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This page is designed to connect women Veterans with the information and support they deserve. Whether you're looking for mental health resources, guidance on how to enroll in VA services, or help understanding your benefits, you’ll find it here.
We’ve gathered essential tools, contacts, and programs to help you navigate everything from housing to health care. Click on the topic that interests you to expand and explore more. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out, we're here to help.
Have you recently transitioned from military service or you just never signed up for your earned VA Benefits and Services? Looking to discover the benefits and services you've earned? Our step-by-step guide is here to help! 📖✨ It is never to late to sign up.
If you’re the child or spouse of a veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is rated permanently and totally disabled, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, also called Chapter 35. Find out if you're eligible for DEA.
Veterans benefits help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information.
Under President Trump, VA is providing Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors all of the benefits they have earned as quickly and conveniently as possible. VA’s claims processing productivity is the highest it has ever been, and we look forward to continuing to provide record levels of service to Veterans and VA beneficiaries.
The VA Home Loan Program remains one of the strongest tools for Veterans and their families to achieve the American dream.
American Corporate Partners' (ACP) assists Veterans and transitioning Service Members on their path toward fulfilling, long-term careers, whether they are job searching or newly employed. Spouses who meet eligibility requirements may apply. Build your network, find your dream career, or get promoted.
In this episode, the SITREP discusses VA disability effective dates and how that impacts back pay. Watch to learn more.
Many female military veterans return home not having a place to call home at the end of their military careers. Many find themselves homeless, unemployed and financially drained, some suffering from some form of mental issues, PTSD, physically disabled, socially and spiritually withdrawn. The veteran women sometimes find themselves with their children in very abusive relationships due to the fear of being homeless, codependency of alcohol and substance ...
You’ve Earned These Benefits—Know Your Options
Many women who served in the military are unaware that they may be eligible for VA burial and memorial benefits for themselves, their spouse, and qualifying family members.
These no-cost benefits honor your service, help ensure your legacy is remembered for generations to come, and can save you and your family thousands of dollars.
New Flyer to Help Women Veterans Plan Ahead
Taking time today to learn about your options can help ensure your final wishes are honored and provide peace of mind for you and your family.
Click to view the new flyer: Know Your Burial Benefits at a VA National Cemetery
If you are considering a VA national cemetery, you can apply now to confirm you’re eligible. The online pre-need application takes less than 10 minutes.
You can now tell your own story before you pass away through Veterans Legacy Memorial’s (VLM) “Your Story, Your Legacy” feature. You can privately submit images, autobiographies, written tributes, military and life milestones, and historical documents. After passing away, the content you entered will become public and appear on the VLM website, the largest online memorial site dedicated to America’s Veterans.
To get access to the “Your Story, Your Legacy” page, you first need to submit a VA pre-need burial eligibility application online. Once approved, you will receive an email to set up your personal VLM page. Watch this short video to learn more.
Visit www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families to explore your benefits. To speak with someone who can answer any questions you may have about your benefits, please call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
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If you haven't already, please click the button below to subscribe to the Burial and Memorial Benefits for Veterans and Families email to receive more messages like this with focused VA burial benefits information and links to helpful resources.
Join us on March 25, at 2:00 p.m. (ET) for an upcoming webinar focused on scholarships, grants, and education funding opportunities beyond traditional GI Bill benefits.
This session will share valuable resources, practical guidance, and trusted information to help you find funding that can reduce — or even eliminate — out-of-pocket education costs. Guest speakers will highlight available programs, eligibility tips, and helpful tools you can use right away.
If you or a family member are planning for college, training, or continuing education, this webinar will connect you with resources designed to support your goals.
Don’t miss this opportunity. Register today
Register: March 25 | 2 p.m. ET
We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Respectfully,
Education Service
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration
1-888-442-4551, TDD: 711
Do you have a question or concern about your benefits? Contact us safely and securely with AskVA!
If you know a Veteran who is in crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 press 1.
Marine Corps Veteran William Zullo battled relentless pain and insomnia until VA’s virtual TelePain program offered him hope, support and a path forward.
