What Are Your VA Benefits? We Tell You What They Are And How To Get Them

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A veteran pauses for reflection at the Blackfoot Veterans Cemetery dedication. in Idaho.
Idaho National Guard leaders join Governor Brad Little, the Idaho Division of Veterans Services, Veterans of Eastern Idaho and state and government officials Oct. 29, 2021 in Blackfoot to dedicate Idaho's newest state veterans cemetery. The cemetery is now one of two veterans cemeteries in the state and the only one in eastern Idaho. President Joe Biden recently signed a bill that allows veterans of the Guard and Reserves to be interred in state veterans cemeteries. (Crystal Farris/Idaho Army National Guard)

There are potentially hundreds of VA benefits and military benefits available to active duty members, veterans, and their dependents. We know it can be confusing to know exactly what you may be eligible for.

You may have heard from a friend of a friend that her cousin got a free car from the VA, or you may be fed up with trying to navigate all the confusing websites trying to figure out what is real, or you may just be looking for information to help out a family member.

Whatever your situation is, we have compiled an extensive list of all the real and true benefits available for veterans and their families. These benefits can include free medical care, discounted hotel rooms, free hunting and fishing licenses, medical care, job training and more. Check our list of benefits available to you below:

Benefits for veterans

Benefits for the spouse of a veteran

Disabled veteran benefits

Benefits for the spouse of a disabled veteran

Retired military benefits

Benefits for the spouse of a retiree

Medically retired veteran benefits

Stay on Top of Your Veteran Benefits

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