Even if there's a government shutdown, Veterans will still be able to access their health care, benefits, and memorial services from VA. Please keep your scheduled health care appointments.&nbsp;<a href="/admin/content/linky/15925">Learn more about what a shutdown means for Veterans.</a>&nbsp;

Shutdown facts

Accessibility

Civil Rights

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Harassment

Office of Inspector General

Plain language

Privacy, policies, and legal information

VA Privacy Service

No FEAR Act Data

USA.gov

VA performance dashboard

Veterans Portrait Project

Homeless Veterans

Women Veterans

Minority Veterans

LGBTQ+ Veterans

PTSD

Mental health

Adaptive sports and special events

VA outreach events

National Resource Directory

VA forms

VA health care access and quality

Get help from an accredited representative or VSO

VA mobile apps

State Veterans Affairs offices

Doing business with VA

Careers at VA

VA outreach materials

Your VA welcome kit

VA news

Press releases

Email updates

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Flickr

YouTube

All VA social media

Resources and support

Contact us

800-698-2411

TTY: 711

Find a VA location

Get health care benefits

Learn what this law means for Veterans and their survivors.

Manage your health

Health care

Get disability benefits

Use this program to get a faster decision by submitting evidence along with your claim.

Manage your benefits

Disability

Get education benefits

Learn about education programs and compare benefits by school.

Education and training

Get employment benefits

Get help transitioning to a civilian career and matching your skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.

Manage your career

Careers and employment

Get pension benefits

Sign up for direct deposit or a pre-paid debit card.

Pension

Get home loan benefits

Find out how we can help you or a Veteran you care about connect with VA and local resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Get Veterans housing grants

Housing assistance

Get life insurance

VALife is our new life insurance program for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Learn how to apply for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)

Manage your life insurance

Life insurance

Get burial benefits

Locate a grave, search for cemeteries, and find benefits information and resources.

Find National Cemetery Administration Information

Plan a burial

Burials and memorials

Get your records

Download letters like your eligibility or award letter for certain benefits.

Manage your records

Records

Service member benefits

Family member benefits

VA Benefits and Health Care

Innovation at VA

View the FY 2024 report that includes VA accomplishments with taxpayer dollars and the challenges that remain.

VA plans, budget, finances, and performance

Learn about VA

VA organizations

About VA

Find a VA Location

Tax Essentials for Your Small Business - Yucaipa, CA

On the second Wednesday of each month, we will be highlighting SBA loan programs and opportunities for small business funding.

Funding Your Business Needs with SBA Loans - Online

Doing Business with the Government Webinar

An online event, "SBA Hour with Veterans," will feature SBA Veterans discussing what resources the SBA offers to the military community.

SBA Hour with Veterans Webinar

Learn how you can use cyber scholarships to turn your MOS experience into a successful civilian cyber career! Our expert panel will guide you on how to enhance your resume, gain hands-on cyber experience, and secure your top cyber job. Learn how to translate your military skills into cybersecurity qualifications and how you can qualify for cyber certification scholarships to build a resume employers will read. 

Get Your Civilian Cyber Job with Your MOS + Cyber Certs + Scholarships (Part II) - Online

Women Veteran PACT ACT Claims and Enrollment Clinic

Women Veteran PACT Claims & Enrollment Clinic

Guest Speaker: Ms. Lillie Mells, Program Manager, Office of Suicide Prevention

Webinar - "VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training"

Guest Speaker: Mr. Shawn Liu, VHA, Director, Communication for VA Homeless Program

Webinar - "Efforts to End Veterans Homelessness"

Guest Speaker: Ms. Sharice Smith-Lewis, MHA, Chief of Staff, PACT Act Enterprise Program Management Office

Webinar - "What is the PACT Act All About"?

Frost Fest at the Milwaukee War Memorial

Caregiver to Survivor Report Overview - Online

The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network offers virtual support groups in Spanish.

Grupo de apoyo en español para cuidadores de militares y Veteranos - En línea

We invite caregivers from all eras, all relationships, and across all locations to connect with their peers for support in a text-only chat.

Online Caregiver Chat

We welcome caregivers of all eras, all relationships, and across all locations to connect with others walking a similar journey for support.

Sharing the Journey - Online Support Group

Spend 15 minutes a week focused on your wellbeing.

Wellbeing YOU - Online

PACT Act Event: Connecting Veterans to Benefits and Care

 Tune in to our virtual Townhall with Secretary McDonough available for streaming on YouTube.

Secretary Denis McDonough Veteran Townhall - Online

More Than One Story is a creative program for women and non-binary military looking to connect with one another and tell their stories.

