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VETLIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families by providing access to essential resources, benefits and community connections. Founded by Veterans who understand the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, VETLIFE works to bridge the gap between service members and the support systems designed to help them thrive.
Navigating life after military service can be a challenge. Many Veterans struggle to find the right resources for benefits, employment, housing and mental health support once they enter civilian life. That’s why VETLIFE created Battle Buddy, a free mobile app designed to connect Veterans and their families with the help they need.
Battle Buddy is a central coordinating hub that puts all essential services at your fingertips. It provides a wealth of resources, including information about VA benefits, financial assistance, job placement, housing programs, mental health support and more. Instead of searching endlessly for answers, Veterans can find trusted, vetted resources in one easy-to-use platform. Whether you need immediate assistance or long-term support, Battle Buddy helps you get connected fast.
Battle Buddy is available to all Veterans, active duty service members transitioning to civilian life and their dependents. The goal is to ensure every Veteran has quick access to the resources they’ve earned.
Using Battle Buddy is simple—just download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, explore available resources and connect with trusted organizations that specialize in Veteran support. After downloading, you’ll gain instant access to a wide range of Veteran services. The app provides clear instructions, direct contacts and real-time updates on available programs.
Battle Buddy was designed to be a reliable, easy-to-use resource that puts Veterans first. Don’t waste time searching for answers—let Battle Buddy guide you.
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Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Appleton was skeptical about seeking care at VA. But when an excruciating leg injury left him desperate for help, his life changed.
I’m too sick to comment right now. I will return later to finish this. Thanks for understanding,
Good day; I receive a VA compensation monthly(very appreciative). I was recently recommended to get involved in specific physical therapy exercises. I am permitted to use our county facility. However, there is a form or card I am required to present to the fitness center to have access. I am not sure what I should do or the correct process to obtain this verification card. My rating is 40%; perhaps that may not qualify for the identification card required. Thank you for any assistance that can be offered.
Sincerely,
Jeff
I would like to know about the help I can get i am a Vietnam War Veterans i serve in Vietnam War
May I please get some help in Odessa Texas to apply for pension and forms, I’m homeless my dad Lenard Ray Simmons closed the house on September 29 2017 had a stoke on his birthday 10/11/2017 the va never tried to help me with the house payment but I know that my dad had some kind of insurance that would have paid the house off me and him lived together. Please help me out I’ve been homeless for over 5 years
My ex husband is in desperate need of skilled nursing care and because of dementia and wandering hands we cannot find a place for him to go. Do we ask the doctor to stop all his medications and just just let him die??? I accepted his POA to help him and now I am at a loss. Praying that a VA home will take him! Please help!!
The VA cannot loose 80,000 employees
If they do why would anyone enlist
Why are we taxed on our retirement,and SsI . I have already overpaid the IRS when I had a job and they just got richer while I go to food pantries at various churches around town , everything keeps going up except what I worked for,,85,000 hired with gun training what for,,,,I RS, what for money and personnel to Ukraine,,,what for ,,,, Dept of defense to be police over the whole world,,,what for,,,to bring back our soldiers mind ,body and soul,,,what for,,,I guess because we love America,PS1 retired USCG
Where is the App to download?
A lot of vets who deployed a lot are now expats living overseas. Can’t you make this app available worldwide?
Battle Buddy needs a website!
My devices are old and I can not afford to update them to use the app which requires iOS 16 or higher.
Thank you!
I clicked on Get the App which took me to to the Battle Buddies info?
What’s another way to get the app?
Battle buddies is good resource for all veterans thank you.
Why aren’t you on Bluesky?
I don’t use any of those other social media places.
US Army 1963-1965, original draftee, , of the Vietnam Era, wasn’t sent to Vietnam, therefore a lessor veteran. Can’t even join the local VFW.
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Why is this app not available for vets in Germany?
I’m a Vietnam Veteran and proud of it. I’m also a Marine, with problems just like the rest of y’all. I’m looking for some friends like me. God bless.
just downloaded, will check it out
My son is my caregiver. He does everything for me for the last 12 years. I’d love to get paid. We need help with rent. I have severe lung issues .
Scaring of my lungs. I will be 93 July 1, 2025
Please let me what to do. I’d love to get some
assistance asap so I won’t get evicted with my
wife of 62 year. My son 60 our caregiving & my
12 yr old Goldendoddles Please advise
Praying for the people to have faith!
When might the app be available for those of us who use ‘real phones’ powered by Android? John D, Retired Army
Hello, I am a 100% DAV, 64 years old and living alone in Wesley Chapel. My home has been broken into multiple times by my neighbors who steal whatever they want including groceries and supplies. In addition, they sabotage my appliances and personal items, like my sewing machines. I have had many locks installed and reinstalled but they manage to break in anyways. I reported this to the police many times over the past 5 years. They know who it is and why but nothing is ever done. I need a security door installed as well as a camera system they cannot manipulate. I just want to know what is being done about it. There is a detective assigned for the past 2 years but she never answers my calls. Nothing has changed. I cannot move because I feel like the problems would just follow me. I need a lawyer so I can sue them based on the last 5 years worth of break ins and other incidences, such as my 2 yr old maltese dog being poisoned to death. I have never done anything to these people but since I am alone, I am an easy target. I just want to sue them to stop it once and for all.
The VA is incredibly screwed up. People do not answer phones. Doctors tell me they order x rays or mri,s that were never ordered or were cancelled. Doctors nurses get confused over exactly what the doctors want. Some workers have serious attitude problems. The podiatry department in the dallas hospital are poorly trained and one of them likes to call patients and cancell appointments. There is much more.
If someone downloads your app, and then searches for something like mental health Help, do you, and your app, maintain a database of the things people search for and then have a history of those items and searches that you could sell to data brokers who could sell that information to insurance companies or government agencies. Or do you have no reason to maintain a database of searches made by people who use your app and therefore do not Maintain databases and histories?
Please create a software application that runs on a desktop PC – not just a smartphone. I don’t have a smartphone.
Veterans first thanks.
Hello, I am a veteran, did not went to war, but if I had to , I would. I separeated in 1983. But life in days is hard and financial is even more. Just wondering if I qualify to ask questions. Thank you
Norma, I hope you’ve had someone reach out to you for support! I’m in California & was browsing when I noticed your comment. There are Veterans Programs in your area, I’m sure… and none of us should be alone! Let me know how you’re doing & if you’ve heard back please. I’ll be watching for you!… I separated from the U.S. Army in Sept, 76. If you’re comfortable with visiting my website, *Go to http://www.VinceWest.US. Please leave a comment & I’ll respond.