General Facts:

• Who is eligible for Veteran Benefits?
• What documents do I require to receive veteran benefits?
• What do I do if I do not have my DD 214?
• What do I do if I do not have my SSN card?
• Where will I get a copy of my birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, if I do not have one?
• How do I apply for veteran benefits?
• What is a Presidential Memorial Certificate?
• If my service-connected condition becomes worse, will the VA automatically increase my rating?
• Over the past several years, my service-connected conditions have gotten so severe; I can no longer make a living wage. Should I inform the VA?
• What is VA pension?
• I asked about this pension a few years ago. I was told my income was too high. Now I need the assistance of others to care for me. Is there any help available?

Burial Benefits

• I am veteran. Will the Department of Veterans Affairs pay for my funeral services?
• What if I want burial at sea?
• How can I find out the status of a headstone order?

Disability Benefits

• What is service connected disability compensation?
• How is the amount of disability compensation determined?
• I receive military retired pay. Should I file for disability compensation and will my retire pay be affected?
• I received disability severance pay when I left the military. Will this affect my VA compensation?
• I plan to join the Selected Reserve or the National Guard when I leave active duty. Can I file a claim for service connected disability?
• How do I file a claim for service connected disability?
• What supporting evidence and/or documents should I take with me when I visit my representative?

Medical Benefits

• If I am enrolled with VA what medical benefits will I receive?
• If I am enrolled, what cost will there be for me?
• Am I eligible for prescriptions from VA?
• I can't afford to make copays. What do I do?
• How do I request VA health care?
• If enrolled, can I get dental care?
• Will VA take care of my nursing home care needs?
• What is the coverage for emergency services?
• Are there any restrictions on getting care in private facilities at VA expense?
• What should I do if I was awarded the Purple Heart?
• What If I’m Catastrophically Disabled?
• Will VA provide hearing aids and eyeglasses?
• Are there any special benefits for combat veterans?
• What if I Want to Cancel my Enrollment?
• What Should I Consider Before Deciding to Cancel My Enrollment?
• How to Cancel or Decline Enrollment?
• How Do I Reapply for Enrollment?

General Facts:

• Who is eligible for Veteran Benefits?
• What documents do I require to receive veteran benefits?
• What do I do if I do not have my DD 214?
• What do I do if I do not have my SSN card?
• Where will I get a copy of my birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, if I do not have one?
• How do I apply for veteran benefits?
• What is a Presidential Memorial Certificate?
• If my service-connected condition becomes worse, will the VA automatically increase my rating?
• Over the past several years, my service-connected conditions have gotten so severe; I can no longer make a living wage. Should I inform the VA?
• What is VA pension?
• I asked about this pension a few years ago. I was told my income was too high. Now I need the assistance of others to care for me. Is there any help available?

Burial Benefits

• I am veteran. Will the Department of Veterans Affairs pay for my funeral services?
• What if I want burial at sea?
• How can I find out the status of a headstone order?

Disability Benefits

• What is service connected disability compensation?
• How is the amount of disability compensation determined?
• I receive military retired pay. Should I file for disability compensation and will my retire pay be affected?
• I received disability severance pay when I left the military. Will this affect my VA compensation?
• I plan to join the Selected Reserve or the National Guard when I leave active duty. Can I file a claim for service connected disability?
• How do I file a claim for service connected disability?
• What supporting evidence and/or documents should I take with me when I visit my representative?

Medical Benefits

• If I am enrolled with VA what medical benefits will I receive?
• If I am enrolled, what cost will there be for me?
• Am I eligible for prescriptions from VA?
• I can't afford to make copays. What do I do?
• How do I request VA health care?
• If enrolled, can I get dental care?
• Will VA take care of my nursing home care needs?
• What is the coverage for emergency services?
• Are there any restrictions on getting care in private facilities at VA expense?
• What should I do if I was awarded the Purple Heart?
• What If I’m Catastrophically Disabled?
• Will VA provide hearing aids and eyeglasses?
• Are there any special benefits for combat veterans?
• What if I Want to Cancel my Enrollment?
• What Should I Consider Before Deciding to Cancel My Enrollment?
• How to Cancel or Decline Enrollment?
• How Do I Reapply for Enrollment?