More Than One Story - Next Virtual Orientation

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

Blood Drive

A free writing workshop for active duty, Veterans and military families with Kevin Basl in partnership with Blue Star Families.

Military Voices Free Writing Workshop - Online

Join CBAW for our annual winter solstice poetry reading.

Glowing in the Dark 2024 - Online

Cafe Connect for Women Veterans - Columbus, OH

Cafe Connect for Women Veterans - Lewis Center, OH

Cafe Connect for Women Veterans - Westerville, OH

Veterans, having difficulty dealing with stress? Feeling frustrated? Trouble coping? Join us to learn what it's about!

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Mindfulness Meditation Phone-Based Class

DAV has an information seminar coming to your area. 

Veterans Benefits Seminar - Cheyenne, WY

DAV has an information seminar coming to your area.

Veterans Benefits Seminar - Roseburg, OR

John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Cancer Screening Event | Cancer Screen Week

Los Angeles VA Clinic

Veteran Joyful Holiday Party

Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center

2024 Winter Music Festival

AudioCARE Prefill Info Session for Veterans - Kansas

Women's Workgroup

Veterans Mini Fair- Plover WI

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Veterans Winter Wonderland

Veteran Holiday Party

Are you interested in learning more about the exciting career opportunities available through Amazon's Military Recruiting programs? 

Amazon Military Webinar

Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center

Driver's License Renewal - Wichita

Teaser description Regiment Gaming Education VA Q&A Warrior Gaming Military Veterans VA General Q&A

Online Regiment GG VA General Q&A

Warrior Wednesday Warrior Gaming Warrior GMR VA General Q&A

Online: Warrior GMR VA General Q&A

The Madison VA will hold a Telephone Town Hall meeting for Veterans, their families, and community stakeholders.

Veterans Teletown Hall

This two-hour workshop provides an overview of the programs and resources available through the U.S Small Business Administration to start, grow, expand, and recover a small business. 

DOL TEAMS Virtual Entrepreneurship Training for Military Spouses

300th MP Brigade Family Day

Radio Feature: Groundbreaking Case Study Improves Veteran’s Prostate Cancer Treatment

Talk with dozens of recruiters from companies of all sizes at this online event! These recruiters know the value of hiring Veterans and military spouses, and they're looking for you to join their ranks.

G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair

HR leaders from the top-ranked Military -Friendly Employers reveal what makes their organizations ideal for military and Veteran job seekers. They'll offer advice to help you get hired. Don't miss this interactive Zoom event. Bring your questions! 

Military- Friendly Get Hired Workshop - Online

Gaylord Veteran Town Hall and PACT Act Resource Fair

This Franchising Bootcamp teaches you the basics and benefits of franchising, including the different types of franchises, how to identify which one fits you best, and financing.

Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop - Online

This webinar will provide actionable insights for anyone serious about building a successful career in cybersecurity. 

Earn Your Cyber AI Risk Management Badge with Cyber Certs - Online

Take the next step toward securing your future in cybersecurity. 

Claim 7 Cyber Certification Scholarships for Your $150K Cyber Job - Online

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of our namesake Alvin C. York on his 137th birthday Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT at the historic Alvin C. York VA Medical Center

Alvin C. York Veterans' Administration Medical Center

Alvin C. York Birthday Memorial

Missing a loved one this holiday season? Join us at the Monroeville VA Outpatient clinic for our tree-lighting ceremony 

Monroeville VA Clinic

Monroeville Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony

Women Veterans Empower Her Health Fair

Veterans Benefits Seminar - Washington, DC

Veterans Benefits Seminar - Milton Freewater, OR

Veteran Benefit Expo & Resource Fair

Tomah VA Women's Health Focus Group

Register now to connect with military-ready employers!

Career Exploration & Hiring Fair: First Responders - Joint Base Charleston, SC

If Christmas is a painful time for you, consider joining our Blue Christmas Service.

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive

Blue Christmas

Wisconsin Rapids VA Clinic

Wisconsin Rapids WI- Women's Health Education on Wheels and Round Table

La Crosse VA Clinic

La Crosse WI- Women's Health Education on Wheels and Round Table

Tomah VA Medical Center

Tomah WI- Women's Health Education on Wheels and Round Table

Clark County VA Clinic

Owen WI- Women's Health Education on Wheels and Round Table

In-Person Collaborative Hybrid Event - C.O.G.I.C. Cathedral of Faith Church, Chesapeake VA

"Veteran Symposium"

VA benefits can help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information.

Outreach events