application (VA Form 2 1-526) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog) and submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None, but it must be filed within 1 year after separation from service in order for entitlement to be established from the day following discharge; otherwise, entitlement is established only from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 60 percent in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled); (c) Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration 521 field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7210. VETERANS DENTAL CARE Current Year: Grants:$0,000 Loans:$0,000 Other: $13,940,000 Total:Sl3,940,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide dental services. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: None. This program is excluded
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