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  • What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve [...]

  • Expanded presumptive disability benefits for Vietnam Veterans

    Expanded presumptive disability benefits for Vietnam Veterans

    The PACT Act expands access to VA disability compensation for Vietnam Veterans.

  • Finish your benefits claims within one year to be eligible for the most backdated benefits

    Finish your benefits claims within one year to be eligible for the most backdated benefits

    If you weren’t ready to file a claim for VA benefits related to the PACT Act last fall, but did submit an intent to file (ITF) on or before Aug. 14, 2023, you still have time to file your claim. To protect the earliest potential effective date, you must file your claim within one year of the date that you filed your ITF. 

  • Thank you for the opportunity to serve as VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer

    Thank you for the opportunity to serve as VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer

    Dear Veterans, families, caregivers, survivors and VA teammates: It’s been an honor to serve you as VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer.

  • Next PACT Act deadline: Health care enrollment for Veterans deployed to combat zones

    Next PACT Act deadline: Health care enrollment for Veterans deployed to combat zones

    The PACT Act’s special enrollment period deadline is approaching. The law lets Veterans who served in combat zones enroll in VA health care without applying for disability compensation benefits.

  • Veterans attend Waco Job Fair

    Veterans attend Waco Job Fair

    Supporting Veterans with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development and job seeking skills coaching.

  • Celebrating VR&E—the precursor to the G.I. Bill

    Celebrating VR&E—the precursor to the G.I. Bill

    As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the G.I. Bill, today we look back at VR&E—one of its precursors.

  • VA celebrates five years of appeals modernization

    VA celebrates five years of appeals modernization

    The AMA allows Veterans to decide which method of claim decision review is best for them, depending on the circumstances of their claim.

  • Separation Health Assessment Part A now required on claims from transitioning service members

    Separation Health Assessment Part A now required on claims from transitioning service members

    Starting April 1st, transitioning service members applying for disability compensation through Benefits Delivery at Discharge or Integrated Disability Evaluation System will be required to complete and submit the Part A Self-Assessment of a new Separation Health Assessment.

  • The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits and services

    The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits and services

    Have you recently transitioned from military service, or are you looking to better understand the benefits and services available to you or a Veteran in your life? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can apply for your earned benefits and services.

  • 2023 VA Federal Benefits Booklet: Unlocking a wealth of support for Veterans

    2023 VA Federal Benefits Booklet: Unlocking a wealth of support for Veterans

    VA is pleased to present the "2023 VA Federal Benefits Booklet for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers," a thorough guide that explains the numerous benefits to Veterans, their families and caregivers.

  • Veterans can now file supplemental claims online

    Veterans can now file supplemental claims online

    VA has launched a new online tool to help Veterans file supplemental claims. The new tool, which is available on the VA.gov website, makes it easier for Veterans to file claims and receive the benefits they deserve.

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Last updated February 1, 2024

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