Health care
- VA health careEligibility, how to apply, and managing your care
- Find a VA locationMedical centers, clinics and Vet Centers near you
- The PACT ActCare and benefits for toxic exposures, including burn pits and Agent Orange
Find help
Start with the official source
These links go straight to the agencies and organizations that run each program, so you can confirm what you’re eligible for. We’re building plain-language guides for each topic, and they’ll appear here as they’re verified.
If you or a veteran you know is in crisis
Call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1. You can also text 838255 or chat online. It’s free and confidential, open 24 hours a day, and you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use it.
By topic
Benefits and services
Disability & pension
- VA disability compensationMonthly payments for conditions connected to service
- Veterans pensionFor wartime veterans with limited income
- Military and VA recordsRequest your DD214 and other records
Education & training
- GI Bill and education benefitsTuition, housing allowance and training programs
- Careers and employmentJob training and Veteran Readiness and Employment
Housing
- VA housing assistanceHome loans, adapted housing grants and more
- Help for veterans at risk of homelessnessEmergency housing, rapid rehousing and support
Work & business
- Department of Labor veterans servicesEmployment help and job rights for veterans
- U.S. Small Business AdministrationLoans, training and support for veteran-owned businesses
Family, caregivers & survivors
- Family and caregiver benefitsBenefits for spouses, dependents, survivors and caregivers
- VA Caregiver Support ProgramTraining, respite care and support for caregivers
- Burials and memorialsBurial benefits and honoring a veteran’s service
- VA life insuranceCoverage options and how to file a claim
Free claims help
You should never have to pay to file a VA claim
Accredited representatives from veterans service organizations, and county and state veterans service officers, will help you file a VA claim at no cost. The VA trains and accredits them, and they can see your claim’s status and represent you.
Watch out for “claim sharks”
It is illegal for anyone to charge you a fee to help file your first VA claim. Be wary of anyone who promises a higher rating, asks for a share of your back pay, or wants your VA.gov login.
Your state and county offices
Every state has a department or office of veterans affairs, and many counties have their own veterans service officer. They know the state and local benefits that federal websites don’t cover, such as property tax breaks, state education benefits and veterans homes.
- National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs: find your state’s office
- National Association of County Veterans Service Officers: find a county service officer
Call for help
Key phone numbers
Numbers last checked November 2026. Hours vary; confirm on the agency’s website.
| Who to call | Number | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Crisis Line | 988, then press 1 | Free, confidential crisis support, 24/7 |
| VA main information line (MyVA411) | 800-698-2411 | General questions; connects you to the right VA office, 24/7 |
| VA health benefits | 877-222-8387 | Health care eligibility and enrollment |
| GI Bill and education | 888-442-4551 | Education benefit questions |
| National Call Center for Homeless Veterans | 877-424-3838 | Veterans who are homeless or at risk, 24/7 |
| VA Caregiver Support Line | 855-260-3274 | Support and resources for caregivers |
| Military OneSource | 800-342-9647 | Service members, recent veterans and their families |
Know a resource we’re missing?
Member organizations can submit programs, events and updates. We verify each one before it’s shared.