Ionizing radiation exposure[NEWLINE]agent:  Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits for illnesses including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how to file a claim for disability compensation?[NEWLINE]agent: Find out how to file a claim for disability compensation[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: do you have an illness that s on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: You are not able to get disability benefits[NEWLINE]user: So I can't apply?[NEWLINE]agent: that's right[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what if I file the claim?


user: can you give me details of Ionizing radiation exposure[NEWLINE]agent: Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits for illnesses including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what should i do when i filed my claim[NEWLINE]agent:  we ll ask the military branch that you served with or the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to give us a range of how much radiation they think you may have come into contact with. We ll use the highest level of the range they report to decide on your benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I get disability benefits from VA?[NEWLINE]agent: And you must have had contact with ionizing radiation in one of these ways while serving in the military.  Were part of atmospheric nuclear weapons testing[NEWLINE]user: ok tell me the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: You have an illness that s on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Your illness started within a certain period of time as shown along with the list of illnesses[NEWLINE]user: yes


user: can you give me details of Ionizing radiation exposure[NEWLINE]agent:  Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits for illnesses including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What kind of disability benefits can I get?[NEWLINE]agent: Health care and Compensation payments[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: ok tell me the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: You have an illness that s on our list of illnesses believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Your illness started within a certain period of time as shown along with the list of illnesses[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: if you may be able to get disability benefits if you did not receive a dishonorable discharge[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Now how to get these benefits?


user: hi i need help about Exposure to ionizing radiation[NEWLINE]agent: You can of course find out if you can get disability compensation or sickness benefits, including some cancers believed to be caused by contact with radiation during military service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: yes thanks and can I get VA disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: of course You may be able to get disability benefits if you did not receive a dishonorable discharge and meet certain requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who is covered?[NEWLINE]agent: are the Veterans[NEWLINE]user: Who is covered?[NEWLINE]agent: are the veterans[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a disease that is on our list of diseases that are believed to be caused by radiation or that doctors say may be caused by radiation?[NEWLINE]user: do not[NEWLINE]agent: No You may be able to get disability benefits if you did not receive a dishonorable discharge and do not qualify. we are sorry[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I understand and what kind of disability benefits can I get?


user: What does Post-9/11 GI Bill do?[NEWLINE]agent: The GI Bill Post-9/11 helps you pay for school or job training.[NEWLINE]agent: have you served the active army after September 10, 2001?[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not been in the active army after September 10, 2001[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements must I meet to be eligible for benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: one of the primary requirements is to have served at least 90 days on active duty, all at once or with interruptions in service as of September 11, 2001,[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not served at least active duty after September 11, 2001[NEWLINE]agent: you received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001?[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not received a Purple Heart.[NEWLINE]agent: have you served for at least 30 continuous days at a time, without a break in service as of September 11, 2001?[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not served for at least 30 continuous days at once[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a dependent child using the benefits transferred by a veteran or qualified service member?[NEWLINE]user: No, I am not a dependent child who uses the benefits transferred by a veteran or qualified service member


user: Hello. I am trying to get info about VA nursing homes.[NEWLINE]agent: Great. I can help you with that.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Thank you. Do I qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, let's see if you are able to get residential health care through the VA.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the nursing homes like?[NEWLINE]agent: We have several different types of nursing home care.[NEWLINE]user: How will VA health care help?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, if you have a disability, you can get help for your home.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I start those services?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you signed up for VA health care?[NEWLINE]user: I have not signed up yet, no.[NEWLINE]agent: Oh no. That means you probably do not qualify.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Well, if I get any medical work done, who will pay for them?


user: I wanted to know how my Yellow Ribbon benefits may change[NEWLINE]agent: If your school has an approved agreement with us and continues to participate in the program, they must continue to offer the Yellow Ribbon benefits to you the next year as long as you meet all of the requirements[NEWLINE]agent: Does your school have an approved agreement with us and still participating in the Yellow RIbbon program?[NEWLINE]user: no, that is why I wanted to know how my benefits may change[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how much do we get in benefits if someone were to sign up now?[NEWLINE]agent: Some example are; schools could provide $ 1,000 for undergraduates, $ 1,500 for graduate students, and $ 2,000 for doctoral students. The school also could provide $ 1,800 for students in the school of engineering and $ 2,500 for students in the school of nursing.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements for the program if you are new?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you making acceptable progress toward completing your program according to your school?[NEWLINE]user: yes, it's going well[NEWLINE]agent: Have you stayed in school without a break and followed the school's policy?[NEWLINE]user: no to that[NEWLINE]agent: You wouldn't meet the requirements for the benefits[NEWLINE]user: what if I did have the benefits but I just took less classes?


user: I need help with the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a family member caring for a Veteran with disabilities?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: We want to support you, we recognize that family caregivers enhance the health and well-being of Veterans they care for in their home. We can help you find out if you qualify for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and how to apply[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what kinds of benefits are available for the caregiver?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to receive caregiver education and training, a monthly stipend payment, and other benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: do you have a number I can call to talk to someone else if I need to?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can contact the caregiver support line at 855-260-3274[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: so what do I need to be able to get benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You will qualify for this program based on your Veteran’s qualifications. You may be eligible if the Veteran you’re caring for meets both of the requirements[NEWLINE]user: can you go through the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Okay. Does the veteran you are caring for have a serious injury including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma, or other mental disorder that was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001?[NEWLINE]user: no it happened earlier I think


user: Enhanced eligibility for returning OEF/OIF/OND combat Veterans[NEWLINE]agent: You can receive free VA health care for up to 5 years after discharge or release for any condition related to your service in Operation Enduring Freedom OEF in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF or Operation New Dawn OND in Iraq.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: yes, tell me more[NEWLINE]agent: If you wait to apply for VA health care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends[NEWLINE]user: yes. i wait to apply for VA health care[NEWLINE]agent: we won t factor your OEF / OIF / OND combat Veteran status into our decision on your enrollment.[NEWLINE]user: what are the mandatory requirements[NEWLINE]agent: Served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998[NEWLINE]user: yes something else?[NEWLINE]agent: Were discharged or released from active service on or after January 29, 2003[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Didn t receive a dishonorable discharge[NEWLINE]user: Too bad I received a dishonorable discharge


user: Talk me about active-duty service members and VA health care, please.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you re serving on active duty?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, exactly.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case, find out how to apply for VA health care once you ve received your separation or retirement orders. Your eligibility for VA health care and other health care coverage depends on your service history and other factors.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Null[NEWLINE]agent: Have you served in a combat operations theater after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I served in 1999.[NEWLINE]agent: Were you discharged or released from active duty after January 29, 2003?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, on June, 2003.[NEWLINE]agent: Didn't you receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]user: Not at all.


