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VA is closing a gap in survivor benefits for certain survivors of LGBTQ+ Veterans—specifically, for those who were unable to wed until the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision.

VA announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ benefits.

Surviving family members may be eligible for certain VA benefits and programs, such as financial assistance, home loans, education assistance, VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or survivors pension.

The PACT Act, passed in August 2022, expands Veterans’ eligibility to benefits based on the addition of new presumptive conditions and toxic exposure locations. Presumptive conditions are ones VA assumes are related to military service, therefore making it easier for Veterans to connect certain conditions to their military service. As a result, more survivors are eligible for benefits than ever before.

If you’re the survivor of a Veteran who died from a toxic exposure-related condition, you may qualify for new benefits like the VA DIC Program.

Between Dec. 10-17, VA hosted more than 120 PACT Act Week of Action events across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to inform Veterans, their families and survivors about the PACT Act and to encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned.

After the passing of a loved one who has served this country, many survivors do not know what to do or where to begin to obtain VA assistance. VA has prepared a burial benefits kit to help guide Veterans, service members and their families after the loss of a loved one.

Senior Employment Advisor, Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Economic Opportunity

VA and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors work to help surviving family members access VA benefits.

The CHAMPVA app helps Veterans and family members access benefit information, covered services and VA resources from their mobile device.

Like any valuable asset, VA's education benefits can be susceptible to fraud. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

The VA Resource Navigator puts VA resources and program information at your fingertips through web links, phone numbers, and QR codes.

Georgia Veterans are invited to learn about resources, receive help with filing claims and obtaining Compensation and Pension evaluations, get career guidance and learn about the PACT Act, and more.