All applications require your benefit summary letter attached to verify your disability rating.
You can obtain a benefit summary letter by:
- Calling the Federal VA at 1-800-827-1000. When prompted state “benefit summary letter” and request the letter be faxed and/or mailed directly to you. The benefit summary letter is generated the same day you call and is usually received in the mail within 10 days.
- Printing from the web. Visit VA.gov
- Scroll down to records then download your benefit letter.
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- Use of commissaries, exchanges, and MWR, in-person and online Commissary & Exchange Privileges for Veterans
- America the Beautiful National Parks and Recreational and Pass America the Beautiful Access Pass
- Oregon State Parks Pass Oregon State Parks Pass
- State of Oregon Disabled License Plate Oregon DMV Disabled Veteran Plate Application
- Free parking Portland International Airport Portland International Airport Parking
- VADIP Dental Insurance – (purchased dental care) Must be enrolled in VA Healthcare to apply VA Dental Insurance Program
- VA Healthcare – no cost healthcare and Rx for service connected disabilities only Health Care Application
- VA Life Insurance VALife
10-20% All of the above and:
- 10 point Veteran preference in Federal hiring NLRB Veterans Hiring Preference
- Veterans Readiness and Employment – 10% serious employment, 20% employment handicap (VR&E)
- Enrollment in VA Healthcare – must apply, will treat for all conditions
- VA Home Loan – Funding Fee Waived VA Home Loan
- Burial and Plot Allowance VA National Cemetery Burial and Plot Allowance
30% All of the above and:
- Oregon Combination and Shellfish License Application for Resident Disabled Veteran Combination and Shellfish License
- Travel Reimbursement to VA and Community Care Appointments – must submit travel claim and evidence of attendance (Community Care Appointment) within 30 days of scheduled appointments.
- Online: Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) or
- Fax: VA Form 10-3542 should be faxed to 503-273-5046 or
- Mail: P5-VTP/BT 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239
- Additional compensation for eligible dependents Application to Add/Remove Dependents
40% All of the above and:
- Oregon Property Tax Exemption (must have DD214 and Benefit Summary Letter dated within 6 months). Apply at the Tax Assessor’s office inside the County Annex Building at 66 SE D Street in Madras. Oregon Property Tax Exemption
50% All of the above and:
- Concurrent receipt of military retired pay DFAS
- VA Healthcare – No co-pays or prescription costs
- Wounded Warrior Parking Permit
- Note: Must qualify for an Individual permit; a service-connected disability alone is insufficient.
- Physician must complete and sign Certificate of Disability section of the application.
- In addition to the Wounded Warrior Application a benefit summary letter from the VA and evidence of discharge status is required.
70% - 90% All of the above and:
- Oregon Disabled Hunting and Fishing Permit Oregon Disabled Hunting and Fishing Permit
- Oregon Veterans Home - No cost to stay if you need skilled nursing OVH - The Dalles & Lebanon
100% All of the above and:
- Military ID /Commissary Card. To schedule an appointment go to: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco
- VA Dental Coverage – through VA Dental Clinic or pre-authorized through Community Care Dental prior to treatment. VA Portland Dental Clinic Phone: 503-273-5024
- Dependents may be eligible for full tuition waiver at any Oregon public university or community college (contact the college in question and inquire as to eligibility and possible benefits)
- Dependent Benefits (MUST be Permanent and Total)
- CHAMP VA Medical Insurance for Dependents CHAMPVA Guidebook
- Chapter 35 Educational Benefits Chapter 35 Online Application