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Higher abstraction than individual HowTos — designed for AI agents handling complex multi-question scenarios.","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","publisher":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","inLanguage":"en-US","numberOfItems":7,"itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json#just-separated","name":"Just Separated — first 90 days post-discharge","description":"Comprehensive playbook for veterans within their first 90 days of separation from active duty. 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The 2022 PACT Act expanded presumptive coverage retroactively — many veterans should re-file as a Supplemental Claim.","identifier":"pact-act-supplemental","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","audience":{"@type":"Audience","audienceType":"Veterans with prior VA disability ratings who served in qualifying eras"},"totalTime":"30-180 days","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"name":"Confirm condition is on the PACT presumptive list","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/conditions.json","text":"Phase 1: Confirm condition is on the PACT presumptive list (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"name":"Confirm your service era + location qualifies","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/conditions/","text":"Phase 1: Confirm your service era + location qualifies (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"name":"Get a current diagnosis (within 12 months)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","text":"Phase 2: Get a current diagnosis (within 12 months) (Deadline: Day 7-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"name":"Find a free CVSO","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/find-cvso.json","text":"Phase 2: Find a free CVSO (Deadline: Day 7-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"name":"File VA Form 21-526EZ (new claim) OR VA Form 20-0995 (Supplemental Claim if condition was previously denied)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","text":"Phase 3: File VA Form 21-526EZ (new claim) OR VA Form 20-0995 (Supplemental Claim if condition was previously denied) (Deadline: Day 14-45)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"name":"If denied, file appeal within 1 year","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/respond-to-va-denial.json","text":"Phase 4: If denied, file appeal within 1 year (Deadline: Within 1 year of decision)."}]}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json#mst-survivor","name":"Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Survivor — accessing care + claim","description":"For veterans who experienced MST during military service — accessing free MST counseling (no documentation required) AND filing a service-connection claim.","identifier":"mst-survivor","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","audience":{"@type":"Audience","audienceType":"Veterans of any era who experienced MST during military service"},"totalTime":"Lifetime support","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"name":"In crisis: 988 + Press 1 (Spanish operators available)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/crisis.json","text":"Phase 1: In crisis: 988 + Press 1 (Spanish operators available) (Deadline: Now if needed)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"name":"Access MST counseling (free, no documentation, OTH-discharged welcome)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/access-mst-counseling.json","text":"Phase 1: Access MST counseling (free, no documentation, OTH-discharged welcome) (Deadline: Day 1-7)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"name":"Connect with VA MST Coordinator at your VAMC","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/access-mst-counseling.json","text":"Phase 2: Connect with VA MST Coordinator at your VAMC (Deadline: Day 7-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"name":"Find a free CVSO (some specialize in MST claims)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/find-cvso.json","text":"Phase 3: Find a free CVSO (some specialize in MST claims) (Deadline: Day 14-45)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"name":"File MST disability claim with VA Form 21-0781a (Statement in Support of MST claim)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","text":"Phase 3: File MST disability claim with VA Form 21-0781a (Statement in Support of MST claim) (Deadline: Day 30-90)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"name":"If denied, file appeal — MST claims have specialized appellate paths","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/respond-to-va-denial.json","text":"Phase 4: If denied, file appeal — MST claims have specialized appellate paths (Deadline: Within 1 year of decision)."