Mell Are National Guard members considered veterans?
Yes, National Guard and Reserve Members who are called to active duty and who serve for the entire period for which they were called are considered as “veterans,” thus making them eligible for a host of VA benefits.
Do National Guard members get VA benefits?
As a member of the National Guard or Reserve you may qualify for a wide range of benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, home loan guaranty, education, health care, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial.
Who is eligible for casualty assistance in the military?
Who’s eligible to receive casualty assistance? Casualty assistance is available to the primary next of kin — the person most closely related to the service member. Typically, this is the spouse, or the parents for unmarried service members. The following order of precedence is used to identify the primary next of kin: Spouse
What happens to spouses of Army National Guard members who die?
Spouses and children of Army National Guard members who die during military combat may be eligible to receive certain benefits, including death benefits, educational assistance, guaranteed home loans, access to military commissaries, medical services and access to recreation facilities.
What kind of insurance is available to National Guard members?
Insurance (FSGLI) is available to the spouses and dependent children of members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard of a uniformed service covered by full-time SGLI. FSGLI is a service members’ benefit and therefore is the only one allowed to be beneficiary.
How to report a casualty in the Air National Guard?
The following procedures are for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Casualty Reporting Procedures for Casualty Assistance Representatives (CARs): Please contact a Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) to report a casualty. You can find a local CAR by calling 877-353-6807.