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Veterans Benefits Survey

Thank you for participating in our veterans benefits survey! Your feedback will help us develop an effective format for the National Symposium for the Needs of Young Veterans. This survey is comprehensive, so please allow several minutes to complete all sections.

Your privacy is our highest concern and we are committed to keeping your answers confidential (although answers may be tabulated with others in a report or discussion during the Symposium). AMVETS will not sell or distribute your contact information to any third parties. For more information about our privacy policy, please read our privacy statement. Thank you again for your invaluable feedback.

Age
 
Branch of service
 
Dates served (month/year)
 
Did you serve in combat?
  Yes      No
Gender
  Male    Female
Are you married?
  Yes     No

How many times
have you been married?

 
Do you have children?
  Yes      No
Why did you join the Armed Forces?
 

Do you have a promise of employment or a job waiting for you?

  Yes      No      Not Applicable

Are you currently employed?

  Yes      No

Please list the type of work you have done over the past five years

 
Are you currently seeking employment?
  Yes      No

If ‘Yes,’ what method are you using?

 

Have you ever been referred to an employment training program?

  Yes      No

If ‘Yes,’ did you attend?

  Yes      No

If ‘Yes,’ please list the type of training (e.g., résumé, computer, etc.)

 

If you are not presently employed, are you not working due to disabilities?

  Yes      No
What comments can you offer regarding your individual employment issues?
 
When you discharged from the military, did you attend the Transition Assistance Program?
  Yes      No
Do you think that the Transition Assistance Program prepared you for civilian life?
  Yes      No
If you were not satisfied with the Transition Assistance Program, what would you like to see added.
 

If you attended Transition Assistance, was a member of a service organization (e.g. AMVETS, VFW, American Legion) in attendance to help you file a claim for VA benefits?

  Yes      No
If you retired from the military, was Concurrent Receipt explained to you in all cases if you were/are service connected for a Veteran Affairs disability?
  Yes      No
What is your highest level of education (grade or degree)?
 

In what geographic area of our nation will you reside?

 

Were you ever treated for any injury/disease/medical/psychological problems during your service?

  Yes      No

What do/did you expect of your service to our nation?

 

Are you receiving VA disability compensation or pension?

  Yes      No

If ‘Yes,’ are you receiving more than $847 per month?

  Yes      No

If ‘No,’ have you ever filed for VA disability compensation or pension?

  Yes      No
What comments can you offer regarding VA disability compensation or pension?
 

Are you receiving Social Security disability?

  Yes      No
If ‘Yes,’ are you receiving more than $580 per month?
  Yes      No
If ‘No,’ have you ever filed for Social Security disability?
  Yes      No
What comments can you offer regarding Social Security disability?
 
Do you use the VA for all your medical care?
  Yes      No
If ‘No,’ where else do you receive medical care?
 
Which VA healthcare services do you use (check all that apply)?
  Primary Care     Speciality Clinics
Mental Health     Other
What other VA healthcare services do you use?
 
How do you rate the overall quality of care you receive from the VA?
 
What comments can you offer regarding your experience with VA healthcare?
 
In what city and state does your nearest relative live?
  City State:
Are you still in contact with family member(s)?
  Yes      No
When did you last speak to or write a family member?
 
Do you have any comments you can offer regarding your family?
 
What one or two issues, important to you, do you think people should know about?
 
Would you like to speak to a veterans service officer regarding this survey?
  Yes      No
OPTIONAL INFORMATION:
   
Name
 
Street Address
 
City, State, ZIP Code
 
Phone Number
 
E-mail