Links for Veterans
Important Links
OVS Facebook Page – Office of Veterans Services Facebook Page
Department of Veteran Affairs – For more information on Veteran issues and benefits. Visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) website.
Department of Veteran Affairs: Honolulu Regional Office – Information on happenings at the Honolulu Regional Office under Local Events and Happenings.
Department of Veteran Affairs: VA Pacific Island Healthcare System(VAPIHCS) – Link to VAPIHCS, Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center, website.
Department of Veteran Affairs: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) – Link to the Punchbowl website.
Business Resources
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Guide for Contractors – In 1999, Congress passed the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act
Education
Department of Veteran Affairs – Education and Training. Find out more about the Post 9/11 GI Bill and take the CareerScope a interest and aptitude assessment.
Job/Employment Websites
Veteran Affair Careers & Employment – Get help transitioning to a civilian career and matching your skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.
VA For Vets – Created to provide our Nation’s Veterans with the tools necessary to translate their military skills to civilian skills, take career assessments, build their resumes, consult with coaches and conduct job searches.
Assisted Living in Hawaii/Homelessness
Assisted Living in Hawaii – This guide covers everything you need to know about assisted living in the Aloha State.
Emergency Housing Guide – The following guide examines the problem of homelessness among older adults and offers a comprehensive list of emergency housing resources.
Medical Information
Better Mind – providing helpful, trustworthy content on a variety of mental health topics.
Medicare Plans Resource for Veterans – If you have VA benefits due to your military service, you may be wondering if it’s worth signing up for Medicare when you already have access to care at VA facilities.
Mesothelioma.com is dedicated to providing the latest medical information on mesothelioma, spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and providing victims with free resources. You can find out more information about Veteran exposure and State of Hawaii exposure.
Mesothelioma Guide – Veterans who develop mesothelioma as a result of their service in the military are entitled to benefits and assistance from the U.S. government.
Mesothelioma Hope – Over 30% of people diagnosed with mesothelioma are United States military veterans. Every branch of the Armed Forces relied on asbestos for decades, not knowing it could cause mesothelioma and other deadly diseases. Today, veterans with mesothelioma can file for VA benefits and legal compensation.
Mesothelioma for Veterans – Members of the armed forces who develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related conditions after exposure to the mineral in the military qualify for special financial benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These include disability compensation, special monthly compensation and service-connected death benefits for surviving family members.