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With VA health care, you’re covered for regular checkups with your primary care provider and appointments with specialists (like cardiologists, gynecologists, and mental health providers). You can access Veterans health care services like home health and geriatric (elder) care, and you can get medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions. Find out how to apply for and manage the health care benefits you've earned.
Veteran and Military Discounts
VA Disability Compensation
The Military Discount Center highlights the commitment of businesses that support our military through numerous military discounts, deals and freebies for active duty service memebers, verterans and their families.VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veteran’s disability benefits you've earned.
VA Health Care for Elderly Veterans
Geriatrics is health care for elderly Veterans with complex needs. Extended care – also known as long-term care – is a program for Veterans of all ages who need the daily support and assistance of another individual. Elderly Veterans can receive geriatric and long-term care programs at home, at VA medical centers, or in the community.
- Geriatrics Program
- Eligibility for Long Term Care
- Nursing Home and Residential Care
- Long Term Care
- Home Based and Community Services
- Geriatrics Research
VA Benefits A-Z
www.benefits.va.gov/atoz
This website provides a comprehensive list of benefits available to Veterans of various ages.
VA Burial Benefits and Memorial Items
www.va.gov/burials-memorials
VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you've earned, and how to plan for a burial in advance or at time of need.