Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents & Survivors

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This booklet contains a summary of these benefits.
 

A Guide to Veterans' Benefits

To address this issue and assist senior veterans and their families, we have created a comprehensive guide that explains various VA benefits, focusing on those applicable to seniors. This guide offers valuable insights into utilizing VA benefits to meet long-term care needs. It outlines eligibility requirements and provides a step-by-step application process to determine available options for financing their healthcare needs
 

Medicare Plans Resource for Veterans

Explore the benefits of having Medicare with VA health insurance coverage.  It’s possible to have VA and Medicare benefits at the same time. Having both types of coverage is helpful if you need specialized care, if you have a condition not connected to your military service, or if you want to use non-VA providers.
 

• TRICARE and how it works With Medicare

• How to enroll in Medicare

• Medicare Resources for Veterans
   

Mesothelioma Guide – Veterans Support Guide

Our mission is to guide mesothelioma patients and their loved ones toward answers, care options, and free health solutions that improve their lives.
 

Military Handbooks

Free Military Handbooks for active and retired U.S. military personnel.
 

National Council for Aging Care's Guide to Military Veteran Benefit Options

Helping you navigate your veteran benefit options.
 

Social Security Online Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors

Expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security for military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Burial and Memorial

VA's website on burial and memorial benefits.
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

Information on the GI Bill.
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Eligibility

Information on applying for VA Health Care Services.
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loans

Information on the VA's Home Loan Guaranty Services.
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Life Insurance

Our insurance programs were developed to provide insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service, or a service connected disability.
 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF)

Information about some of the benefits VA provides.
 

Veterans Upward Bound

A United States Department of Education Program dedicated to helping Veterans of the U.S. Military take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them.
 

WV Department of Veterans Assistance

The mission of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) is to aid and advise honorably discharged West Virginia veterans and their qualifying dependents and to ensure they are provided the care, assistance and recognition they deserve. Numerous programs, sixteen field and claims offices and three facilities fall under the purview of the WVDVA, enabling the department to meet this goal.