Federal Benefits for Veterans

Your discharge status determines your eligibility for VA benefits. Find out what benefits are available.

Disability Compensation or Pension

• Disability Compensation
• Direct
• Secondary
• Non-service Connected (NSC) Pension

Read more about Disability Compensation or Pension.

Burial Benefits

• Burial Benefits
• Funeral Honors
• Burial in a VA Cemetery
• Memorials
• Headstones, Markers & Medallions
• Presidential Memorial Certificates
• Burial in a Private Cemetery

Read more about Burial Benefits.

Dependent and Survivor Benefits

• Dependency Indemnity Compensation
• Survivor’s Pension
• ChampVA
• Dependent’s Educational Assistance

Read more about Dependent and Survivor Benefits.

Healthcare Options

What is the Affordable Care Act and will I be penalized if I have VA Medical Care?

Read more about Healthcare Options.

Education and Training

• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Montgomery and 9/11 GI Bills

Read more about Education and Training.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

5 Tracks to Employment

Read more about Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment.

Applying for Disability Compensation

What is a registry exam and should I participate in it?

Military Exposure

Read more about Applying for Disability Compensation.

Appealing a VA Decision

The VA made a decision I don't agree with!

Read more about Appealing a VA Decision.

Buying a Home

• Guaranty
• Certificate of Eligibility

Read more about Buying a Home.

Obtaining Records

My records were destroyed in the "Great St Louis Fire!"

Read more about Obtaining Records.