VA Benefits for After You're Out

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for ensuring that you receive the care, support, and recognition that you have earned. You may be eligible for the following veterans' benefits:

VA Healthcare

The VA provides healthcare for everything from Traumatic Brain Injury to Hearing and Vision Benefits. See our VA Healthcare page for details and eligibility. 

VA Disability Benefits

If you are veteran with a service-related disability you may qualify for a tax-free disability payment. See our Veteran Disability Compensation page for details and eligibility.

VA Education & Training Programs

Everyone knows about the GI Bill, but did you know the VA has a Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program as well as Dependent's Education Benefits? See our GI Bill page for details and eligibility.

VA Home Loan Guaranty Program

Home Loan Guaranty benefits enable eligible veterans and service members to purchase a home without making a down payment. See our VA Loans page for details and eligibility.

Veterans Insurance

The VA offers both health insurance and life insurance to eligible veterans and their families.

Burial and Memorial Benefits

You may not want to think of it, but the VA does provide veterans burial benefits including Headstones & Markers, Burial Flags, and VA Cemeteries. See our Burial & Memorials Overview page for details.

Veteran Service Officers (VSO)

Your State, County, or local Veteran Service Organizations have specially trained individuals who can offer assistance. A VSO can give you counseling and help with everything from filling out VA claims and enrollment forms to assisting with claims appeals. You can see our page telling you How To Pick A VSO for more information.

Veteran Centers

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Veterans have earned these benefits through their service and all are provided at no cost to the veteran or family. See our Vet Center page for details.

State Veteran Benefits

Many states offer veterans benefits above and beyond those that are available from the VA, these include free fishing licenses, property tax discounts, hiring preference, and many more. See our State Veterans Benefits page for more details.

Other Benefits

There are many more benefits available to you and your family. See our Benefits Section for details.

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