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Veterans Benefits Finder

Enter your rating and state. Instantly see every federal and state benefit you qualify for — compensation, healthcare, education, housing, tax exemptions, hunting licenses, and more. 228 benefits in our database.

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Your VA Claim Journey

File Intent to File

Establishes your effective date today

Estimate Your Rating

See what rating your conditions qualify for

Authorize Records

Let VA access your private medical records

File Your Claim

VA Form 21-526EZ with AI assistance

If Denied — Appeal

Analyze your denial and build your appeal

DD-214 & Military Records

DD-214 Field Decoder

Understand every field on your DD-214. Interactive decoder explains all 30 boxes and what they mean for your VA benefits eligibility.

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DD-214 MOS Translator

Enter your MOS, AFSC, or NEC code from your DD-214 and instantly see civilian job equivalents, transferable skills, and federal job search links.

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DD-214 Discharge Upgrade Guide

Learn how to upgrade your DD-214 character of discharge. Step-by-step guide to Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR).

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SF-180 Form Filler

Fill out SF-180 step by step to request your DD-214 or military records from the National Personnel Records Center. Free, guided, no SSN required online.

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Education & Career

GI Bill Calculator

Calculate your BAH housing allowance, tuition coverage, and monthly book stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill.

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VR&E — Vocational Rehabilitation Guide

Free college, job training, and monthly pay for disabled veterans — often better than the GI Bill. Includes interactive eligibility checker, 2026 subsistence rates, and GI Bill comparison.

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Federal Employment Benefits

Veterans get significant hiring advantages for federal jobs — veterans' preference, VRA non-competitive appointments, VEOA, Schedule A, and USERRA job protection explained.

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Financial Tools

VA Disability Pay Calculator

Calculate your exact 2026 monthly compensation based on your disability rating, number of dependents, and TDIU eligibility.

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VA Disability Back Pay Calculator

Calculate how much back pay the VA owes you from your effective date to your rating decision. Uses 2026 pay rates and accounts for dependents.

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TDIU Eligibility Checker

Answer 5 questions to find out if you qualify for Total Disability Individual Unemployability — $3,737/month even without a 100% rating.

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VA Disability Rating Estimator

Describe your conditions in plain English and get an AI-powered estimate of your VA disability rating, combined rating, and monthly compensation. Free tool for veterans.

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State Benefits Finder

Discover what your state offers beyond federal VA benefits — property tax exemptions, education waivers, hunting licenses, and more.

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2026 VA Disability Pay Rates

Complete printable table of 2026 VA disability pay rates by rating, dependents, and SMC levels.

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Healthcare Tools

VA Facility Finder

Find VA medical centers, CBOCs, and Vet Centers near you by ZIP code. Search within 50 miles and get directions in one click.

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CHAMPVA Eligibility Guide

Check if you qualify for CHAMPVA — free or low-cost healthcare for spouses and children of severely disabled veterans. Interactive eligibility checker included.

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Community Care Guide

Understand when and how you can see non-VA doctors at VA expense under the MISSION Act. Eligibility checker and step-by-step instructions.

Women Veterans Guide

VA healthcare, MST support, disability claims, and resources specifically for women veterans — the fastest-growing veteran demographic.

Survivors & Dependents

DIC & Survivors' Benefits Guide

Complete guide to VA benefits for surviving spouses, children, and dependents. Includes interactive DIC calculator with 2026 rates, Survivors' Pension, DEA education benefits, and CHAMPVA reference.

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DIC Survivor Benefits Calculator

Calculate Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses, children, and parents. 2026 VA rates.

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Aid & Attendance Eligibility Guide

Check your eligibility for Aid & Attendance benefits. Additional compensation for veterans and survivors who need daily assistance.

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PCAFC Caregiver Stipend

Apply for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Monthly stipends paid directly to family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans.

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VA Caregiver Stipend Calculator

Estimate your PCAFC monthly stipend for 2026 based on the veteran's care needs, disability rating, and your location. Up to $2,847/month.

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VA Life Insurance — SGLI, VGLI & S-DVI

Don't lose your $400,000 coverage. You have 120 days from discharge to convert SGLI to VGLI without a medical exam. Includes interactive premium calculator and complete S-DVI guide.

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Burial & Memorial Benefits Guide

Free burial in national cemeteries, government headstones, burial flags, and up to $2,000 in burial allowances. Most families don't know the full scope of what's available.

