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Housing help
If you are homeless or at risk of losing housing, call VA at 877-424-3838 or visit VA’s housing help page.
SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS
After a loss, take one step at a time.
Start with VA’s survivor assistance office and its instructions for reporting a death. Ask an accredited representative about benefits and the right forms for your situation. VA, Social Security, and military SBP are separate programs.
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Search terms such as “DIC,” “PTSD,” “DD214,” “housing,” or a form number. Most entries link directly to government agencies. Community organizations are labeled separately.
Veterans Affairs
Explore VA benefits ↗
A starting point for disability, pension, health care, education, housing, and family benefits.
Veterans Affairs
VA-accredited claims help ↗
Find a VA-accredited representative for claims and decision reviews. Accredited VSO claims assistance is free.
Veterans Affairs
Disability compensation ↗
Learn about eligibility, evidence, and applying for disability benefits related to military service.
Veterans Affairs
PACT Act & toxic exposure ↗
Read VA’s current guidance on toxic exposure benefits and related health care.
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Pension ↗
Explore pension benefits for eligible wartime veterans with limited income and net worth.
Veterans Affairs
Decision reviews & appeals ↗
Compare VA’s review options after a benefits decision. Check the instructions and deadlines on your decision letter.
Veterans Affairs
After a loss: VA survivor assistance ↗
Start with VA’s Office of Survivors Assistance to explore benefits and official guides.
Veterans Affairs
Report a veteran’s death to VA ↗
Follow VA’s reporting instructions. Reporting promptly helps prevent benefit overpayments.
Veterans Affairs
Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) ↗
Learn about survivor compensation for qualifying spouses, children, and parents. VA determines eligibility.
Veterans Affairs
Survivors Pension ↗
Review income-based pension information for qualifying surviving spouses and dependent children of wartime veterans.
Veterans Affairs
Burial & memorial benefits ↗
Explore burial allowances, cemetery eligibility, memorial items, and planning information.
Social Security Administration
Social Security survivor benefits ↗
Review Social Security survivor benefits separately from VA benefits.
DFAS · U.S. Department of Defense
Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ↗
DFAS explains how designated beneficiaries apply for an SBP annuity. This is separate from VA survivor benefits.
Veterans Affairs
Family & caregiver benefits ↗
Explore VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and caregivers.
Veterans Affairs
CHAMPVA health coverage ↗
Check health coverage information for eligible spouses, dependents, survivors, and certain caregivers.
Veterans Affairs
Caregiver Support Program ↗
Connect with caregiver training, support, and information about available VA caregiver programs.
Veterans Affairs
Aid & Attendance / Housebound ↗
Learn about additional pension payments for eligible people who need help with daily activities or are housebound.
Veterans Affairs
Survivors’ & Dependents’ Education (Chapter 35) ↗
Explore education and training assistance for eligible dependents and survivors.
Veterans Affairs
VA mental health services ↗
Find information about counseling, treatment, access to care, and support for families.
Veterans Affairs
Find a Vet Center ↗
Locate community-based counseling, readjustment support, and referral services for eligible people and families.
Veterans Affairs
PTSD information & treatment ↗
Visit VA’s National Center for PTSD for treatment information, education, and tools for veterans and families.
Veterans Affairs
Military sexual trauma support ↗
Read about VA care and support related to military sexual trauma and how to connect with services.
Veterans Affairs
Find local mental health care ↗
Use VA’s care-finding resources to locate mental health services and community-based support.
Veterans Affairs
Apply for VA health care ↗
Learn how to apply, review eligibility, and find the current application instructions.
Veterans Affairs
Find VA facilities ↗
Search for VA medical centers, clinics, benefits offices, and other facilities by location.
Veterans Affairs
Travel reimbursement ↗
Review VA travel-pay eligibility and reimbursement instructions for qualifying appointments.
Veterans Affairs
Homelessness or at risk of losing housing ↗
VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans connects veterans and supporters with housing-related help.
Veterans Affairs
VA housing assistance ↗
Explore VA home loans, help avoiding foreclosure, and adapted housing benefits.
Veterans Affairs
GI Bill & education benefits ↗
Find information about education benefits, applications, and approved training.
Veterans Affairs
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) ↗
Explore employment and independent-living support for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities.
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor veteran services ↗
Find federal employment and training resources for veterans and transitioning service members.
National Archives
Request military service records / DD214 ↗
Request service records through the National Archives; use its instructions to choose the right request route.
Veterans Affairs
VA records & benefit letters ↗
Find VA benefit letters, payment information, and records tools.
Veterans Affairs
Discharge upgrade information ↗
Use VA’s guidance to learn about discharge upgrades and corrections.
Washington / county resource
Washington claims assistance ↗
Find Washington State service officer and claims-assistance connections.
Washington / county resource
Island County Veterans Assistance ↗
Explore local claims assistance and emergency assistance for eligible veterans and families.
Washington / county resource
Snohomish County Veterans Assistance ↗
Explore county services, referrals, and assistance programs. Eligibility varies.
Community organization
Service & Shield Alliance ↗
A community network focused on veterans, first responders, and families. Ask about current programs.
Community organization
Whidbey Veterans Resource Center ↗
Explore veteran services and connections in the wider island community.
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