Benefits

Georgia Veterans are invited to learn about resources, receive help with filing claims and obtaining Compensation and Pension evaluations, get career guidance and learn about the PACT Act, and more.

Today is National Life Insurance Awareness Day. An important part of financial planning is life insurance, which VA offers through a variety of programs to Veterans, service members and their families.

The increased financial compensation associated with SMC benefits and the visibility of Purple Heart recipients can attract scammers looking to exploit Veterans.

After using the G.I. Bill, Army Veteran Adam Boren found his connection to his community through soccer.

Whether a Veteran files their taxes independently or uses a tax professional, VA encourages Veterans and their loved ones to review the following tips and resources to both help them navigate the tax season with confidence and to avoid tax season scams.

During Data Privacy Week (Jan. 27 - 31), VA is sharing guidance on how Veterans and their beneficiaries can protect their data, especially Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

How much do you know about VA care, benefits and services? Don’t miss out on what you've earned—check out the "2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" handbook to learn more.

VA’s newest life insurance program, Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), has been open for two years and now provides full coverage to its policyholders who enrolled in January 2023.

VA has updated its process for awarding G.I. Bill benefits. This means that many Veterans who served multiple periods of military service (for example, Veterans who reenlisted) may be eligible for additional benefits for themselves or their beneficiaries. 

For Veterans especially, the risk of identity theft is high, as criminals target reoccurring monthly benefits payments. Bad actors utilize stolen privacy information to exploit VA benefits, health care and pensions.

In this news post, we explore the various options designed to keep you in your home, offering hope and possible solutions for when/if you experience financial hardship.

Vietnam Veteran David Chee is among the many Native American Veterans and service members who have dedicated their lives to military service. Chee proudly served with the Army's 82nd Airborne, parachuting into the jungles of Vietnam. Chee now owns a home he purchased on Navajo tribal lands with the help of the VA Native American Direct Loan.