Additional Resources

How to protect yourself from benefits fraud and scams targeting veterans — recognizing predatory practices, reporting fraud, and claiming benefits with integrity.

An overview of state-level veteran benefits beyond federal VA programs — property tax, education, employment preference, and more, organized by benefit type.

Types of veteran identification cards, how to get them, what they're used for, and why your DD-214 is the most important document you own.

How to apply for a military discharge upgrade, who qualifies, and how it affects your VA benefits eligibility.