VA Benefits For Service Members

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If you're a traditional or technical member of the National Guard and Reserve, you may also be eligible for some VA benefits. Find out which benefits you may qualify for—and when to apply. You'll also learn about these benefits in your required Transition Assistance Program (TAP) briefing.</p> </div> <va-on-this-page></va-on-this-page> <va-alert data-template="blocks/alert" data-entity-id="17" status="info" class="vads-u-margin-top--3" uswds> <h2 slot="headline" class="vads-u-font-size--h3" id="get-connected-with-mental-heal"> Get connected with mental health care—no matter your discharge status, service history, or eligibility for VA health care. </h2> <va-additional-info id="alert-with-additional-info" disable-border="true" trigger="Get care now"> <div><p>If you need support for a specific mental health problem—or if you’re having problems sleeping, controlling your anger, or readjusting to civilian life—you are not alone. And we can help.</p> <p><strong>To access free VA mental health services right away:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Call or walk in to any VA medical center</strong>—anytime, day or night.<br> <a href="https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?zoomLevel=4&page=1&address=&facilityType=health&serviceType">Find your nearest VA health facility</a></li> <li><strong>Call or walk in to any Vet Center</strong> during clinic hours.<br> <a href="https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=vet_center">Find your nearest Vet Center</a></li> <li><strong>Call us at <a href="tel:+18772228387">877-222-8387</a>.</strong> We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: <a aria-label="TTY. 8 0 0. 8 7 7. 8 3 3 9." href="tel:18008778339">800-877-8339</a>.</li> </ul> <p>You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care to get care.<br> <a href="https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/">Learn more about accessing VA mental health services</a></p> <p><strong>To connect with other resources for Veterans and transitioning service members:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/">Visit the Department of Defense (DoD) Military OneSource website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/transitioning-service/resources.asp">Visit our mental health site for transitioning service members</a></li> </ul></div> </va-additional-info> </va-alert> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5644" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="va-benefits-you-can-use-during" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> VA benefits you can use during and after service </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5645" data-links-list-header="GI Bill and other education benefits" data-links-list-section-header="VA benefits you can use during and after service" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/eligibility" active text="GI Bill and other education benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you qualify for VA education benefits to help pay for school or training. If you qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, learn how to transfer your unused benefits to your spouse or dependent children. <br><b>Open to service members and Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve)</b></p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5646" data-links-list-header="Certificate of Eligibility for a VA-backed home loan" data-links-list-section-header="VA benefits you can use during and after service" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/housing-assistance/home-loans/eligibility" active text="Certificate of Eligibility for a VA-backed home loan"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Review the requirements for getting a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to buy, build, improve, or refinance a home. <br><b>Open to service members and Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve)</b></p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5647" data-links-list-header="Life insurance for you and your family" data-links-list-section-header="VA benefits you can use during and after service" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/life-insurance/options-eligibility" active text="Life insurance for you and your family"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you qualify for and how to manage your SGLI coverage, and learn about coverage options for you and your family after separation or retirement. <br><b>Open to service members and Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve)</b></p> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5648" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="time-sensitive-va-benefits-to-" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> Time-sensitive VA benefits to consider when separating or retiring </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5649" data-links-list-header="Pre-discharge disability claim" data-links-list-section-header="Time-sensitive VA benefits to consider when separating or retiring" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/how-to-file-claim/when-to-file/pre-discharge-claim" active text="Pre-discharge disability claim"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If you have an illness or injury that you believe was caused—or made worse—by your service, learn how to file a disability claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program. This may help speed up your claim so you can get your benefits sooner. You'll need to file 180 to 90 days before separation. <br><b>Open to active-duty service members (including active-duty Guard members and Reservists)</b></p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5650" data-links-list-header="Converting your life insurance after separation" data-links-list-section-header="Time-sensitive VA benefits to consider when separating or retiring" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/life-insurance/options-eligibility/sgli#convert" active text="Converting your life insurance after separation"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how to convert your SGLI coverage to a Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) or commercial policy. Learn about other options for coverage if you have service-connected disabilities. In some cases, you must act within 120 days of separation to ensure no lapse in coverage. <br><b>Open to service members and Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve)</b></p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5651" data-links-list-header="Educational and career counseling" data-links-list-section-header="Time-sensitive VA benefits to consider when separating or retiring" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling" active text="Educational and career counseling"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Get support transitioning to a civilian career with free educational and career counseling. You can use this benefit if you're leaving active service soon, have been discharged within the past year, or are a Veteran or dependent who is eligible for VA education benefits. <br><b>Open to active-duty service members and Veterans only</b></p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5652" data-links-list-header="Active-duty service members and VA health care" data-links-list-section-header="Time-sensitive VA benefits to consider when separating or retiring" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/health-care/eligibility/active-duty" active text="Active-duty service members and VA health care"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Learn about your health care options after separation or retirement and how to apply for VA health care when you receive your separation or retirement orders. 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You can apply up to 12 years from when you receive your notice of separation or your first VA disability rating. <br><b>Open to service members and Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve)</b></p> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5654" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="other-va-benefits-to-consider-" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> Other VA benefits to consider as a Veteran </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5655" data-links-list-header="Disability compensation" data-links-list-section-header="Other VA benefits to consider as a Veteran" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability" active text="Disability compensation"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time. <br><b>Open to Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve)</b></p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5656" data-links-list-header="Support for Veteran-owned small businesses" data-links-list-section-header="Other VA benefits to consider as a Veteran" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/careers-employment/veteran-owned-business-support" active text="Support for Veteran-owned small businesses"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If you served on active duty, register to do business with VA and get support for your Veteran-owned small business. 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