user: Active-duty service members and VA health care[NEWLINE]agent: you re serving on active duty?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: find out how to apply for VA health care once you ve received your separation or retirement orders.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I apply for VA health care before I ve ended my service?[NEWLINE]agent: If we determine you re eligible, you ll be enrolled once you ve separated or retired.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements to obtain the benefit[NEWLINE]agent: Served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998[NEWLINE]user: yes i served in combat operations after November 11, 1998[NEWLINE]agent: Were discharged or released from active service on or after January 29, 2003[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Didn t receive a dishonorable discharge[NEWLINE]user: I had a bad behavior discharge[NEWLINE]agent: then you can't qualify for the benefit, You may qualify for enhanced eligibility if you meet all of the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I apply for VA health care before I ve ended my service?


user: I want to know about enhanced eligibility for returning OEF/OIF/OND combat Veterans, please.[NEWLINE]agent: You can receive free VA medical care for up to 5 years after discharge for any condition related to their service in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation New Dawn (OND) in Iraq.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I apply at this time?[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to wait to apply for VA medical care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I can wait, sure.[NEWLINE]agent: We will not consider your OEF / OIF / OND combat veteran status in our enrollment decision. Instead, we'll base your eligibility on factors such as your income and VA disability rating.[NEWLINE]user: Null[NEWLINE]agent: Have you served in a combat operations theater after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: That's right.[NEWLINE]agent: Were you discharged or released from active duty as of January 29, 2003?[NEWLINE]user: No, I'm active now


user: please show me information about Enhanced eligibility for returning OEF/OIF/OND combat Veterans[NEWLINE]agent: You can receive free VA health care for up to 5 years after discharge or release for any condition related to your service in Operation Enduring Freedom OEF in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF or Operation New Dawn OND in Iraq.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I am interested in applying for benefits[NEWLINE]agent: If you wait to apply for VA health care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: we ll base your eligibility on factors such as your income and VA disability rating[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: show me information for Active-duty service members and VA health care[NEWLINE]agent: find out how to apply for VA health care once you ve received your separation or retirement orders.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements to be eligible[NEWLINE]agent: Served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998[NEWLINE]user: yes i served in combat operations after novenmber 11, 1998[NEWLINE]agent: Were discharged or released from active service on or after January 29, 2003[NEWLINE]user: no i was discharged or released from active service before january 2003


user: Can you tell me about enhanced eligibility for returning combat veterans?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. You can receive free VA health care for up to 5 years after discharge or release for any condition related to your service in Operation Enduring Freedom OEF in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF or Operation New Dawn OND in Iraq. This is called an enhanced eligibility period.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see. Should I apply right away or wait?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to wait to apply for VA health care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends?[NEWLINE]user: No. I haven't really thought about it, to be honest.[NEWLINE]user: What conditions do I need to meet for enhanced eligibility?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: No, I haven't.[NEWLINE]agent: I'm afraid you don't qualify for enhanced eligibility then. I'm sorry.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Oh, that's too bad. But what if I'm a member of the National Guard?


user: Can Active Duty Members Receive VA Health Care?[NEWLINE]agent: if you can receive free VA medical care for up to 5 years after discharge or release for any condition related to your service in Operation Enduring Freedom OEF in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF or Operation New Dawn OND in Iraq.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it recommended that you submit the application immediately?[NEWLINE]agent: do you wait to apply for VA medical care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends?[NEWLINE]user: If I would wait to apply for VA medical care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends[NEWLINE]agent: ok, i inform you that we will not consider your OEF / OIF / OND combat veteran status in our enrollment decision.[NEWLINE]user: What requirements are requested?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve in a combat operations theater after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not served in a combat operations theater after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]agent: ok I inform you that you do not meet the requirements so you are not eligible[NEWLINE]user: What are they based on for eligibility?


user: Hello there. I hope you're having a great day. Can you tell me about enhanced eligibility for returning combat veterans?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. You can receive free VA health care for up to 5 years after discharge or release for any condition related to your service in Operation Enduring Freedom OEF in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF or Operation New Dawn OND in Iraq. This is called an enhanced eligibility period.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Free health care sounds great. Should I apply right away or can it wait a while?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to delay your application for VA health care?[NEWLINE]user: No, I will apply as soon as possible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I use your health care offer while I'm on active duty then?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you may be able to use VA health care under certain conditions.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's good to know. But back to the enhanced eligibility, what are the requirements for that?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: No, I didn't.[NEWLINE]agent: Then I'm afraid you don't qualify for enhanced eligibility. I'm sorry.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's quite a disappointment. But while I'm here, what were the conditions for VA health care on active duty?


user: I need to learn about VA Health Care.[NEWLINE]agent: I can help with that.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Should I apply?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, that is one option, or you can wait until after your enhanced eligibility period ends. Are you on enhanced eligibility?[NEWLINE]user: I am not.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I have an emergency while I am on active duty?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to use VA health care.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you been in combat after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: I have not been in combat.


