UPDATE: November 28, 2023 The Department of Veterans Affairs reminded qualifying veterans about an important deadline–September 30, 2023, which was the final day for vets who deployed to a combat zone after 9/11 but never enrolled in VA healthcare to apply for VA healthcare benefits. Veterans who left active duty between September 11, 2001, and… Read more »
Here are the VA Disability benefits for Covid-19 for veterans. This covers both Covid-19 and Long Covid benefits for veterans.
If you have signs of an illness within a year of leaving uniformed service, you may be able to apply for compensation through the VA. Learn more.
UPDATE December 30, 2025: The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a near-total ban on abortion services and counseling through the VA. In late December 2025 the policy decision was announced as being “effective immediately,” ending access to VA healthcare services and referral options for abortion that had been previously available from the VA, including for… Read more »
Learn about the VA’s policy on asbestos exposure and understand your rights as a veteran to compensation.
Military spouses and dependents may be eligible for VA health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care. Learn more.
Update: September 21, 2023: The Department of Veterans Affairs initiated a records review of military discharges issued under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy which was ended in 2011. If you were given a punitive discharge under this policy and wish to have your discharge upgraded, see the DoD official site to learn how to… Read more »
If you are retiring or separating from military service, you will need to set up an account with the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to begin claiming VA benefits such as the GI Bill, or VA compensation for service-connected medical issues.