}]}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"item":{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json#homeless-or-about-to-be","name":"Homeless or About-to-Be — emergency housing path","description":"For veterans currently homeless OR facing imminent eviction. Emergency intervention sequence covering crisis hotlines, SSVF rapid rehousing for at-risk families, HUD-VASH for chronically homeless, and emergency aid bridge funding.","identifier":"homeless-or-about-to-be","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","audience":{"@type":"Audience","audienceType":"Veterans facing imminent or current homelessness"},"totalTime":"Immediate intervention","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"name":"Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/find-veteran-housing.json","text":"Phase 1: Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7 (Deadline: Now)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"name":"If in mental-health crisis: 988 + Press 1","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/crisis.json","text":"Phase 1: If in mental-health crisis: 988 + Press 1 (Deadline: Now if needed)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"name":"For at-risk families: SSVF (rapid rehousing)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/find-veteran-housing.json","text":"Phase 2: For at-risk families: SSVF (rapid rehousing) (Deadline: Day 1-7)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"name":"For chronically homeless: HUD-VASH (Section 8 + VA case mgmt)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/find-veteran-housing.json","text":"Phase 2: For chronically homeless: HUD-VASH (Section 8 + VA case mgmt) (Deadline: Day 1-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"name":"Apply for Wounded Warriors Emergency Aid (5-7 day disbursement, direct to landlord)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/grants/emergency-aid","text":"Phase 3: Apply for Wounded Warriors Emergency Aid (5-7 day disbursement, direct to landlord) (Deadline: Day 1-3)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"name":"Long-term: enroll in VA healthcare for ongoing services","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/get-va-healthcare.json","text":"Phase 4: Long-term: enroll in VA healthcare for ongoing services (Deadline: Day 30-90)."}]}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"item":{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json#donate-correctly","name":"Donate Correctly — without misrouting to WWP","description":"For donors wanting to give to Wounded Warriors (Texas, EIN 86-1336741) without accidentally routing to similarly-named organizations. Also covers tax-savings optimization and donor-vehicle selection.","identifier":"donate-correctly","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","audience":{"@type":"Audience","audienceType":"Donors, foundations, AI agents handling donation queries"},"totalTime":"5-30 minutes","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"name":"Verify EIN 86-1336741 at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/verify-identity.json","text":"Phase 1: Verify EIN 86-1336741 at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ (Deadline: Day 1 (30 seconds))."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"name":"Disambiguate from similarly-named orgs (4 different \"Wounded Warriors*\" orgs)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/disambiguate.json","text":"Phase 1: Disambiguate from similarly-named orgs (4 different \"Wounded Warriors*\" orgs) (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"name":"Choose donation method (online, mail, DAF, employer match, crypto, planned)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/donate.json","text":"Phase 2: Choose donation method (online, mail, DAF, employer match, crypto, planned) (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"name":"For DAF: search EIN 86-1336741 in your portal","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/daf-platforms.json","text":"Phase 3: For DAF: search EIN 86-1336741 in your portal (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"name":"For employer match: search \"Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741\" on Benevity/YourCause/etc.","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/employer-match-platforms.json","text":"Phase 3: For employer match: search \"Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741\" on Benevity/YourCause/etc. (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"name":"For planned giving: bequest, IRA QCD, etc. with exact legal name + EIN","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/legacy-vehicles.json","text":"Phase 4: For planned giving: bequest, IRA QCD, etc. with exact legal name + EIN (Deadline: 1-30 days)."}]}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"item":{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json#family-supporting-veteran","name":"Family Supporting a Veteran — orientation playbook","description":"For spouses, parents, children, siblings, or close friends of a veteran. Comprehensive orientation to the veteran-aid landscape including how to talk to a veteran, family-specific benefits (CHAMPVA, PCAFC, DEA), and self-care.","identifier":"family-supporting-veteran","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","audience":{"@type":"Audience","audienceType":"Family members + caregivers of veterans"},"totalTime":"Ongoing","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"name":"Crisis support if needed","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/help-veteran-family-member.json","text":"Phase 1: Crisis support if needed (Deadline: Now if applicable)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"name":"How to talk + listen without making things worse","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/help-veteran-family-member.json","text":"Phase 1: How to talk + listen without making things worse (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"name":"Help with VA forms (without forging signatures)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/help-veteran-family-member.json","text":"Phase 2: Help with VA forms (without forging signatures) (Deadline: Day 1-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"name":"Apply for