user: I need information about VA health care.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you serving on active duty?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I am.[NEWLINE]agent:  If you re serving on active duty, including as a returning OEF / OIF / OND service member find out how to apply for VA health care once you ve received your separation or retirement orders.] Your eligibility for VA health care and other health care coverage depends on your service history and other factors[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the information you can provide?[NEWLINE]agent:  Enhanced eligibility for returning OEF / OIF / OND combat Veteranss Eligibility after separationsEligibility after retirement[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: so this information is for after seperation?[NEWLINE]agent: yes I can tell you  how to apply for VA health care once you've received your separation or retirement orders.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the criteria?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: WEre you discharged or released from active service on or after January 29, 2003?[NEWLINE]user: No


user: I wanted to find out more about VA education aid for dependents[NEWLINE]agent: Okay, we can help you learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance program.[NEWLINE]user: who can get benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: If you are the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program also called Chapter 35.  We can help you find out if you are eligible for benefits.[NEWLINE]user: is DEA the same as Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance and I am in the right place?[NEWLINE]agent: It is the same and we can help you learn more about the program[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I know if I am qualified for the program?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get these benefits if both you and the Veteran or service member meet certain eligibility requirements.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you want me to ask you questions to see if you are eligible for the DEA program?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Is the Veteran or service member permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]user: and we both have to meet the requirements?


user: Hi. I am a disabled vet looking for information about independent living.[NEWLINE]agent: I can help with that. Are you able to perform daily activities without help?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I had to re-learn tasks, but I can do so now.[NEWLINE]agent: That's great! Congratulations! You may qualify for independent living.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it difficult to apply?[NEWLINE]agent: We can help you with your application online.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I able to work through the VR&E?[NEWLINE]agent: If you are a Veteran with a disability related to your service, you may qualify.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So how do I start getting my benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: First, you will need to go into your eBenefits account.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What happens if my disability prevents me from having some jobs?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you been classified as having a SEH?[NEWLINE]user: I have not.


user: I need information on agent orange exposure on navy and coast guard ships.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No I didn't[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements are there for getting disability benefits from the VA?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness we believe is caused by agent orange called a presumptive disease?[NEWLINE]user: No not that I am aware of.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, that is a guideline that must be true to get disability benefits.[NEWLINE]user: All requirements have to be met?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes all have to be met.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I might have had contact?[NEWLINE]agent:  you may have had contact with Agent Orange, an herbicide used to clear trees and plants during the war.] We refer to this as a presumption of contact. Find out if you can get disability compensation and other benefits for illnesses we believe are caused by Agent Orange.[NEWLINE]user: So if I cleared trees I may have been exposed?[NEWLINE]agent:  you may have had contact with Agent Orange, an herbicide used to clear trees and plants during the war.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who is covered


user: Hi, i'm helping a friend of mine looking for certain information about Rehab and employment, could you help me on that? She's on active duty.[NEWLINE]agent: No problem. Your friend may be eligible for those benefits and services if she's a service member and meet at least one of the proper requirements.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Great, That would be good news for her. Say, can a veteran person get its eligibility period extended?[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, that can happen. That depend on a VR Counselor. If it finds the the person has a serious employment handicap, then its eligibility period could be extended.[NEWLINE]user: Umm, right, right..In any case, what 's the original eligibility period?[NEWLINE]agent: That would be up to 12 years after the individual receive notice of its date of separation from active military service or its first VA service-connected disability rating.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Umm, o.k. at least is a reasonable period. Now, can you tell which are the requirements for VR&E if someone still on active duty?[NEWLINE]agent: That person is already having 20% or higher pre-discharge disability rating? Will he or she leaving soon the military?[NEWLINE]user: That's correct in both questions, yes.[NEWLINE]agent: Well, then you may be eligible for those benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's good to know. Say, i know this is kinda extreme but, lets say i lost my housing for something like a storm, i can still enjoy VR&E?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can. You may qualify for 2 months of the employment adjustment allowance. You must contact your VRC for further details.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: O.k, that really grat. So to get some VR&E, i need to meet the criteria right?


user: Hi. I need help adding a dependent to my disability.[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you with that. The simplest method is to file online.[NEWLINE]user: Can you help with that?[NEWLINE]agent: I can do that. It's important to start as soon as you can so that your compensation starts.[NEWLINE]user: Can my wife collect?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you start collecting disability before your marriage?[NEWLINE]user: No, I was hurt before my marriage, but I did not file until I returned from my honeymoon.[NEWLINE]agent: Okay. That may makes things more difficult.[NEWLINE]user: What if they back paid to before my marriage?[NEWLINE]agent: That may help your case. Thanks for sharing this info. It could help.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do you have anyone I can contact for help when I have a claim?


user: Is it possible for me to get a higher disability rating for spending time in a hospital?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you spent time in a VA hospital for related military service disability?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I have been in a hospital because of a related military service disability.[NEWLINE]agent: Then it sure looks like you should get a temporary 100% disability rating for time spent there.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I get VA disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: There is a possibility if you meet certain guidelines.[NEWLINE]user: What are the qualifications to get disability benefits from the VA?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you spend more than 21 days in a VA hospital or other approved hospital for service connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not 21 days in the hospital for my disability from my service.[NEWLINE]agent: Is it possible that you were under hospital observation for more than 21 days at the VA's expense for a service-connected disability?[NEWLINE]user: No, I was not under observation for more than 21 days.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who is covered under VA disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Only Veterans are covered.[NEWLINE]user: None of my family is covered under VA disability benefits?


user: Can you receive disability for Agent Orange exposure?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you fly or work with a C-123 aircraft in Vietnam or other locations?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I was a mechanic on the C-123 during the Vietnam War.[NEWLINE]agent: You may have had contact with Agent Orange in which case you may qualify for disability benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a number I can call for more help filing my claim?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, for more help you can reach out to a trusted professional who is able to help with VA-related claims.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there certain requirements for getting this disability?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, do you have an illness that is believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange called a presumptive disease?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I was diagnosed by a doctor as having a condition that was caused by my contact with Agent Orange.[NEWLINE]agent: You would qualify for disability benefits from the VA.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there any files I can download for more information about Agent Orange claims?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you specifically want to know more about Agent Orange as pertains to the C-123 aircraft?


user: hi i need help about Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)[NEWLINE]agent: You can continue your education by using part of your military payment to help cover the cost of school. Find out if you can get benefits through the VEAP Veterans Educational Assistance Program, a government program of $ 2 to $ 1 for educational assistance.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you first enter service between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: Open and put money in your VEAP account before April 1, 1987?[NEWLINE]user: do not[NEWLINE]agent: We regret to inform you that you may not be able to obtain the benefit since it does not meet all the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I do If you have already started training Take your VA Form 22 - 1990 application?[NEWLINE]agent: Ask them to complete VA Form 22 - 1999, Certification of Enrollment, and send us all the forms. Download the VA 22 - 1990 PDF form Verify your enrollment Ask your school or training officer to verify your enrollment with us.[NEWLINE]user: and what will happen after my registration is verified?


