Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors Book

Veterans of the U.S. armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Updated annually, this book contains a brief overview of the most commonly sought information regarding veterans’ benefits and services. For the most accurate information, veterans and their family members should visit the VA website as regulations, payments and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

This benefit helps veterans and their family members by providing:

• An overview of common veterans’ benefits and services
• Information on the eligibility requirements for those benefits and services
• Steps for enrolling in or accessing the benefit or service

The Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors book is available on the VA website. For more assistance with benefits, visit a local Vet Center or use eBenefits. eBenefits is a joint VA and Defense Department web portal; it provides resources and self-service capabilities to service members, veterans and their families to apply, research, access and manage their VA and military benefits and personal information through a secure internet connection.

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