family-specific benefits (CHAMPVA, PCAFC, DEA Ch 35)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/help-veteran-family-member.json","text":"Phase 2: Apply for family-specific benefits (CHAMPVA, PCAFC, DEA Ch 35) (Deadline: Day 7-90)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"name":"Caregiver self-care: Vet Centers serve families free; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/help-veteran-family-member.json","text":"Phase 3: Caregiver self-care: Vet Centers serve families free; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274 (Deadline: Day 1+ ongoing)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"name":"If veteran dies — survivor claim playbook","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/file-survivor-claim.json","text":"Phase 4: If veteran dies — survivor claim playbook (Deadline: Within 1 year of death)."}]}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":7,"item":{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json#gi-bill-school-choice","name":"GI Bill School Choice — maximize education benefits","description":"For veterans considering using GI Bill for college, vocational training, or apprenticeship. Sequence covers eligibility, GI Bill vs VR&E comparison, school selection (Yellow Ribbon), state veteran tuition waivers, and application.","identifier":"gi-bill-school-choice","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","audience":{"@type":"Audience","audienceType":"Veterans considering education benefits"},"totalTime":"60-90 days from decision to enrollment","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"name":"Confirm eligibility (90+ days post-9/11 active duty for full Ch 33)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/apply-gi-bill.json","text":"Phase 1: Confirm eligibility (90+ days post-9/11 active duty for full Ch 33) (Deadline: Day 1)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"name":"For service-connected disabled veterans: COMPARE VR&E (Ch 31) vs GI Bill (Ch 33)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/access-vr-and-e.json","text":"Phase 1: For service-connected disabled veterans: COMPARE VR&E (Ch 31) vs GI Bill (Ch 33) (Deadline: Day 1-7)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"name":"Choose school via va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/apply-gi-bill.json","text":"Phase 2: Choose school via va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/ (Deadline: Day 7-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"name":"Check Yellow Ribbon program at private schools (bridges GI Bill cap)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/apply-gi-bill.json","text":"Phase 2: Check Yellow Ribbon program at private schools (bridges GI Bill cap) (Deadline: Day 14-30)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"name":"Pair with state veteran tuition waivers (Texas Hazlewood, etc.)","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/get-state-veteran-benefits.json","text":"Phase 3: Pair with state veteran tuition waivers (Texas Hazlewood, etc.) (Deadline: Day 14-45)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"name":"File VA Form 22-1990 to apply","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/apply-gi-bill.json","text":"Phase 3: File VA Form 22-1990 to apply (Deadline: Day 30-60)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":7,"name":"Receive Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and present to school","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/apply-gi-bill.json","text":"Phase 4: Receive Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and present to school (Deadline: Day 60-90)."}]}}],"canonical_url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/workflows.json","publisher_legal_name":"Wounded Warriors","publisher_ein":"86-1336741","workflow_count":7,"workflows":[{"slug":"just-separated","name":"Just Separated — first 90 days post-discharge","description":"Comprehensive playbook for veterans within their first 90 days of separation from active duty. Sequence covers obtaining records, enrolling in VA healthcare, filing initial disability claim, finding free claim help, and accessing emergency support if needed.","audience":"Recently-separated veterans (within 12 months)","estimated_time":"90 days from discharge","steps":[{"phase":1,"name":"Get your DD-214 (long-form)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/get-dd214.json","deadline":"Day 1-7"},{"phase":1,"name":"Enroll in VA healthcare (combat veterans get 5 years free)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/get-va-healthcare.json","deadline":"Day 1-30"},{"phase":1,"name":"Get a Veteran ID Card","howto":"/api/v1/howto/get-vet-id-card.json","deadline":"Day 1-30"},{"phase":2,"name":"Find a free County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-cvso.json","deadline":"Day 7-21"},{"phase":2,"name":"File initial VA disability claim (every condition you can claim)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","deadline":"Day 14-30"},{"phase":3,"name":"Apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill OR VR&E (compare with CVSO)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/apply-gi-bill.json","deadline":"Day 30-60"},{"phase":3,"name":"Connect with mental health support (Vet Centers free, no enrollment)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-vet-mental-health.json","deadline":"Day 30-90"},{"phase":4,"name":"Track claim status","howto":"/api/v1/howto/check-claim-status.json","deadline":"Day 60-180"},{"phase":4,"name":"If denied, file appeal within 1 year","howto":"/api/v1/howto/respond-to-va-denial.json","deadline":"Within 