Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors can use the newly updated VA Welcome Kit to learn about VA benefits and services. The VA Welcome Kit is organized around major life milestones, such as separating from military service, retirement, or seeking care while aging. The 14 ‘quick-start guides’ included in the VA Welcome Kit provide additional information, such as:
Applying for VA health care.
Getting started with mental health services.
Getting started with health services for women Veterans.
Understanding community care.
Accessing urgent care.
Applying for disability compensation.
Understanding the modernized decision review process.
Applying for education benefits.
Applying for burial in a VA national cemetery and for memorial products.
Getting started with services for Veterans aged 65+.
Getting started with Veteran state benefits and services.
Getting started with Vet Center services.
Getting started with caregiver benefits.
Applying for survivor benefits.
Learn more at: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82353/va-welcome-kit-easy-understand-guide-getting-started-va/