VETERAN TOOLS
Personal Statement Builder
Organize your own facts into a draft for review.
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Veteran Tools / Benefits
Know your benefits.
Get your facts in order.
The paperwork can be a lot. Get clear guidance, organize what matters, and prepare to work with an accredited representative. We’ve got your six.
What do you need to do?
You don’t have to figure it all out at once. Start here.
Disability compensation & claims
Evidence, statements, exams, decisions, and appeals.
Pension & income support
Understand pension pathways and income support.
Family & survivor benefits
Find resources for dependents and survivors.
State & local benefits
Explore state programs, tax relief, and fee waivers.
Insurance & memorial benefits
Navigate insurance, burial, and memorial support.
Records & accredited help
Gather records and find qualified human assistance.
Tools to help you prepare
Independent preparation tools. Keep your facts in your own words and review the result before taking action.
Buddy Letter Builder
Help someone describe what they personally observed.
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VA Benefits Assistant
Explore benefits questions and follow the supporting sources.
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DIC Survivor Preparation
Build a local, printable checklist and find official forms for spouses, children, and parents. No eligibility decision.
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Records request planner
Prepare military and VA records requests, track your receipts and keep a portable request log.
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Find accredited claims help
Search dated VA accreditation records and confirm contact, fees and case availability.
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Explore your benefit options
Choose your interests and prepare questions for VA or an accredited representative.
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Federal, state and local benefit explorer
Explore attributed benefit examples by jurisdiction, household and benefit type.
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Compensation calculator
See how entered ratings combine and review a dated standard payment estimate.
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Pension and care-cost planner
Keep financial references and care-cost questions separate while you prepare for a benefits or care conversation.
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Programs and practical support
Know who provides the help and what to check before you reach out.
VA claims application
Prepare and submit a VA disability claim or request an increase, with evidence instructions and the option to save your work.
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VA claim and appeal status
Check your VA claim or appeal, view available decision letters, and upload evidence for an initial claim.
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Accredited representative directory
Find a VA-accredited representative who can help with your claim.
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DAV benefits assistance
Connect with DAV for local help with a VA claim or appeal.
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VFW Claims
Find the VFW service-officer route for veterans, serving members, Guard and Reserve members, or survivors.
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State and territory veterans agencies
Find your state or territory veterans agency and explore its benefits and services.
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