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Find federal, state, and community resources designed to support veterans and their families, all in one place.
Built by a veteran, for veterans and the families who serve alongside them. Everything here is free, and every listing links straight to an official source or the company's own page, so you can trust what you find.
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Programs for all 50 states, DC, and U.S. territories. Pick yours to see what is available.
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Disability Rating Calculator
Combine your VA ratings and estimate monthly compensation using the current VA table.
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Home Loan Funding Fee Calculator
See what the VA funding fee would be on your loan, or whether you are exempt.
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GI Bill Benefit Calculator
Find your Post-9/11 GI Bill percentage from your time on active duty.
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Living Abroad
Health care, benefits, and help for veterans and families outside the U.S.
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Active Duty
Benefits for serving members and families, by branch.
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Discounts & Deals
Veteran and military discounts from companies, linked to their own pages.
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Nonprofit Help
Veteran nonprofits checked one by one, with a clear note when we have not yet confirmed that help is free.
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Healthcare
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Education
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Employment
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Housing
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Answer a few questions about your service, disability rating, and circumstances to discover programs worth investigating. No account or payment required.
Matches are informational suggestions, not eligibility determinations. Always confirm requirements with the official agency.
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Current Events for Veterans
Hand-checked against official government sources. Federal and state items, with more states added over time.
California · Signed into law
SB 296: larger property tax break for veterans with a 100% disability
Federal · Pending in Congress
H.R. 9237: Take Care of America's Veterans Act
California · Signed into law
AB 2219: county veterans service offices
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What Is New and What Is Coming
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Battle Buddy Beacon
List the units you served in and get an alert when someone else lists the same one. Reconnect with the people you served with.
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County and Local Help
County veterans service offices, local tax relief, and city programs, state by state.
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Veteran-Owned Businesses
A directory of businesses owned by veterans is on the way. Business owners can join the interest list now.
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Your Personal Benefits Plan
Save benefits, discounts and nonprofits, then track each one from to do to approved. No account needed. Update emails are coming later.
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Common Questions From Veterans
How Do I Apply for VA Health Care?
You can apply online at VA.gov, by phone at 877-222-8387, by mail, or in person at a VA medical center. Have your discharge papers (DD214) and income information ready.
How to apply for VA health care (VA.gov) ↗How Do I File a VA Disability Claim?
You can file online at VA.gov, by mail, or in person at a VA regional office. An accredited representative, such as a veterans service organization officer, can help you for free.
How to file a disability claim (VA.gov) ↗Estimate your combined disability ratingWhat Education Benefits Can I Use?
Depending on your service, options include the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. VA's education pages explain who qualifies for each one.
VA education and training benefits (VA.gov) ↗What If I or Someone I Know Is in Crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. The Veterans Crisis Line is free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Veterans Crisis Line: ways to get help ↗Veteran Housing Partners
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