Veterans Affairs (VA.gov)
Official site: https://www.va.gov/
What This Site Is
VA.gov is the official portal for U.S. veterans to access healthcare, disability compensation, education benefits, and other veteran services.
What You Can Do Here
- Find VA benefits
- Apply for VA healthcare
- File disability claims
- Check GI Bill education benefits
- Manage and track benefit applications
Start Here (Pick What You're Looking For)
If you want to...
- Need healthcare → Apply for VA health care coverage
- Disability benefits → File or manage a disability claim
- Education → Check GI Bill eligibility and benefits
- Housing → Learn about VA home loan eligibility
- Account access → Sign in to manage existing benefits
How This Page Works
- Go to va.gov
- Create or sign in to your VA.gov account (ID.me or Login.gov)
- Browse benefits by category (healthcare, disability, education, housing)
- Use the eligibility tools to see what you qualify for
- Apply online for benefits
- Track your application or claim status
Common Things to Search For
- VA healthcare eligibility
- How to file a disability claim
- GI Bill education benefits
- VA home loan certificate of eligibility
- Veteran ID card
Good to Know
- A VA.gov account is required to apply for most benefits online
- Disability claims can take several months to process
- Healthcare eligibility depends on service history and other factors
- Some benefits have time limits after separation from service
- Family members may qualify for certain VA benefits