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  • $600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program

    If you take part in the $600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program, you’ll get more money each month through your GI Bill monthly payments.

  • About GI Bill Benefits

    GI Bill benefits help you pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. Explore how VA can help pay for education. Education Contact Center from the U.S.: (888) 442-4551 or from overseas: 001-918-781-5678.

  • Accelerated payments for high-technology programs

    If you’re enrolled in a high-technology program, find out if you can get a single higher payment (called a “lump sum” or “accelerated” payment) to help cover the higher per-month costs for these types of programs.

  • Accredited VSO Listing

    An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative can help you file a claim or request a decision review. Use our search tool to find one of these types of accredited representatives to help you.

  • Acquisitions

    The mission of the VA is one of service to more than 27 million Veterans who have so unselfishly served their country. To accomplish this mission, VA acquires a broad spectrum of goods and services.

  • After you apply for education benefits

    Find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life.

  • Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance

    VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors.

  • American Former Prisoners of War

    You are considered a Former Prisoners of War (FPOW) if during wartime active service, you were forcibly detained or interned (put in prison) in the line of duty by an enemy government, its agents or a hostile force.

  • Apply for a Veteran ID Card (VIC)

    A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a digital form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card — and how to apply.

  • Apply for an initial disability rating or increase

    Learn how to file a claim for a disability related to military service. VA Benefits Line (800) 827-1000

  • Apply for housing assistance

    Learn more about home loans and other benefits that can help you improve, build, or keep your current home. Regional Loan Center (877) 827-3702

  • Apply for supplemental income

    Learn how pensions provide supplemental income for some wartime Veterans and their survivors. VA Benefits Line (800) 827-1000

  • Applying for benefits

    There are numerous ways to apply for VA benefits depending on the type of benefit you are seeking. We encourage you to work with an accredited representative who can assist you with the claims process.

  • Ask VA

    Communicate with VA using this secure system. Track your message from submission to resolution, receive secure responses that will protect your personal information, and see all your past messages and responses.

  • Benefits for former prisoners of war (POWs)

    Are you a former POW now living with a disability? Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits.

  • Benefits for National Guard and Reserve

    National Guard and Reserve members with active service may qualify for a variety of VA benefits.

  • Benefits for Native American Veterans

    VA is committed to ensuring that Native American Veterans and their families are able to utilize all benefits and services they are entitled to receive.

  • Blue Button

    The Blue Button represents a national movement that enables consumers to have easy access to their own health information in a format that they can use.

  • Burial Benefits

    Burial benefits available include a gravesite in any of the VA national cemeteries with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone, marker, or medallion, a burial flag and a Presidential Memorial Certificate.

  • Burials and Memorials

    Burial in a VA national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements, as applicable, and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

  • Can I be buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

    We can’t determine eligibility for burial in Arlington National Cemetery because the United States Army maintains this cemetery.

  • Can I get a copy of my education decision letter?

    Yes. You can get a copy of your education decision letter online or by mail. If you applied for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your education decision letter now.

  • Can I get free health care and prescriptions as a Veteran?

    You can get free VA health care for any illness or injury that we determine is related to your military service. We refer to these illnesses and injuries as “service-connected” conditions.

  • Can I plan ahead for my burial in a VA national cemetery?

    Yes. You can plan ahead to make the process of applying for a burial in a VA national cemetery easier for your family members in the event of your death.

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