1. SOTS Annual Training 2012 Thomas Meadows TDVA Training Officer 615-441-3384 or tom.meadows@tn.govtom.meadows@tn.gov 4 State Benefits

2. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION  Life Insurance  2 Year Window  Under 65  Waiver of Premiums 45

3. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION  Commissary & PX Privilege  100% Disability includes TDIU  Doesn’t have to be PT New Change  Requires VA Letter and application  Obtain from Nearest Military Facility 46

4. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION  Health Insurance for Dependents  CHAMPVA/No Cost  Vet 100% PT  Requires Application 10-10D  Widow 55 Remarries  Denver Colorado 47

5. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION  Education Benefits for Dependents CH35  VET 100% PT  Claim 22-5490 W and 22-5490  St Louis  45 Months Eligibility $957 monthly 48

6. FEDERAL BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION  Additional Benefits Other Than Monthly Compensation  Auto Grant  Specially Adaptive Housing  Clothing Allowance  Home Improvement and Structural Allowance  Home Loans 49

7. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Services: State Veterans Cemeteries  4 Total: Knoxville (2) Nashville (1) Memphis (1)  Planning stages for one in Jackson Area and one in Crossville Area  Free to Vet $700 for Spouse or Qualifying Child 50

8. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  State Veterans Homes  Humboldt Murfreesboro and Knoxville  Next one in Clarksville  Plans for one in Cleveland and Memphis  Advantages: Cost, Patient to Staff Ratio, Federal Per Diem 51

9. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Hunting and Fishing License  30% SC Disability from a War time period of Service  Letter from VA  One- time $10 fee good for life  Non veterans can get the same privilege at age 65 52

10. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal  Presented to the families of veterans Killed in Action  Presented by Governor or Designee 53

11. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Education  Diploma for World War II, Korea and Viet Nam Veterans  See Website for other benefits 54

12. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Veterans Homeowners  Property Tax Relief  100% PT or TDIU  Apply through county F-16  Residence Only  Must Pay Taxes State will reimburse  Maximum Value  If vet entitled widow will be also 55

13. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Vet Emphasis State Mandates  Day of mourning combat related deaths  Registration of Discharges County Court Clerk No Charge 56

14. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  Motorist  Free with waiver of annual fee and wheel tax 2 plates  Prisoner of War, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Legion of Valor, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross & Distinguished Service Cross  100% P&T  Other Specialty Plates require fee for tag, plus state and county fees 57

15. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  State Parks  Discounted fees for camping and lodging  Off season at Commissioners discretion  Free Golf and Camping on Veterans Day 58

16. STATE VETERANS BENEFITS  TN National Guard  Dual Pay for Summer Camp  TN National Guard Day March 3 rd  Free Plates 59

17. TDVA WEBSITE HANDOUT 60