To receive the benefits from this program, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Note: A Veteran’s character of discharge must be other than dishonorable discharge or release. Other than dishonorable discharge include general discharge, honorable discharge, and under honorable conditions.
Reservists and National Guard members who are activated for Federal service or who are disabled while on training status are considered Veterans.
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members, and Veterans, once discharged.
The quickest way is to apply online at va.gov and click on Veteran Readiness and Employment. You may also submit a completed application (VAF 28-1900) at the local VA regional or out based office or mail the completed application to the closest regional office.
For more information, visit the Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA) Fact Sheet page or the VR&E homepage.
If you have any questions, visit the Ask VA (AVA) website to ask a question electronically.
To apply for VA benefits and services, view your benefit status, and many more services go to www.va.gov and either logon with your eBenefits sign on or use www.Logon.gov to enroll. VA.gov is a one-stop source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. Veterans, service members and their family members can conduct self-service transactions such as checking compensation and pension claim status information, enrolling in GI Bill, and obtaining copies of civil service preference letters, military records (DD214), and other personal information. For further information visit the VA.gov website.