In May, we celebrate Military Appreciation Month, an observance dedicated to honoring and thanking the many men and women who have served the U.S. and have risked their lives fighting to protect our freedom. Benefits.gov serves millions of veterans each year, and this month, it is especially appropriate to spotlight some of the many resources available to our veterans.
Resources for Veterans
The U.S. Federal Government offers numerous resources designed to specifically support eligible veterans in a wide range of areas. Below are just a few you can find on Benefits.gov.
The National Veterans’ Foundation keeps an extensive listing of resources, many offered by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) through its Veterans’ Benefits Administration (VBA), that can support a veteran with varying needs, from finding a career, a home, or even legal needs.
VA also lists a wide range of veteran communities, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).
VA e-Benefits Portal
Many of the benefits and resources available to veterans are provided through the VA’s e-Benefits portal. These benefits cover a multitude of categories such as health, pension, education, and much more. Through e-Benefits, you can manage applications as well as existing benefits you are already receiving. It is also possible to make appointments for medical check-ups at a local VA provider. You can also access personnel files and medical records that have been shared with the VA. In addition to the e-Benefits portal, VA also maintains a long list of benefits at the National Resource Directory (NRD) that support veterans and their families.
Other Resources for Veterans
While there are several resources for our veterans provided by VA, there are also a significant amount of resources provided by other Federal agencies. Benefits.gov provides a robust listing for many of these cross-agency programs, which can be found in the Military: Active Duty and Veterans category. You can also visit our Newsroom to read articles such as 5 Notable Benefits for Veterans and Your Path to Veteran’s Benefits. Take the Benefit Finder questionnaire to find more benefits you may be eligible to receive.
This Military Appreciation Month thank a veteran and show them how much you care; help them find the resources they may need.
