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Do you have VA Education benefits?

Did you know you may be eligible for education benefits from the GI Bill just because you completed the New Employee Training with the IDOC? To find out more you can go to www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/. Each regional training site has Certified School Officials (CSOs) that will be able to assist you in this process.

North Region (Westville):

North Central Region (Miami):

Central Region (Plainfield):

East Region (Correctional Training Institute):

West Region (2 sites – Wabash Valley and Putnamville):

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The County Veterans Service Offices are a local point of contact for veterans in their county to assist with all veteran issues.

  • PACT Act

    A historic law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.

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  • PAWS-ABILITY Inc.

    Providing service dogs at no cost to those who have served our country

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    An Official website of the US Government

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For more benefits and services check out the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) at https://www.in.gov/dva/state-of-indiana-benefits-and-services/.

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    VA will conduct outreach to impacted Veterans and survivors to inform them about their eligibility and will provide information on how to apply. Veterans and survivors who believe they may be eligible for the newly established presumptive conditions are encouraged to apply. They should file a VA Form 21-526EZ if applying for the first time or a VA Form 20-0995 if they are reapplying for these conditions. For more information on the new presumptive conditions, visit our website at Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures – Public Health (va.gov).

    To apply for benefits, Veterans and survivors may visit VA.gov or call toll-free at 800-827-1000. Within the next week, you can view the interim final rule at www.regulations.gov.


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  • National Resource Directory

    The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.


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  • Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

    The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.


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  • Mental Health Resources

    Did you know that treatment works, and recovery is possible — especially during these challenging times. MakeTheConnection.net connects Veterans, their families and friends, and other supporters to mental health information, a tool for finding local mental health resources, and videos of Veterans sharing their inspiring stories of recovery. The site is free to use and accessible to everyone.

  • Claims Clinic

    The Indiana Department of Correction Veteran’ Service and Division of Workforce Engagement will be hosting Staff Claims Clinics for our military veteran staff. This clinic will afford our veterans the opportunity to file a service-connected disability claim with a certified veteran’s service officer. The clinics are scheduled for the following dates and times and locations:

    Plainfield Correctional Facility 

    • February 13, 2024:  9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
    • February 14, 2024: 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

    Putnamville Correctional Facility 

    • April 9, 2024:  9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
    • April 10, 2024: 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

    Miami Correctional Facility 

    • May 14, 2024:  9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
    • May 15, 2024: 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

    Correctional Training Institute 

    • June 4, 2024:  9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
    • June 5, 2024: 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

    Westville Correctional Facility 

    • July 9, 2024:  9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
    • July 10, 2024: 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

    Plainfield Correctional Facility 

    • August 13, 2024:  9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
    • August 14, 2024: 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.
    Participating veterans will be required to have the following documentation with them during the clinic:
    • Official Identification with picture
    • DD 214- evidence of service
    • Health documentation (if available)

    Staff will only be allowed to attend clinics on their own time.

    Staff will need to RSVP 2 weeks before by clicking on this link: 2024 IDOC Claims Clinic RSVP

    If you have questions regarding the clinic, please feel free to contact ED Kathy Griffin at KLGriffin@idoc.in.gov.

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