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

  1. Go to va.gov
  2. Create or sign in to your VA.gov account (ID.me or Login.gov)
  3. Browse benefits by category (healthcare, disability, education, housing)
  4. Use the eligibility tools to see what you qualify for
  5. Apply online for benefits
  6. 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