user: please show me information about Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)[NEWLINE]agent: Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SGLI offers low - cost term coverage to eligible service members[NEWLINE]user: What if I am a service member who meets the criteria[NEWLINE]agent: we ll automatically sign you up.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements to be eligible[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get full - time SGLI coverage if any of the descriptions below are true for you[NEWLINE]user: yes tell me the requirements[NEWLINE]agent: An active - duty member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard[NEWLINE]user: yes i am active duty[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get full - time SGLI coverage if any of the descriptions below are true for you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can you tell me what are the benefits of this program or other important information[NEWLINE]agent: SGLI offers low - cost term coverage to eligible service members[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for SGLI?


user: What does Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SGLI offers low - cost term coverage to eligible service members[NEWLINE]user: Do I have to meet special criteria to be able to enjoy the service?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, we'll automatically sign you up and find out if you re eligible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how do I know if I am eligible for SGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: You must meet certain criteria to be eligible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I know if my application was approved?[NEWLINE]agent: You'll receive a notice 20 months after your separation date letting you know that your SGLI - DE will end and that you now have the option to pay a premium for Veterans Group Life Insurance VGLI.[NEWLINE]user: So, Can I pay a Premium Insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements must I meet to be eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: You must be an active - duty member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.[NEWLINE]user: I am an inactive member of the Marines.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you A commissioned member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or the U.S. Public Health Service USPHS?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am a commissioned member of NOAA.


user: Hello there, I would like to learn more about the SGLI insurance you offer.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. The Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SGLI offers low-cost term coverage to eligible service members.[NEWLINE]user: What if I'm a service member who fulfills certain criteria?[NEWLINE]agent: In that case we'll automatically sign you up. You can find out if you're eligible and learn how to manage your SGLI coverage.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Great. And what if I'm unpaid and part of the Ready Reserve?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get full-time SGLI coverage if you meet the requirements.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Did I understand it correctly? The SGLI offers coverage to service members?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SGLI offers low - cost term coverage to eligible service members.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I qualify for SGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get full - time SGLI coverage if you meet the requirements.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And what are the requirements if I may ask?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training for the year?[NEWLINE]user: No, I'm not.


user: Can you give me any information about servicemembers group life insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: Servicemembers Group Life Insurance or SGLI lets eligible service members low cost term coverage.[NEWLINE]user: How do I become eligible for SGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: We will automatically sign you up if you are a service member who meet our criteria.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If I am member of the Army how do I change my beneficiaries or reduce, turn down, or restore my SGLI coverage?[NEWLINE]agent: Just submit your changes online through SGLI.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What type of life insurance benefits are available through SGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: You are eligible for coverage up to the top limit of $400,000 in $50,000 increments or 120 days of free coverage from the date you left the military.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it possible for me to make changes when I want to with my benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you actually can choose what level of coverage or even refuse coverage completely; and you can choose your beneficiaries to get the money from your life insurance policy if you die and change them as needed.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get full-time SGLI coverage?[NEWLINE]agent: First you have to be scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training for the year.[NEWLINE]user: No, I am not scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training for this year.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you are not eligible for full-time SGLI coverage at this time.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So when I want to change my beneficiaries I can do that at any time?


user: Can you tell me about Servicemembers Group LIfe Insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: Servicemembers Group Life Insurance or SGLI offers low-cost term coverage to service members.[NEWLINE]user: If I meet certain criteria as a service member what happens with my group life insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: We will automatically sign you up and you can find out if eligible and we will teach you how to manage your SGLI coverage.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for SGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: You can get full-time SGLI coverage if you meet certain criteria.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the criteria I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training for the year?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I was scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training this year.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you do drilling for points rather than pay?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I did drilling for points rather than pay.


user: How do I get sGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: If you are a service member who meets certain criteria you will automatically be signed up.  If not, there are ways to find if you are eligible.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you an active service member at this time?[NEWLINE]user: I have never served in the military.[NEWLINE]user: How can I find other ways that I may be eligible for SGLI?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be able to get full-time SGLI coverage if one one of these descriptors apply to you:  if you are an active-duty service member; if you are a commissioned member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NAOO or the US Public Health Service; if you are a cadet or midshipman of the US military academies; if you are a member, a cadet, or a midshipman of the ROTC engaged in authorized training and practice cruises; of you are a member of the Ready Reserve or National Guard assigned to a unit, and scheduled to perform at least 12 periods of inactive training per year;  if you are a volunteer in an Individual Ready Reserve IRR mobilization category; or if you are in nonpay status with the Ready Reserve or National Guard.[NEWLINE]user: Are you saying that this covers the service person and military families are not eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: Service member that fall into the categories that have been described are eligible for SGLI.  It is specifically for servicemen.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I do not qualify as a family member of a serviceman?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you fall into any of the categories that I previously described?[NEWLINE]user: I am a family member of a serviceman who definitely falls into a category you described.  Why can I not qualify?


user: Hi. I am looking to learn more about life insurance.[NEWLINE]agent: Great. I can help you learn about Servicemembers Group Life Insurance.[NEWLINE]user: How do I know if I qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: If you meet the criteria for a service member, I can sign you up.[NEWLINE]user: How will I know if I am eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you with that.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I want to change my beneficiary?[NEWLINE]agent: You can make changes online.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I am now in the National Guard?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you scheduled for inactive training for a year?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you drilling for points or for financial compensation?[NEWLINE]user: I am drilling for points.


user: I want to know more about the Group Life Insurance that you offer[NEWLINE]agent: Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance offers low-cost term coverage to eligible service members.[NEWLINE]user: If I'm eligible then how do I go about getting it?[NEWLINE]agent: We will automatically sign you up, but first we can find out if you are eligible for  SGLI coverage[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what happens if I get it and I leave the Army as a disabled veteran?[NEWLINE]agent:  You may be able to keep your coverage for up to 2 years after the date you left the military if you are within 2 years of your separation date and you meet the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: ok, so how do I know if I am eligible because I thought I was?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you an active-duty member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard?[NEWLINE]user: I am in the Army[NEWLINE]agent: Then you meet one of the requirements and you may be eligible for SGLI[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If I was in the Ready Reserve where would I pay my insurance?