Francine Wolf cares for her 104-year-old father, Army Veteran Maurice Zolkower, and has found VA caregiver resources a great benefit. “The Caregiver Support Program has all the resources you could think of. It’s amazing, I love it.”
Starting this year, Veterans and service members can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home with a VA home loan.
Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity and honor America’s Veterans. This contest is open to everyone, and entries must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
Save 20% on Gatorz sunglasses—Veteran-owned, American-made, and trusted by elite military. Lifetime warranty included!
Project S.E.R.V.E. has partnered with injured Veterans and emergency responders to design and build one-of-a-kind adaptive solutions. Whether it can make everyday life easier or help a Veteran return to a sport or hobby, Project S.E.R.V.E. can help.
Want a short recap of VA's latest news? Check this YouTube short out and learn about VA's disability claim backlog reduction, VA restoring second amendment rights to Veterans, and how VA is speeding up survivor benefits.
For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.
New VSAFE info - protect yourself from fraud and know what to do if your Social Security information is compromised.
VA Secretary Collins cheered on Team USA at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. Team USA continues to show the world what resilience and strength looks like. VA is proud to fuel that spirit through our adaptive sports programs.
Technology that will help VA schedule community care appointments faster is up and running at all VA facilities. In 2026, VA is expanding its use so Veterans can more easily choose the health care they’ve earned.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) is proud to announce the launch of our updated website!
Our goal is to make important information—like key resources and veteran benefits, job opportunities, healthcare outlets, and upcoming events—easier to find and quicker to access.
What's New?
Need Help?
Some pages or saved links may have moved. If you can’t find what you need, visit our Contact Us page. We’re here to help you navigate the site.
The Daily Prep 30 Day Study Challenge is free from Pocket Prep and designed to help you follow through with your study habits. This challenge focuses on tiny, five-minute study actions that add up to real change.
Starting February 16, you’ll receive a short daily study prompt by email or text. Each one is practical, purposeful, and easy to complete. Whether you’re preparing for a civilian credential, advancing your career, or returning to school, we built this tool to help you. Over 30 days, those small actions will add up to stronger habits, better retention, and less stress as test day approaches.
Join the Daily Prep 30 Day Challenge today
You’ll experiment with different techniques, discover what works for your brain, and build a routine you can maintain. The challenge is also live, so everyone will start and finish together, creating a shared experience with learners everywhere.
Backed by Pocket Prep, an exam prep app used by millions, the Daily Prep 30 Day Study Challenge helps turn resolutions into habits.
Respectfully,
Education Service
VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts VA information and resources at Veterans’ fingertips — anywhere, anytime! Veterans can view and cancel health care appointments, refill and track VA-dispensed prescriptions, view claims and appeals status, upload documentation to VA, get their vaccine records anywhere and anytime, securely message their doctor, locate VA facilities, access the Veterans Crisis Line, and more — right from their smartphones — with VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app. Download today on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store!
Expanding your Veteran or military spouse owned business? U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) backed loans can help you access the capital you need for equipment, hiring, and growth with competitive terms and expert guidance every step of the way.
Tax season is here! Many VA benefits are exempt from taxes. Before filing, always review the Veterans Tax Information and Services page on the IRS website. To safeguard your identity from scams, visit Fraud Prevention.
Learn more about tax season at VA News.
Last Month, the Department of Veterans Affairs websites and social media channels began showing the amount of money it is legally obligated to send to VA-accredited attorneys and claim agents who have assisted Veterans with their disability claims.
While paying attorneys for their services out of the money owed to the Veteran when a claim is granted is nothing new, sharing the data with the public is. And it’s quite striking.
Leaving military service isn’t just a career change, it’s a life transformation. Many Veterans face this shift without a clear path forward, struggling to answer a critical question: Who am I now?
If you have questions or can't find what you're looking for, you can call, text, or chat online with the Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) at 855-829-6636 to get help and find available resources and services in your area. Trained women representatives can also:
WVCC representatives are available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.
All information is provided by The U.S Department of veterans affairs and can be found on their website.
Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about initiatives that support safe, stable housing for women Veterans.
The VA has programs for women Veterans with children free, confidential, specialized care for women survivors of MST and other trauma gender specific health care services, community employment services and much more.
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