State/Federal Benefits for Vets

Where can I find information on state and federal benefits available to military veterans?

  There are many federal benefits available to veterans, dependents and survivors.  The link below will take you to the Veterans Affairs website where you can download the 2021 booklet produced by the VA on this subject.  This booklet contains 143 pages and provides very detailed information.  Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (va.gov)

Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans? State benefits range from free college and employment resources to free hunting and fishing licenses. Most states also offer tax breaks for their veterans and specialized license plates, some states even provide their veterans with cash bonuses just for serving in the military. A handy summary of the benefits each state and territory offer can be found here: https://militarybenefits.info/state-veterans-benefits/  There may be a benefit available to you or your family that you didn't know about! 

Other Federal VA benefit numbers:  life insurance 800-669-8477; status of headstones and markers, 800-697-6947; special issues such as Gulf War/radiation/Agent Orange/Project Shad call 800-749-8387; and GI Bill and education matters call 888-442-4551. Visit the Federal website at www.va.gov/ for more info.