Whether a civilian for years or a newly separated, veterans should check with their Veterans Affairs Regional Office to confirm eligibility and update information as requirements may change. 

Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are accredited professionals who assist with filing benefits claims, tracking their progress, and appealing denied claims. VSO services are free.

Department of Veteran Services (DVS) provide veterans and their families with professional help to resolve social, medical, and economic matters.

Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible Veterans.

The Veterans Affairs Welcome Kit can help guide veterans to the benefits they’ve earned.

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