user: I want to know more about SGLI[NEWLINE]agent: Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance offers low-cost term coverage to eligible service members.[NEWLINE]user: who is eligible?[NEWLINE]agent: If you are a service member who meets certain requirements, we will automatically sign you up.  We can help you find out if you are eligible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements if I'm Ready Reserve?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training for the year?[NEWLINE]user: yes I am[NEWLINE]agent: are you drilling for points rather than pay?[NEWLINE]user: yes sir[NEWLINE]agent: You are eligible to get full-time SGLI coverage[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: so I get coverage because I met a requirement?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you may be able to get full-time SGLI coverage[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: who do I pay my premiums to?


user: Can you help me with information on service members group life insurance?[NEWLINE]agent:  Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SGLI offers low - cost term coverage to eligible service members.[NEWLINE]user: Are there criteria that must be met to qualify?[NEWLINE]agent:  If you re a service member who meets certain criteria  we ll automatically sign you up.   Find out if you re eligible and learn how to manage your SGLI coverage.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I need help with a claim or have questions?[NEWLINE]agent: you can call the Office of Servicemembers Group Life Insurance OSGLI at 800 - 419 - 1473, or email the Prudential Insurance Company.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I make changes to my benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes.  You can choose your level of coverage or even refuse coverage completely.You can also choose your beneficiaries the people you pick to get the money from your life insurance policy if you die and change them as needed.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if you are in nonpay status with the Ready Reserve or National Guard?[NEWLINE]agent: ARe you scheduled for 12 periods of inactive training for one year?[NEWLINE]user: Not right now.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately that is a requirement you must meet to get full-time SGLI coverage.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is needed to help a service member get short-term financial support while recovering from a traumatic injury?


user: I want to find out if I can get VA pension benefits through my husband and how it works[NEWLINE]agent: A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress. We can help you find out if you qualify and how to apply.[NEWLINE]user: and it can offer help to the kids of veterans too?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can I go to your offices when I have time to do the application?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can bring your application to a VA regional office near you. We can help you find a VA regional benefit office near you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what does the son of a veteran that has passed away need to be able to qualify for a VA survivors pension?[NEWLINE]agent: To be eligible for this benefit they must be unmarried and meet at least one of the requirements.[NEWLINE]user: what are the requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Is the child of the deceased wartime veteran under the age of 18?[NEWLINE]user: no they are 19[NEWLINE]agent: Is the child of the deceased wartime veteran under age 23 and attending a VA-approved school?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Is the child of the deceased wartime veteran unable to care for himself due to a disability that happened before age 18?[NEWLINE]user: yes he is disabled


user: I need to get some information about VA Survivors Pension, please.[NEWLINE]agent: VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: am I eligible for a VA Survivors Pension as the child of a deceased wartime veteran?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you either unmarried and under the age of 18 or under the age of 23 and attending a VA-approved school or unable to care for yourself due to a disability that happened before you were 18?[NEWLINE]user: I believe that I meet two of those qualifications.  I am 16 and dependent on a wheelchair and assistance bathing and dressing myself as well as other household tasks.[NEWLINE]agent: You may indeed be eligible for this benefit.[NEWLINE]user: Am I understanding that my age and my disability could definitely qualify me for a VA Survivors Pension?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you indeed 16 and disabled?[NEWLINE]user: I am.[NEWLINE]agent: Then, as previously stated, you may very well qualify for the benefit on those conditions and as the child of a deceased wartime veteran.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there any other qualifications?


user: Can you tell me who I can include on my husband's VA Survivors Pension?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried children who are dependent.[NEWLINE]user: Do we have to meet certain income minimums/maximums?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, to qualify you must meet certain income and net worth limits that are set by Congress.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I have to meet all of the requirements or only one?[NEWLINE]agent: You only need to meet one of the listed requirements. Did the veteran enter active duty on or before September 7th, 1980?[NEWLINE]user: No, he did not.[NEWLINE]agent: Did the veteran enter active duty after September 7th, 1980?[NEWLINE]user: He did but he didn't serve at least 24 months.[NEWLINE]agent: Was the veteran an officer and started active duty after October 16th, 1981?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, he was an officer and started in 1985.[NEWLINE]agent: According to this information, you may be eligible to receive VA Survivors Pension benefits.[NEWLINE]user: Do I have to be unmarried after his death to receive these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, to be eligible for these benefits you must not have remarried after the veterans death.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there certain wartime periods that qualify?


user: Good evening. What can you tell me about the survivors pension?[NEWLINE]agent: A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress.[NEWLINE]user: Interesting. Do you know how to apply for it?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can find out if you qualify and how to apply here.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I qualify for survivors pension if my husband has been properly discharged?[NEWLINE]agent: You may be eligible for this benefit.[NEWLINE]user: I may? Am I eligible for survivors pension or not?[NEWLINE]agent: You are eligible if you fulfill the conditions.[NEWLINE]user: I haven't remarried after his death. Does that matter?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. In this case you already meet one of the preconditions and you may be eligible.[NEWLINE]user: So please tell me all about it. What are those conditions?[NEWLINE]agent: Did the Veteran enter active duty on or before September 7, 1980?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, he did.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you are eligible for this benefit.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That was fast, but I'm happy. How do I know if my husband served during wartime?


user: can you give me details of VA Survivors Pension[NEWLINE]agent: A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress.[NEWLINE]user: If that is my case, what can I do?[NEWLINE]agent: Find out if you qualify and how to apply[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for a VA Survivors Pension as the child of a deceased wartime Veteran?[NEWLINE]agent: If you re unmarried and you meet at least one of the requirements listed below[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]user: tell me the questions i must answer[NEWLINE]agent: You re under age 18[NEWLINE]user: yes


user: hi i need help about VA Survivors Pension[NEWLINE]agent: Clear Friend (A) A VA survivor pension provides monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of war veterans who meet certain income and wealth limits set by Congress.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you under 18 years old?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: Congratulations, you qualify for the benefit since if you meet the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if the deceased veteran did not receive a dishonorable discharge?[NEWLINE]agent: you may be eligible for this benefit if you meet some requirements[NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: In order to be a beneficiary the following requirements must be true for you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for a VA Survivor Pension as the child of a deceased war veteran?


