Maximizing Your Benefits

💰 Financial Compensation

• Disability Comp: Tax-free payments. Read Guide →
• TDIU: 100% pay if you can't work. View →
• SMC: Extra pay for severe loss. Read SMC Guide →

🏥 Health & Care

• VA Health Care: Apply Now →
• Aid & Attendance: View Info →

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• **Urgent/Community Care:** Find a Location →
• **Whole Health (CIH):** View Info →
• **Massage Therapy (Zeel):** Find Provider →

🎓 Education & Career

• Post-9/11 GI Bill: View Info →
• VR&E: View Info →

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• **USAJOBS.gov:** Federal Jobs →
• DoD SkillBridge: Visit Site →
• **LinkedIn Premium (1 Yr Free):** Career Tools →
• **ChatGPT Plus (1 Yr Free):** AI Transition Support →
• Helmets to Hardhats: Visit Site →
• Bob Woodruff Fdn (VOWS): Career Resources →

🏥 CHAMPVA

Health insurance for spouses and children of permanently disabled or deceased veterans.

Eligibility & Apply →

🎓 DEA (Chapter 35)

Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents.

Learn More →

💰 DIC

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is a tax-free benefit for survivors.

View Rates & Info →

🗺 State Benefits

Every state offers unique benefits to veterans. Check your state for specifics on:

• Property Tax Exemptions →
• Housing Preference (State Homes) →
• Free Tuition & Rec. Fees

Find All State Benefits →

🏛 Additional Federal Benefits

• Civil Service Preference: OPM FedsHireVets →
• Federal Hiring Preference: 10-point preference for federal jobs.
• Burial & Memorial: Benefits for burial in national cemeteries.
• Commissary/Exchange: Access to military retail facilities.
• Pension: Financial support for wartime Vets with low income.