support Agent Orange Exposure The U.S. military used Agent Orange to clear plants and trees during the Vietnam War. If you served in Vietnam or in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during the Vietnam Era—or in certain related jobs—you may have had contact with this herbicide. We refer to this as having a […]
support How To Request A Military ID Card A military ID card or dependent ID is a valuable card which can unlock a variety of valuable benefits, such as health care through TRICARE, education benefits, and access base facilities, including the commissary, base exchange, rec centers and other support agencies. Unfortunately, getting a military ID […]
support How To Request A Service Animal If you are a Veteran who is interested in applying for a service dog, please read the following information carefully to determine if you meet our eligibility requirements. Hero Dogs, Inc. provides service dogs to Veterans who: have served in any branch of the uniformed services in any […]
support How To File Disability Claims Find out how to file a claim for disability compensation or increased disability compensation. You can still file a claim and apply for benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. Get the latest information about in-person services, claim exams, extensions, paperwork, decision reviews and appeals, and how best to contact us […]
support Survivor Benefits How do I get these benefits? To access bereavement counseling services, contact our Readjustment Counseling Service staff: By phone at 202-461-6530, or by email at [email protected] Our staff will help you contact your nearest Vet Center to arrange for counseling services in the location of your choice. Other helpful information How to apply for a […]
support Burial Information Burial Flags & Memorials Burial Flags VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes Burial Benefits https://www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/burial_flags.asp Burial Memorials https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/burial-flags/ Read more about burial flags on the last page of the application (PDF) https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/#get-veterans-burial-benefits Burial Benefits Burial Benefits & Additional Information https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/eligibility/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/eligibility/burial-in-private-cemetery/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/eligibility/burial-at-sea/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/bereavement-counseling/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/schedule-a-burial/ https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/what-to-expect-at-military-funeral/ If […]
support Request & Replace Dog Tags The first known instance of dog tags was during the Civil War, according to the 173rd Airborne website. At that time soldiers sought to ensure that they were properly identified if they were killed in battle. Soldiers themselves decided to pin their names on their shirts or fashioned identification […]
support Requesting DD-214 Documents Requesting a DD-214 due to Covid-19 All other requests will continue to be delayed until Phase Three of reopening (we are unable to provide a projected date). Most records needed to respond to requests are in paper format and are accessible only by staff working on-site. However, modern service records [generally […]
support Homeless Veterans Information Immediate Assistance Assistance to help Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit […]