user: can you give me details of VA Survivors Pension[NEWLINE]agent:  A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: tell me the questions i must answer[NEWLINE]agent: You re under age 18[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]agent: You re under age 23 and attending a VA - approved school[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]agent: You re unable to care for yourself due to a disability that happened before age 18[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]agent: No, you may be able to get the benefits if you do not meet the requirements[NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for a VA Survivors Pension as the child of a deceased wartime Veteran?[NEWLINE]agent:  If you re unmarried and you meet at least one of the requirements listed below,[NEWLINE]user: If that is my case, what can I do?


user: Hey there, i'm in need of some info related to survivor pension, please.[NEWLINE]agent: Va Survivor Pension is a feature that offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent childern of wartime veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by congress.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: O.k, and how do i know if my family can qualify for that?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, for that, your yearly family income and net worth must meet certain congress criteria. For example, your net worth must equal the value of everything you own, except for your house, your car and most home furnishings. Oh, and minus any debt you owe.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Oh, i see. Some criteria you have there. In any case, how long dos it takes for approval?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, VA Survivor pensions are processed in received order, so it depends on that, unless it get priority claim of course.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What other criteria must be meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, did you entered active duty on or before september 7 1980?[NEWLINE]user: yes, on 1979 actually.[NEWLINE]agent: Well then you may eligible for benefit.[NEWLINE]user: Umm great, It really is. Now, what happens if  my veteran has died and i haven't remarried?


user: What is VA survivors pension?[NEWLINE]agent: VA survivors pension offers monthly money to surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who make a qualified income and net worth set by Congress[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How will I be eligible for VA Survivors Pension as a child of a wartime Veteran who has passed away?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you happen to be under 18 years of age?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I have not turned 18 yet.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you are eligible for VA Survivors Pension as the child of a deceased wartime Veteran.[NEWLINE]user: What if I am an unmarried child of a deceased wartime Veteran?[NEWLINE]agent: You could be able to get VA Survivors Pension.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What must my my yearly family income and net worth be to get VA Survivors Pension as a surviving spouse?[NEWLINE]agent: Your yearly income and net worth must be equal to the value of everything you own but your house, your car, and most home furnishing, minus any debt you owe, which is set by Congress.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I know if I am going to get VA survivors pension?


user: Is VA survivors pension paid to surviving spouses and children?[NEWLINE]agent:  Yes, A VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Which requirements must I meet as a child of a deceased wartime veteran?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you under the age of 18?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am 16 years old.[NEWLINE]agent: Based on your age, you may be eligible for benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I still receive VA Survivors Pension if my spouse was dishonorably discharged?[NEWLINE]agent: No, your spouse has to be honorably discharged.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do only certain wartime periods qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, under current law only the wartime periods listed below qualify.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I have to be unmarried to claim these benefits?


user: How can I become eligible for VA home loan programs?[NEWLINE]agent: You need to keep in mind that for a VA-backed home loan, you will also need to meet your lender requirements for credit and income.  We also provide a COE to show your lender you qualify based on your service history.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is is really possible for me to get a COE as a spouse of a Veteran?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you might be able to get a COE if you are the surviving spouse of a Veteran or one missing in action or a POW.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What will happen if I received a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge?[NEWLINE]agent: You may not be able to get any VA benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I request an entitlement restoration?[NEWLINE]agent: You will need to fill out a Request for a Certificate of Eligibility VA Form-26-1880 and send it to your regional VA loan center in the state you live.[NEWLINE]user: What must I do to use a COE I used before?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you sold the home you bought with the past loan and paid in full?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I have sold the home and paid it in full.


user: Am I able to get benefits even if I volunteered for chemical research?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a veteran who volunteered for medical research in the U.S.?[NEWLINE]user: No, it wasn't in the U.S. but a U.S. territory.[NEWLINE]agent: Were you involved in chemical research on a voluntary basis?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, correct.[NEWLINE]agent: You can get medical care through the U.S. Army if you meet both of the requirements listed below.[NEWLINE]user: Do all of the requirements have to be true?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, did you volunteer for research involving chemical and biological testing between 1942 and 1975?[NEWLINE]user: No, I volunteered in 1978.[NEWLINE]agent: If you volunteered after the specified dates, you would not qualify.[NEWLINE]user: Is there a number to call for more information?


user: Hi, i'm planning to go abroad in order to study there. Do you have any program related to that?[NEWLINE]agent: There are, indeed. I understand you are planning to study in a foreign school?[NEWLINE]user: No, not that, other thing.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: In any case, what requirements i would need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a veteran, service member, reservist or qualified dependent?[NEWLINE]user: Yeah, that's correct.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have a program that has been approved by us?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, yes, i have one.[NEWLINE]agent: That program you have approved, Is that at an institution of higher learning where you'll earn a standard associate's degree or higher or a degree of equal value at that foreign school?[NEWLINE]user: No, none of that.


user: Hi, i'm in search for information about Education courses for veterans.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you looking to upgrade your skills, start or advance in your technology career?[NEWLINE]user: Yes.[NEWLINE]agent: Well, then we must know if you're in fact eligible for the program.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What kind of benefits can i get with the VET TEC?[NEWLINE]agent: Fo example, you can get a full-time tuition for this high-tech training program.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's something. What kind of requirements i must meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Lets see. Are you out of active duty?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, i'm out for some time now.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you qualify for a VA education assistance program under the GI Bill?[NEWLINE]user: Yup, some months ago.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have at least one day of unexpired GI Bill entitlement?[NEWLINE]user: No, not that last one. Surely that's bad, isn't?


