Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors: 2019 Edition

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits are codified in Title 38 of the United States Code.

This booklet contains a brief overview of the most commonly sought information concerning Veterans benefits and services.

For the most accurate information, Veterans and family members should visit the websites provided within this publication as regulations, payments, and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions.

Active service means full-time service, other than active duty for training, as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, Environmental Science Services Administration or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or its predecessor...