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Open resource Disability compensation eligibility
See whether a current physical or mental health condition may qualify for monthly, tax-free VA disability payments.
Trusted starting points
Veteran resources
45 direct links to official help—organized in plain language so Veterans and families can discover benefits they may not know they earned.
Immediate, confidential support
Veterans Crisis Line
You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Claims, compensation & pension
Start a claim, uncover added benefits, and find free accredited help.
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Open resource File a VA disability claim
Apply online and learn what evidence, records, and forms you may need.
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Open resource PACT Act benefits
Check expanded health care and disability eligibility for toxic exposures, burn pits, Agent Orange, and other hazards.
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Open resource Veterans Pension
Learn about needs-based monthly payments for wartime Veterans who meet age, disability, income, and net-worth rules.
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Open resource Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits
Some Veterans and survivors who need daily help or are housebound may qualify for added pension payments.
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Open resource Add or remove a dependent
A spouse, child, or dependent parent may increase disability compensation for Veterans with a qualifying rating.
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Open resource Get an accredited representative
Find free help from a trained VSO representative with a claim, appeal, or decision review.
The American Legion
Open resource Find an American Legion service officer
Connect with an accredited Legion service officer for no-cost benefits assistance.
PTSD & mental health
Confidential treatment, self-help tools, and real stories from Veterans who found a way forward.
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Open resource VA PTSD care and treatment
Learn about PTSD symptoms and proven treatment options, and find out how to get care through VA.
VA National Center for PTSD
Open resource National Center for PTSD
Plain-language information about trauma, treatment, recovery, family support, and living with PTSD.
VA National Center for PTSD
Open resource AboutFace: Veterans' PTSD stories
Hear Veterans, family members, and clinicians talk honestly about PTSD and what treatment is really like.
VA Mobile
Open resource PTSD Coach mobile app
Use symptom-management tools, education, self-assessments, and support resources on a phone or tablet.
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Open resource VA mental health services
Explore care for anxiety, depression, substance use, military sexual trauma, grief, and other mental health needs.
VA Vet Centers
Open resource Find a Vet Center
Vet Centers provide confidential counseling, outreach, and referral services in community-based settings.
Health, service dogs & daily living
Health care enrollment plus support that can make everyday life safer and more independent.
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Open resource Apply for VA health care
Check eligibility, prepare your information, and apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person.
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Open resource Manage VA health care
Refill prescriptions, message your care team, view appointments, and manage health information.
VA Prosthetic & Sensory Aids
Open resource Service and guide dog benefits
Learn how eligible Veterans with approved service or guide dogs may receive veterinary health insurance and related support.
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Open resource VA dental care
Review eligibility for VA dental benefits and find options when full dental care is not included.
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Open resource VA vision care
Learn about routine eye exams, preventive testing, eyeglasses, and low-vision or blindness rehabilitation.
VA Caregiver Support
Open resource Family caregiver support
Find caregiver training, coaching, peer support, respite care, and possible monthly-payment programs.
VR&E, education & employment
Training, career planning, education benefits, and help building a path to meaningful work.
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Open resource Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Chapter 31 may provide career counseling, training, education, job support, or independent-living services.
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Open resource Check VR&E eligibility
Review the service, discharge, disability-rating, and entitlement rules for Veterans and service members.
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Open resource Apply for VR&E online
Start VA Form 28-1900 online to request Chapter 31 employment and training services.
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Open resource Education and GI Bill benefits
Explore support for college, trade school, apprenticeships, licensing tests, and on-the-job training.
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Open resource GI Bill Comparison Tool
Compare approved schools and training programs, estimated benefits, affordability information, and caution flags.
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Open resource Veteran jobs and career resources
Find job-search help, career guidance, federal employment information, and support for Veteran-owned businesses.
Housing & financial stability
Home loans, accessible-housing grants, debt help, and immediate support when housing is at risk.
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Open resource VA-backed home loans
Learn about eligibility, Certificates of Eligibility, buying a home, refinancing, and housing assistance.
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Open resource Specially Adapted Housing grants
Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities may qualify for grants to buy, build, or modify an accessible home.
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Open resource Help if you are behind on a VA home loan
Contact a VA loan technician for options that may help avoid foreclosure when payments become difficult.
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Open resource Homeless Veteran assistance
Find housing help or call 877-424-3838 for free, confidential support 24 hours a day.
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Open resource Manage or request help with VA debt
Review benefit overpayments or medical copay debt, make payments, and request repayment help.
Burial, memorials & survivor support
Plan ahead, understand burial benefits, and help surviving family members find support.
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Open resource VA burial and memorial benefits
Start here for cemetery eligibility, burial planning, memorial items, allowances, and family resources.
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Open resource Pre-need burial eligibility
Apply in advance for a VA national cemetery eligibility decision to make future planning easier for your family.
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Open resource Veterans burial allowance
Eligible families may receive help with burial, funeral, plot, or transportation costs.
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Open resource Schedule a burial
Learn what documents are needed and how to arrange burial in a VA national cemetery after a death.
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Open resource Headstones, flags and memorial items
Check eligibility and apply for headstones, markers, medallions, burial flags, plaques, urns, or memorial certificates.
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Open resource Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Some surviving spouses, children, or parents may qualify for tax-free monthly VA compensation.
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Open resource Benefits for families and caregivers
Explore health care, education, survivor pension, life insurance, caregiver help, and other family benefits.
Records, letters & Veteran ID
Get proof of service and the documents commonly needed for benefits, discounts, and applications.
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Open resource VA records hub
Find military, benefit, payment, medical, home-loan, and contact-information records in one place.
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Open resource Request a DD214 or service records
Request discharge papers, assignments, awards, qualifications, and military medical records.
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Open resource Get a Veteran ID card
Compare Veteran ID cards and learn which card can show service or VA health care enrollment.
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Open resource Download VA benefit letters
Access award, service-verification, disability, health-coverage, commissary, and other proof-of-benefit letters.
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Open resource Discharge upgrade instructions
Answer a few questions for step-by-step instructions to request a discharge upgrade or correction.
Local & Pennsylvania help
Talk with someone nearby who can help connect the dots and complete applications.
Washington County
Open resource Washington County Veterans Affairs
Local accredited help with county, state, and federal benefits. Call 724-228-6865 for an appointment.
Commonwealth of PA
Open resource Pennsylvania Veteran programs
Explore state benefits, records help, emergency assistance, employment resources, and PA VETConnect.
Prefer a real person?
Start locally.
The Washington County Veterans Affairs Office can help identify benefits and assist with applications.
(724) 228-686595 W. Beau Street, Suite 300
Washington, PA 15301
Washington, PA 15301