Benefits for Veterans & Their Families | Explore VA

Benefits for Veterans & Their Families | Explore VA

Find assistance as a vet, spouse, or dependent One hundred and fifty years ago today, President Lincoln signed a law establishing the first federal veterans’ facility for disabled Civil War veterans. This facility gave root to the Department of Veterans Affairs' assistance programs. Today, the VA offers many benefits and services to eligible veterans and connects our military service men and women with resources across the country. Share this information with a veteran you know, or an organization that helps veterans.