http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/e_services
New features have been added to My VAC Account:
1.More application forms – to help you apply online.
Application for Attendance, Clothing or Exceptional Incapacity Allowance (PEN6203)
This form can be submitted online
Exceptional Incapacity Allowance
If you are receiving a Disability Pension and are exceptionally incapacitated you may qualify for this tax-free monthly allowance. The amount of the allowance is based on the extent of the pain and loss of enjoyment or shortened life expectancy.
You may qualify for an Exceptional Incapacity Allowance if you are in receipt of:
a Disability Pension for condition(s) that total 98% or more; ORa Disability Pension and a Disability Award for conditions that total 98% or more; ORa Disability Pension and POW compensation that total 98% or more; ANDyou have an exceptional incapacity that is a result of, in whole or in part, the condition(s) for which you are receiving a disability benefit.
Note: you are not eligible to be awarded Exceptional Incapacity Allowance if you are eligible for the Permanent Impairment Allowance (PIA) (Opens a New Window).
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is an additional tax-free monthly assistance to individuals who:have a Disability Pension of 1% or more or receive Prisoner of War compensation;are totally disabled; ANDneed help with activities of daily living; for example: bathing, eating, dressing etc.
Clothing Allowance
If you are receiving a disability benefit for a condition that causes wear and tear on your clothing or requires you to wear specially-made clothing, you may qualify for a monthly tax-free clothing allowance.
Questions
If you have any questions, please Contact us.Open Form
? Application for Career Transition Services (VAC606CAP)
This form can be submitted online.
What is Career Transition Services?
Veterans and survivors can get help finding civilian employment through the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Career Transition Services (CTS) Program. VAC will reimburse eligible Veterans and survivors for these services, up to a lifetime maximum of $1,000 (including taxes).
What services could I be reimbursed for?
Career assessmentsAptitude testingJob market analysisResume writingJob search skillsInterview techniquesIndividual career counsellingJob finding assistanceServices of a professional recruiter agentDo I Qualify?
? Application for Disability Benefits (PEN923AP)
This form can be submitted online
Disability benefits are financial payments provided to individuals who have a service-related disability.
To receive a disability benefit you must:
1. have a diagnosed medical condition or disability; and
2. be able to show that the condition or disability is related to your service.Open Form
? Application for Earnings Loss Benefit - Veteran (VAC610)
This form can be submitted online
The Earnings Loss Benefit is a taxable, monthly benefit that ensures your total income will be at least 75% of your gross pre-release military salary.
Do I Qualify?
? Application for Permanent Impairment Allowance/supplement (VAC608A)
This form can be submitted online
The Permanent Impairment Allowance (PIA) is a taxable, monthly benefit-payable for life. The allowance is provided when your career options have been limited because of a service-related illness or injury.
Do I Qualify? (Opens a New Window)Open Form
? Application for Supplementary Retirement Benefit - Veterans (VAC666)
This form can be submitted online
The Supplementary Retirement Benefit is a taxable, lump-sum benefit provided to individuals who were in receipt of Earnings Loss Benefits on a long term basis. It is provided in recognition of the lower pension plan contributions you may have made.
Do I Qualify?
Open Form
? Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) (VAC660)
This form is intended to enable Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to determine what your rate of payment for the Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) should be, if any, for a specific month. You must complete this form and return it to us at the beginning of each month.
Single: You can complete and submit this form online.
Married or living common-law: You and your spouse or common-law partner must both sign this form. Please complete and print the form. You can then:
upload your signed form through My VAC Account, orsend it by mail, ordrop it off at one of our offices (see Contact section to find the office nearest you).Open Form
? Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) Benefit Initial Application - Veteran (VAC613)
Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) is a form of financial assistance administered by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Its purpose is to ensure that a qualified Veteran is provided with monthly income support to meet his/her basic needs while transitioning to civilian employment.
Do I Qualify?
Single or separated: You can complete and submit this form online.
Married or living common-law: You and your spouse or common-law partner must both sign this form. Please complete and print the form. You can then:
upload your signed form through My VAC Account, orsend it by mail, ordrop it off at one of our offices (see Contact section to find the office nearest you).Open Form
? Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) Benefit Subsequent Application - Veteran (VAC620)
A Veteran is entitled to make a subsequent application for the CFIS benefit as long as it is made within a pre-determined time period. This time period begins with the month immediately following the month the CFIS ceased to be payable, and ends 6 months later.
Single: You can complete and submit this form online.
Married or living common-law: You and your spouse or common-law partner must both sign this form. Please complete and print the form. You can then:
upload your signed form through My VAC Account, orsend it by mail, ordrop it off at one of our offices (see Contact section to find the office nearest you).Open Form
? Consent for Veterans Affairs Canada to Collect Personal Information from Third Parties (VAC928)
2.The Application for Career Transition Services is now presented as a guided web form. In the coming months, additional application forms will add similar guidance to further assist Veterans applying online.
3.Status tracking – you can now track applications for earnings loss benefits, and the Veterans Independence Program (VIP).
4.If you receive a disability pension, you can now update the status of your dependents through Your profile (note: this feature will be viewable for Veterans who receive a disability pension only).
5.Ability for you to organize your submitted forms and documents held on My VAC Account through the use of an archive button.
6.Additional benefits have been added to the summary of your services and benefits to allow for a full display of benefits you may be receiving from Veterans Affairs Canada.
7.Veterans Affairs is now beginning to send forms to Veterans electronically. Any forms sent to you in this manner will be found in Correspondence from VAC. Not all forms and letters sent from the Department are available electronically, but we will be adding more in the coming months. Ensure your communication preferences are set to receive an email alert when electronic correspondence becomes available.
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Regards,
The Canadian Veterans Advocacy Team.
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