VA Benefits Handbook
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Veterans Law encompasses a wide array of rights and benefits that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers. This guide covers research into the most common rights and benefits afforded veterans. Such rights and benefits include education, disability compensation, pension, health care, vocational rehabilitation, home loan guaranty, life insurance, survivor benefits, and burial benefits. Also included is research information on Virginia specific benefits and information on obtaining or correcting a veteran’s military service record. Search the Department's website here.
Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs
| Benefits | 1-800-827-1000 |
| Education & Training | 1-888-442-4554 |
| Life Insurance | 1-800-669-8477 |
| Special Issues | 1-800-749-8387 |
| Health Care | 1-877-222-8387 |
| Headstones/Markers | 1-800-697-6947 |
| VA Inspector General | 1-800-488-8244 |
| TDD | 1-800-829-4833 |
Virginia State Veterans Resources
Virginia Department of Veterans Services offers a wide array of benefits to veterans and family members living in Virginia. These benefits are in addition to those offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Virginia State Veterans ResourcesThis resource describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families living in Virginia.
Watch VA News
- VA NewsThe Department of Veterans Affairs produces a 15 minute weekly video newscast designed to inform veterans about the department.
- VA News ReleasesVA's Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs posts the latest departmental news releases. This site is searchable by topic and date range.