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The 2025 Veterans Benefits Guide is
now available!
Have you applied for VA care, benefits and services? Unsure what else you may be eligible for? Don’t miss out on what you’ve earned—check out this handy reference guide to learn more. The handbook contains a comprehensive listing of VA programs, including phone numbers and websites for easy reference. Download today.
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VA Life Insurance
Since January 2024, 51,199 have enrolled in VA’s guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance program, Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). This is an increase of almost 20,000 vets enrolled from last year. Apply or learn more about VALife eligibility, today.
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Tax Season
Tax season is here! Many VA benefits are exempt from taxes. Before filing, always review the Veterans Tax Information and Services page on the IRS website before submitting a tax return. To safeguard your identity from scams, visit Fraud Prevention.
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Personalized Career Planning and Guidance Program (PCPG)
The Personalized Career Planning and Guidance Program is a benefit designed to support the unique needs and goals of Service members, Veterans, and eligible dependents. This program offers education and career guidance, planning, and resources that empower individuals to reach their educational or career goals. Learn more about this program and if you or your family could benefit.
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Federal Grants Update and it’s affect on VA Programs and Services
In response to the Office of Management and Budget’s Jan. 27 memo (M-25-13), we have determined that all 44 of VA’s financial assistance programs will continue uninterrupted and that all programs and operations will continue uninterrupted.
“This will have no impact on VA health care, benefits or beneficiaries,” said Acting VA Secretary Todd Hunter.
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Sign-in Changes
Signing in to VA.gov, VA Apps and other VA online services may have looked a little different this week.
You now have two sign-in account options: a Login.gov or ID.me account. Veterans can use their account to sign in to VA.gov, VA apps and any other VA online service they use to manage their VA benefits and care. Learn more about this change.
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Education Benefits for Survivors
If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is rated permanently and totally disabled, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, also called Chapter 35. Find out if you’re eligible for DEA.
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VA Resource Navigator
The VA Resource Navigator can help you find information about key VA services and benefits. It provides web links, phone numbers, and QR codes. Resources and links are updated regularly.
Download your own copy or view online today.
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WWP – Wounded Warrior Project
As a VA-accredited partner, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) helps the warriors we serve navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) claims process, ensuring they can receive the benefits they’ve earned. WWP teammates show warriors how to access their benefits, walk them through every step of the claims process, and answer any questions they might have, even after a claim is filed!
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VA Health and Benefits App
VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts VA information and resources at Veterans’ fingertips — anywhere, anytime! Veterans can view and cancel health care appointments, refill and track VA-dispensed prescriptions, view claims and appeals status, upload documentation to VA, get their vaccine records anywhere and anytime, securely message their doctor, locate VA facilities, access the Veterans Crisis Line, and more — right from their smartphones — with VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app. Download today on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store!
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