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Claims & Appeals

PACT Act — Toxic Exposure Guide

The biggest VA benefits expansion in decades. If you were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, or Camp Lejeune water — you may now qualify even if previously denied.

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VA Denial Letter Analyzer

Paste your VA denial letter and get a plain-English explanation of why you were denied, what evidence is missing, and exactly what forms to file next.

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VA Claim Support Letter Generator NEW

Generate a professional VA disability claim support letter with 38 CFR citations, CAVC case law, and medical literature. The same document paid services charge $500–$2,000 for. Free, always.

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AI Buddy Statement Generator

Generate a professional VA buddy statement or lay statement in minutes. Our AI tool helps veterans and witnesses write compelling statements for disability claims.

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VA Claim Processing Times

Current VA disability claim wait times for 2026. See how long rating decisions, HLR, supplemental claims, and BVA appeals are taking — plus tips to speed up your claim.

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VA Rule Changes Tracker

Track proposed and final VA rule changes that affect veteran benefits — disability ratings, PACT Act updates, new presumptives, appeals processes. Live data from Regulations.gov.

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What’s My Rating? Quiz

Answer 6 questions to estimate your likely VA disability rating range. Based on C&P exam factors, nexus evidence, and condition severity. Takes under 2 minutes.

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VA Claim Status Guide

Plain-English guide to every VA claim status — what each phase means, how long it takes, and exactly what you should be doing at each stage. Interactive status finder included.

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Advanced Benefits

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)

Additional VA compensation on top of your regular disability pay for veterans with severe disabilities. Interactive eligibility checker with 2026 rates for all SMC levels — K through T.

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Housing Tools

VA Home Loan Calculator

Calculate your monthly payment, VA funding fee, and real savings vs. a conventional mortgage. Includes full guide on COE, IRRRL, and adapted housing grants.

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Complete VA Home Loan Guide

The complete VA home loan guide for veterans. Check your eligibility, calculate your funding fee, understand the COE process, IRRRL refinancing, and SAH/SHA adaptive housing grants.

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VA Benefits Checklist

Printable checklist to bring to your VSO appointment — disability, healthcare, education, home loan.

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VA Claim Timeline

Visual guide to the VA claims process from Intent to File to Rating Decision.

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Veteran Business & Contracting

VOSB / SDVOSB Guide

Unlock billions in federal set-aside contracts. Interactive eligibility checker + step-by-step SBA certification guide for veteran-owned businesses.

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SDVOSB & VOSB Registration Wizard

Step-by-step wizard to register your veteran-owned business: UEI, SAM.gov, SDVOSB certification, DSBS, and finding your first federal contract. Complete 8-step guide.

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Federal Contract Set-Asides for Veterans

Find federal contracts reserved exclusively for veteran-owned businesses. Search SDVOSB and VOSB set-aside opportunities by agency, industry, and certification type.

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Veteran Contract Opportunities

Search live federal contract opportunities set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Free tool, updated daily.

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Federal Contract Awards Research

See who's winning federal contracts in your industry. Research past contract awards to SDVOSBs and veteran-owned businesses. Powered by USASpending.gov — free tool.

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SAM.gov Registration Checker

Check your SAM.gov registration status instantly. Required for all federal contracts — see if you're registered, active, and when your registration expires. Free tool.

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NAICS Code Finder

Find the right NAICS codes for your veteran-owned business. Essential for government contracts, SBA loans, and federal set-aside programs.

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SBA Veteran Programs Hub

Every SBA program available to veterans: Boots to Business, 7(a) Veteran Advantage loans, microloans, VBOC centers, SCORE mentoring, and franchise discounts.

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SBA Loans for Veterans

Complete guide to SBA loan programs for veteran entrepreneurs. Compare 7(a), 504, Microloan, Express loans, and find free VBOC consulting near you.

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Hidden & Lesser-Known Benefits

Hidden VA Benefits Guide

10 overlooked benefits most veterans never claim — including the free lifetime America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, CRDP dual pay, free tax filing, adaptive sports, and more. Some you can get in 5 minutes today.

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Legal & Benefits

Free Legal Help for Veterans

VSO directory, VA-accredited attorneys, free legal clinics, the appeals process, and how to protect yourself from predatory claims companies.

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Crisis & Emergency

Emergency Resources for Veterans

Immediate help for veterans in crisis — Veterans Crisis Line, emergency housing (HUD-VASH, SSVF), financial grants, food assistance, and key numbers to call right now.

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