How to apply for VA Benefits
The easiest and fastest way to apply for and manage your benefits is online through the . To get started, you鈥檒l need to create an account. Once you鈥檙e signed in, you can securely access your VA benefits, health care information, and other services across all VA websites and apps. Creating an account only takes a few minutes.
The site is your central hub for everything related to VA benefits, including:
Disability
Apply for disability compensation and other benefits for conditions related to your military service. .
Health Care
Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online. .
Education
Apply for and manage benefits that help you pay for college and training programs. .
Housing Assistance
Find out if you qualify for a VA home loan. If you have a service-connected disability, you may qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently. .
Careers and Employment
Find out if you're eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services, get support for your veteran-owned small business, and access other resources to help build your career skills and find a job. .
Life Insurance
VA life insurance can offer financial security for Veterans, service members, and their spouses and dependent children. .
Pension Benefits
VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors. .
Burials and Memorials
VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. .