user: I need to know about the national call to service program.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you perform a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I did[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for the National Call to Service program, which allows you to choose an education benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What criteria has to be met to qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: You qualify for the National Call to Service program if you meet the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I apply online?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes you can apply online[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements are there to qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you complete your initial entry training and then continue to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I did[NEWLINE]agent: Did you also without a break in service did you serve either an additional period of active duty as determined by the Secretary of Defense or a period of 24 months in active status in the Selected Reserve?[NEWLINE]user: yes I did


user: Can you help with the National Call to Service program?[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, did you perform a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I did perform a period of national service.[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for the National Call to Service program, which allows you to choose an education benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What criteria must be met?[NEWLINE]agent: To qualify both requirements must be met.[NEWLINE]user: What are the two requirements?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you complete your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: No I did not.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately you will not qualify.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I apply online?


user: Am I in the right place to learn more about the National Call to Service Program?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you are. Have you ever performed a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: No, I have not but my spouse has.[NEWLINE]user: Can you tell me what the National Call to Service Program provides?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, it's a program which allows you to choose an education benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I need to meet all the specified requirements to qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, have you completed your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: No, I did not serve 15 months it was only 13.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately you would not be able to qualify as all requirements must be met.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you tell me what benefits I would receive if I qualified?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you would get to choose one of the following options: A cash bonus of $5,000 or repayment of a qualifying student loan of not more than $18,000, among other choices that can be found listed below.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Does active duty in the Selective Reserve count towards qualifying?


user: can you give me details of National Call to Service program[NEWLINE]agent: Was a period of national service completed?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for the National Call to Service program, which allows you to choose an education benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: tell me the questions i must answer[NEWLINE]agent:  You completed your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense[NEWLINE]user: not[NEWLINE]agent: No You may be able to get disability benefits[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user:  How do I get these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Apply online now[NEWLINE]user: What if I enroll in the National Call to Service program?


user: hi i need help about National call to service program[NEWLINE]agent: did you do a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: do not[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you complete your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: Then, without a break in service, did you serve an additional period of active duty as determined by the Secretary of Defense or a 24-month period on active duty in the Selected Reserve?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: Congratulations, you qualify for the benefit since if you meet the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Thank you very much and what benefits can I get?


user: can you give me details of National Call to Service program[NEWLINE]agent: you performed a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for the National Call to Service program, which allows you to choose an education benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: tell me the questions i must answer[NEWLINE]agent: You completed your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: without a break in service, you served either an additional period of active duty as determined by the Secretary of Defense or a period of 24 months in active status in the Selected Reserve[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: You qualify for the program[NEWLINE]user: what other requirements are there[NEWLINE]agent:  Without a break in service  you then spent[NEWLINE]user: tell me the questions i must answer


user: hi i need help about National call to service program[NEWLINE]agent: did you do a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: If you completed a period of national service, you may qualify for the National Service Call program, which allows you to choose an educational benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB.[NEWLINE]user: What can you give me as an alternative?[NEWLINE]agent: an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you complete your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: do not[NEWLINE]agent: We regret to inform you that you may not be able to obtain the benefit since it does not meet all the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: this program is administered by?


user: hi i need help about National call to service program[NEWLINE]agent: did you do a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: Yes[NEWLINE]agent: If you completed a period of national service, you may qualify for the National Service Call program, which allows you to choose an educational benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for this benefit?[NEWLINE]agent: You qualify for the national Call to Service program if you meet the requirements[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Where can i get more information?[NEWLINE]agent: For more information, you can download the PDF National Service Call Program Brochure[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I get these benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: If you enroll in the National Call to Service program, [you do not qualify for MGIB, unless you reenroll at a later date for an additional period of service. Contact your recruiter to see if you qualify and to enroll in the National Call to Service program....[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What requirements do I need to meet?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you complete your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: do not


user: can you give me details of National Call to Service program[NEWLINE]agent: completed a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: you may qualify for the National Call to Service program, which allows you to choose an education benefit as an alternative to the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible for this benefit?[NEWLINE]agent: You qualify for the National Call to Service program if you meet the requirements listed below[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can you give me details of Get more information[NEWLINE]agent:  National Call to Service program pamphlet PDF[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: tell me the questions i must answer[NEWLINE]agent: You completed your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense[NEWLINE]user: not


user: Hi, good morning. I want to know about the National Call to Service program, please?[NEWLINE]agent: No problem. Did you performed a period of national service?[NEWLINE]user: No i did not.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Anyway, who's covered?[NEWLINE]agent: Just veterans get covered.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And what kind of benefits they get, please?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, there they have choices. They can choose between a cash bonus of $5.000 or a Repayment of a qualifying student loan not more than $18.000[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That sounds nice. Where can i get more information about it?[NEWLINE]agent: No problem, You can refer to the National Call to Service program pamphlet PDF.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I guess there has to be some requirements or this, isn't?[NEWLINE]agent: Indeed. Did you completed your initial entry training and then continued to serve on active duty for 15 months in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense?[NEWLINE]user: No, nothing like that, no.


user: What types of Veteran ID cards are there?[NEWLINE]agent: We provide multiple types of ID cards to use as a Veteran and only really need to show one.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I use my DoD Identification Card or do I have to use another as an ID?[NEWLINE]agent: Go ahead and use your DoD as your main ID to prove you are a Veteran.[NEWLINE]user: Is there an ID based on my status?[NEWLINE]agent: The DoD will issue you either a Common Access Card or a Uniformed Services ID.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is a Veteran ID Card and what do I need to qualify for one?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you serve on active duty, in the Reserves, or in the National Guard?[NEWLINE]user: No, I did not serve active duty in the Reserves or National Guard.[NEWLINE]agent: Then it looks like you are not eligible for a Veteran ID card.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What must be true for me to get a DoD Card?