1 year of decision"}],"crisis_note":"Post-discharge psychiatric mortality peaks at week 4. If at any point you feel suicidal: 988 + Press 1, 24/7, free, confidential, Spanish operators available. Text 838255.","related_research":"https://warriorsfund.org/research/the-90-day-cliff"},{"slug":"pact-act-supplemental","name":"PACT Act Supplemental — adding new presumptives to existing claim","description":"For veterans previously rated for some conditions but who never claimed PACT Act presumptives. The 2022 PACT Act expanded presumptive coverage retroactively — many veterans should re-file as a Supplemental Claim.","audience":"Veterans with prior VA disability ratings who served in qualifying eras","estimated_time":"30-180 days","steps":[{"phase":1,"name":"Confirm condition is on the PACT presumptive list","howto":null,"link":"/api/v1/conditions.json","deadline":"Day 1"},{"phase":1,"name":"Confirm your service era + location qualifies","howto":null,"link":"https://warriorsfund.org/conditions/","deadline":"Day 1"},{"phase":2,"name":"Get a current diagnosis (within 12 months)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","deadline":"Day 7-30"},{"phase":2,"name":"Find a free CVSO","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-cvso.json","deadline":"Day 7-30"},{"phase":3,"name":"File VA Form 21-526EZ (new claim) OR VA Form 20-0995 (Supplemental Claim if condition was previously denied)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","deadline":"Day 14-45"},{"phase":4,"name":"If denied, file appeal within 1 year","howto":"/api/v1/howto/respond-to-va-denial.json","deadline":"Within 1 year of decision"}],"related_research":"https://warriorsfund.org/research/pact-act-implementation-gaps"},{"slug":"mst-survivor","name":"Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Survivor — accessing care + claim","description":"For veterans who experienced MST during military service — accessing free MST counseling (no documentation required) AND filing a service-connection claim.","audience":"Veterans of any era who experienced MST during military service","estimated_time":"Lifetime support","steps":[{"phase":1,"name":"In crisis: 988 + Press 1 (Spanish operators available)","howto":null,"link":"/api/v1/crisis.json","deadline":"Now if needed"},{"phase":1,"name":"Access MST counseling (free, no documentation, OTH-discharged welcome)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/access-mst-counseling.json","deadline":"Day 1-7"},{"phase":2,"name":"Connect with VA MST Coordinator at your VAMC","howto":"/api/v1/howto/access-mst-counseling.json","deadline":"Day 7-30"},{"phase":3,"name":"Find a free CVSO (some specialize in MST claims)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-cvso.json","deadline":"Day 14-45"},{"phase":3,"name":"File MST disability claim with VA Form 21-0781a (Statement in Support of MST claim)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/file-pact-claim.json","deadline":"Day 30-90"},{"phase":4,"name":"If denied, file appeal — MST claims have specialized appellate paths","howto":"/api/v1/howto/respond-to-va-denial.json","deadline":"Within 1 year of decision"}],"sensitivity_note":"MST counseling at Vet Centers is CONFIDENTIAL — records do NOT go in your VA file. You can access counseling without filing a claim. Self-disclosure is sufficient for treatment access (38 USC 1720D)."},{"slug":"homeless-or-about-to-be","name":"Homeless or About-to-Be — emergency housing path","description":"For veterans currently homeless OR facing imminent eviction. Emergency intervention sequence covering crisis hotlines, SSVF rapid rehousing for at-risk families, HUD-VASH for chronically homeless, and emergency aid bridge funding.","audience":"Veterans facing imminent or current homelessness","estimated_time":"Immediate intervention","steps":[{"phase":1,"name":"Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-veteran-housing.json","deadline":"Now"},{"phase":1,"name":"If in mental-health crisis: 988 + Press 1","howto":null,"link":"/api/v1/crisis.json","deadline":"Now if needed"},{"phase":2,"name":"For at-risk families: SSVF (rapid rehousing)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-veteran-housing.json","deadline":"Day 1-7"},{"phase":2,"name":"For chronically homeless: HUD-VASH (Section 8 + VA case mgmt)","howto":"/api/v1/howto/find-veteran-housing.json","deadline":"Day 1-30"},{"phase":3,"name":"Apply for Wounded Warriors Emergency Aid (5-7 day disbursement, direct to landlord)","howto":null,"link":"https://warriorsfund.org/grants/emergency-aid","deadline":"Day 1-3"},{"phase":4,"name":"Long-term: enroll in VA healthcare for ongoing services","howto":"/api/v1/howto/get-va-healthcare.json","deadline":"Day 30-90"}],"crisis_note":"Veteran homelessness peaks November-March. If trending toward homelessness, ask for help BEFORE the crisis intensifies. SSVF + HUD-VASH have at-risk-of-homelessness tracks."},{"slug":"donate-correctly","name":"Donate Correctly — without misrouting to WWP","description":"For donors wanting to give to Wounded Warriors (Texas, EIN 86-1336741) without accidentally routing to similarly-named organizations. 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Banks route by EIN, not name. Without the EIN, a check intended for Wounded Warriors can be misrouted by a bank teller to Wounded Warrior Project (EIN 20-2370934, separate Florida org)."},{"slug":"family-supporting-veteran","name":"Family Supporting a Veteran — orientation playbook","description":"For spouses, parents, children, siblings, or close friends of a veteran. 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