The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.

VA presumes that certain disabilities were caused by military service. This is because of the unique circumstances of a specific Veteran’s military service. If a presumed condition is diagnosed in a Veteran in a certain group, they can be awarded disability compensation.

There are a variety of VA benefits available to Service members.

• Insurance Benefits
• Home-Related Benefits
• Financial Assistance for Vehicle Purchase
• Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits
• Education and Career Counseling
• Health Care Benefits
• Medal of Honor Pension
• Claiming Benefits Before Separation

VA can pay more compensation to a Veteran who lost, or lost the use of, specific organs or body parts due to military service.

VA Wants to Make Filing Claims Faster and Easier

VA wants it to be as fast and easy as possible for you to file your claims. All Veterans and Service members deserve timely and accurate claims decisions. As of March 24, 2015, VA requires the use of standardized forms when filing. These forms allow you to clearly identify your symptoms or conditions. This ensures you submit the right information to process your claims.

The Special Employer Incentive (SEI) program is an initiative from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program. It provides training and experience to Veterans. The program is for Veterans in VA’s VR&E program who struggle to obtain employment. VA determines Veteran eligibility. Once approved for the program, a participating employer hires the Veteran. VA identifies suitable placements and coordinates the process. Ideally, employment continues after completing the program. The SEI program is beneficial to both Veterans and employers.

Survivors Pension, which was formerly referred to as Death Pension, is a tax-free benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service.