user: I want to get a Vet ID card and need to know more about it[NEWLINE]agent: A Veteran ID Card is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. We can help you find out if you are eligible for a Veteran ID Card and how to apply.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I check for the status of my application once I send it in[NEWLINE]agent: You can sign in to your AccessVA account to check the status of your VIC application. I can give you the link to sign in to your AccessVA account[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what happens once I send it in?[NEWLINE]agent: Once you have submitted your VIC application, we will check your eligibility and verify certain things, such as does your character of discharge meet eligibility requirements[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to know what happens after we have verified your eligibility[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: We will send you an email letting you know the status of your application.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and what do I need to get a ID Card from you guys?[NEWLINE]agent: Let's find out if you eligible. Have you served on active duty, in the Reserves, or in the National Guard including the Coast Guard?[NEWLINE]user: yes I have served[NEWLINE]agent: Have you received an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions?[NEWLINE]user: yes


user: Hi. I am trying to learn about the GI Bill for college.[NEWLINE]agent: Great. I can help you with that![NEWLINE]user: How do I find out if I am eligible?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I believe you have two programs?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, through those programs, you may get education benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill?[NEWLINE]agent: Did you have a 6 year obligation?[NEWLINE]user: No.[NEWLINE]agent: Okay. That may prevent you from collecting.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What about getting career advise?[NEWLINE]agent: We do have a program for that.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Am I eligible through the Montgomery GI Bill?


user: I am looking to learn about co-op training.[NEWLINE]agent: Sure. I can help with that. A co-op program allows you to get real work experience when you are not going to school.[NEWLINE]user: What are the costs associated with this?[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you learn that too. You may be able to get financial help.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a part of the VA educational assistance program?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I do get help through that program.[NEWLINE]agent: Is your school part of an approved IHL?[NEWLINE]user: I am not sure.[NEWLINE]agent: If you're not enrolled at one of the approved schools, you are not eligible for financial aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Well, who qualifies?


user: I wanted more information on VA benefits and project 112[NEWLINE]agent: Were you part of chemical and biological warfare testing through Project 112 or Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense SHAD?[NEWLINE]user: yes I was involved in Project 112[NEWLINE]agent: You could be at risk for certain illnesses. The Department of Defense’s Deseret Test Center in Fort Douglas, Utah, conducted this testing, which took place aboard ships and on land in various locations from 1962 to 1974. We can help you find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and can I get more information on the testing?[NEWLINE]agent: If you were part of Projects 112 or SHAD from 1962 to 1974 and want to know more about a certain test site, ship, or unit, you can view the declassified Department of Defense fact sheets.  We can give you a link to the declassified Department of Defense fact sheets[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what benefits can I get because of this testing?[NEWLINE]agent:  You can get healthcare benefits and compensation payments[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and just participating in Project 112 qualifies me for those benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You have to meet two requirements.  Were you part of Projects 112 or SHAD testing from 1962 to 1974?[NEWLINE]user: yes, Project 112[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness believed to be caused by the testing?[NEWLINE]user: no, I thought I just had to be part of the testing


user: What can I do if I forgot to update my address?[NEWLINE]agent: Don't forget to that, there are branches you can go to do this.[NEWLINE]agent: Please refrence local Maps or our website to find a local branch.[NEWLINE]user: What if iI already moved?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Please go to a local branch with a piece of mail and update your address.[NEWLINE]agent: Please go to a local branch and update your address.[NEWLINE]user: What if my insurance lapsed too?[NEWLINE]agent: You'll need to either bring a copy of your current, new, insurance or pay the un-insured fee.[NEWLINE]agent: Please make sure to bring all documentation needed to a local branch to expedite this process.[NEWLINE]user: I'll make sure to do so.[NEWLINE]agent: If you need the forms mailed to you, or to download them, please check our website.[NEWLINE]user: I'll make sure to do so.[NEWLINE]agent: Thank you; it will save you at least an hour in line.[NEWLINE]user: What if it doesn't solve my problem though?


user: What will happen if I let my insurance lapse?[NEWLINE]agent: It is a good thing that to not let your insurance lapse because otherwise, we all pay for it indirectly.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know what happens when your insurance lapse?[NEWLINE]user: No, my insurance is not lapsed right now.[NEWLINE]user: How do I learn more about insurance lapses and how to surrender my plates?[NEWLINE]agent: You have to contact the DMV if you want to surrender your plates and ask them how to do that.[NEWLINE]user: How many registrations are suspended each year for failure to maintain insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: You will be one of the 300,000 suspended registration and license if you fail to maintain insurance.[NEWLINE]user: What can I do if the inquiry letter does not resolve my problem?[NEWLINE]agent: By law we will have to suspend the vehicle registration.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What will happen if I move to another state and I have a suspended license?


user: Can I get a DIAL-IN search account?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, if you regularly search DMV records for driver license, registration, vehicle title or insurance information.[NEWLINE]user: Since I use all those services as an attorney then I can sign up for the DIAL-IN now?[NEWLINE]agent: Since you are an attorney, then yes you can use DIAL-IN services.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you help me understand when I will know my application has been accepted by DIAL-IN?[NEWLINE]agent: We will review your application and then we will let you know as soon as we accept it.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you complete the whole application so that we can process it as soon as we review it?[NEWLINE]user: No, I did not complete the whole application[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So once I complete the whole application and you review it, I will get my acceptance?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, that is correct.  As soon as you complete the entire application as an attorney, then you will be accepted to the DIAL-IN service.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Will DMV ask me any questions about my DIAL-IN searches I make?


user: Can DMV see my searches?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, they may ask about performed searches.[NEWLINE]user: What if the search was for someone else?[NEWLINE]agent: You will need to show proof.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Will my records be shared?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, the records are public.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you concerned about someone asking have they been searched?[NEWLINE]user: No, they will already be aware.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What happens if I didn't perform the search?[NEWLINE]agent: You will need to contact us.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What searches can I do?[NEWLINE]agent: Anything for employment. There's a list available.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if it doesn't work with my browser?[NEWLINE]agent: Update the version.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who do I contact about my account?


user: What are out of state insurance documents?[NEWLINE]agent: New York will never accept out of state insurance coverage of any type.[NEWLINE]agent: Is your vehicle registered in New York.[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: It must have New York state insurance coverage.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How long do I have to register?[NEWLINE]agent: You have 180 days from date of your insurance ID.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Where can I find an insurance company?[NEWLINE]agent: The New York State Department of Financial Services website.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Will DMV accept copies of my insurance ID?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes as long as barcode can be scanned.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I need from insurance company as proof?