Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Benefit Programs
VA offers a variety of benefits for servicemembers, veterans, survivors and
dependents. As part of your transition process, be sure to research and verify your
eligibility for each the following DVA programs:
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Health Care Benefits:
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Education Benefits:
- Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty Veterans
- Veterans’ Education Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve
- Reserve Education Assistance Program
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Compensation and Pension
- Disability Compensation
- Veterans’ Pension
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- Death Pension
- Automobile and Special Adaptive Equipment
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Loan Guaranty
- VA Home Loans
- Disabled Veteran Housing Modifications (SAH and SHA)
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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
(VR&E)
- VR&E for Disabled Veterans - Ch31
- VR&E Counseling Services for Transitioning Service members - Ch36
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DVA Life Insurance Programs
- Veterans’ Group Life Insurance - VGLI
- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
- SGLI Extension Traumatic Injury Insurance (TSGLI)
- Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)
- Disabled Veterans’ Life Insurance (S-DVI)
Additional DVA Program Information:
VA Disability Compensation
Disability compensation is a monthly benefit paid to veterans for disabilities incurred or
aggravated during military service. The amount of benefit varies based on the degree of your
disabilities and the number of your dependents. Entitlement is established from the date of
separation if your claim is filed within one year following separation from service. Receipt
of military longevity or disability retirement, disability severance pay, or separation incentives
can affect the amount of VA compensation paid.
VA Health Care Benefits
VA provides free health care to veterans with combat service for conditions possibly related
to military service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of their separation from
active military service. Additionally, one-time dental treatment is available up to 90 days
following separation if you were not provided treatment within the 90-day period preceding your
separation. VA health care is also available while on active duty in emergency situations and
upon referral by military treatment facilities or TRICARE. Veterans with disabilities that VA
determines are related to their military service are entitled to free lifetime health care for
those disabilities and are assigned to priority groupings in the VA health care system.
VA Insurance Benefits
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is low-cost life insurance for servicemembers and
reservists. Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is a program of post-separation insurance and
allows servicemembers to convert their SGLI coverage to renewable term insurance. If you have
an SGLI policy and are totally disabled when you separate from service, you may be able to keep
your SGLI coverage for up to 2 years at no cost. Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life
Insurance (TSGLI) is a disability rider to the SGLI program that provides automatic traumatic
injury coverage to all servicemembers covered under the SGLI program who experience certain severe
losses due to traumatic injuries. If you have suffered such a loss, call 1-800-419-1473 to
learn how to make a claim for the TSGLI benefit.
or Call Toll-Free:
Disability Benefits/General Information: 1-800-827-1000
Insurance: 1-800-669-8477
Education: 1-888-442-4551
Health Benefits: 1-877-222-8387