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FOR VETERANS We can help you get started toward your goals at any stage of your journey. Learn more about VA benefit eligibility. Then find out how we can help you with different goals. You

can also try our new online tool to discover some benefits that may be right for you.  Discover your benefits online now WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY  Your eligibility means

whether or not you can get a certain VA benefit based on the eligibility requirements set by law. To determine if you’re eligible for each benefit, we consider a different combination of

factors like these: * Disability rating * Service history (including any exposure to toxic substances) * Discharge status * Medical need * Income level To find out if you’re eligible for

each VA benefit, you’ll need to apply. You should know that the 2022 PACT Act law expanded eligibility for VA disability compensation and health care to millions of Veterans. So even if you

weren’t eligible in the past, we encourage you to apply today. Learn more about what the PACT Act means for you GET SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH We can help you connect with mental health

care—no matter your discharge status, service history, or eligibility for VA health care.  Get started with mental health needs  FILE A CLAIM FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A SERVICE-CONNECTED

CONDITION If you have an illness or injury that was caused—or made worse by—your active-duty service, you could be eligible for tax-free monthly payments. And any disability rating (even 0%)

makes you eligible for certain services. So even if you don’t think your condition is severe, we encourage you to file a claim. File a disability claim Learn more about disability ratings

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Veterans enrolled in VA health care are proven to have better health outcomes than those not enrolled. And VA care is often the most affordable option

for Veterans. Even if you don’t need care today, you might need it tomorrow, or the next day, or 30 years from now. And once you’re in, you have access for life. Apply for VA health care

Find out if you’re eligible for discounted private dental insurance through the VA Dental Insurance Program GO BACK TO SCHOOL OR START A NEW CAREER We offer benefits to help with going to

college or training programs as well as counseling to help you find a job. If you’re eligible, you can also transfer education benefits to your dependent spouse and children. Continue your

education with the GI Bill or other programs Get educational and career counseling Get help finding a job and other career assistance  FIND A PLACE TO LIVE We offer VA home loan programs to

help you buy, build, or improve a home or refinance your current home loan. And we offer grants to help you adapt your home for a disability. Learn how to buy a home with a VA-backed home

loan Learn how to apply for a housing grant for Veterans with certain disabilities NOTE: If you’re experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, call the National Call Center for

Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll talk privately with a trained VA counselor for free. PLAN FOR YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE We offer a

range of programs to help you plan for your and your family’s future. Find out if you’re eligible for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) Find out if you’re eligible for a Veterans

Pension Apply for pre-need eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery Learn about benefits for family members and caregivers -------------------------