What does the VA help with?

VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. See our Veterans page for an overview of the benefits available to all Veterans.

Who can help me with VA benefits?

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program may be able to help with legal assistance at www.vetsprobono.org or (888) 838-7727. Finally, the National Veterans Legal Services Program may be of assistance for qualified veteran applicants at www.nvlsp.org.

Can the VA help me financially?

This organization’s Military Family Assistance Program offers financial relief to wounded veterans and their families as they make their way through the V.A. claim process, which can take up to a year or more. Funds are used to help vets cover immediate needs such as housing, utilities, groceries, clothing and more.

Who can help me fill out VA forms?

Ask VA to help you fill out the form by calling us at 1-877-222-VETS (8387). Access VA’s website at http://www.va.gov and select “Contact the VA.” • Contact the Enrollment Coordinator at your local VA health care facility. Contact a National or State Veterans Service Organization.

What is the VA 20 year rule?

The 20 Year Rule – Retroactive Awards Once a veteran receives a service connection for a condition, the VA has to assign a rating and an effective date. If the veteran ultimately receives a rating that goes back for 20 years or more, that rating is protected even though the rating decision was just issued.

What is the phone number for the VA help desk?

If you do not have a Social Security Number, or if you need assistance with the VA Talent Management System (TMS) contact the VA TMS Help Desk at [email protected] or via phone every day, 24X7 at 1 (866) 496-0463.

Will the VA help pay for a vehicle?

Can a Veteran receive financial assistance from VA to purchase an automobile? Yes. Veteran or Service members with certain disabilities can receive a grant to purchase a new or used vehicle. These disabilities must be the result of an injury or disease acquired or worsened during active military service. This grant may also be paid if

How does VA help veterans?

The VA’s primary function is to support veterans in their time after service by providing benefits and support. A current initiative in the Department is to prevent and end veterans’ homelessness. The VA works with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness to address these issues.

What companies help veterans?

Other Big Companies Helping Veterans. Joining The Home Depot in efforts to place veterans in the job market include public companies like McDonalds, Dollar General, Cintas, Nike, Disney, UPS, JPMorgan Chase, Hertz, GNC, and Waste Management, among hundreds more.