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Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Web site is a worldwide resource that provides information on VA programs, veterans benefits, VA facilities worldwide, and VA medical automation software. This site serves several major constituencies, including the veteran and his or her dependents, Veterans Service Organizations, the military, the general public, and VA employees around the world.

The VA Compensation & Pension Benefits Service administers a variety of benefits and services for veterans, their dependents and survivors, including, but not limited to: service-connected compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, non-service connected pension, burial and accrued benefits, guardianship and public contact services. You can also reach the Compensation & Pension Benefits Service toll-free by calling 1-800-827-1000.

The VA also offers Veterans On-line Applications which are designed so U.S. military veterans and some service members within six months of separation or retirement can apply for compensation, pension, and vocational rehabilitation benefits through the Internet.

The Veterans Health Administration provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to its customers. Their Veterans Health Benefits & Services Web site contains information on eligibility for benefits and how to apply.