As a veteran, you’ve earned a whole range of benefits, and figuring out how to tap into them is the most important step. Your best starting point is the official VA website, VA.gov. Think of it as your personal dashboard for everything—from applying for healthcare and filing a disability claim to checking on your GI Bill benefits or learning about VA home loans. Almost any benefit you’re entitled to can be explored and applied for right there.

If you’d rather talk it through with a person, that’s easy too! Just call the main VA helpline at 1-800-MyVA411. They can answer your questions and get you to the right department. Here’s another fantastic tip: you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Highly respected organizations like the VFW, The American Legion, and DAV have trained service officers who will help you understand your benefits and file claims, completely free of charge. Whether you start online, make a call, or team up with a service officer, the goal is to ensure you get the full support you deserve.