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1. What is the Veterans Affairs Department?

We are the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, "VA" for short. We offer a wide range of benefits to our Nation’s veterans, service members, and their families.

2. What does the Veterans Affairs offer?

Benefits and services fall into these major categories:

• Burial Benefits
• Dependents’ and Survivors Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Education Benefits
• Health Care
• Home Loans
• Life Insurance
• Vocational Rehabilitation

3. Who is eligible for Veterans Affairs benefits?

You may be eligible for benefits if you are:

• An active duty service member
• A member of the Reserves or National Guard
• A surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran
• A veteran
• A veteran’s dependent