Sources for Veterans Information
Additional Benefits Information
Sources for Veterans Information, Aid and Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the primary source of federal benefits, programs and information for veterans.
State and Local Government Veterans Agencies
Many states, counties and local municipalities offer additional veterans benefits and programs. Some may even be able to assist in obtaining copies of military service records.
- Regional Department of Veterans Affairs Offices
Links, Addresses, and Contact Information for Regional Offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs - State and Local Government Veterans Affairs Offices
Compiled by the Department of Veterans Affairs - National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)
Contact Information and Links to State Veterans Offices - National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO)
Contact Information and Links to Local County Veterans Offices
Resources & Services from Military Branches
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marine Corps
- Navy
- National Guard (Army and Air Force)
- Department of Defense:
- Military Compensation, Pay and Benefits Site
- Military Assistance Program (MAP)
- Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO)
Official US Government web site for Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) issues. - GulfLink: the Office of the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Gulf War Illnesses
A service to assist Gulf War veterans obtain copies of their inpatient records of treatment at hospitals which had been deployed to the Persian Gulf. - America Supports You
A nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense to recognize citizens' support for our military men and women and communicate that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.
Other Federal Government Resources
- GovBenefits.gov
A clearing house listing numerous federal and state benefits programs. - USA.gov for Military Personnel and Veterans
The U.S. government's official web portal. - Other Government Agencies and Initiatives for Veterans
Web sites of interest to veterans and other Department of Veterans Affairs customers. Some of them are done in collaboration with the VA, others are offered independently by other government and civilian agencies. - Social Security Administration
Veterans Service Organizations and Other Groups
A variety of non-profit and private organizations can also help you learn about the services and benefits available to veterans. The following is only a short list. Please see the Directory of Veterans Service Organizations from the Department of Veterans Affairs for a comprehensive and up-to-date list.
(These links are provided for informational purposes only and are not endorsed by the National Archives and Records Administration. Read our disclaimer of endorsement.)
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations
Updated and Comprehensive Database of Veterans Organizations Compiled by the VA. - Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Support organization for veterans, providing a nationwide network of services, free of charge to all veterans and members of their families. - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
One of the largest veterans organizations, providing veterans' support and community services. - The American Legion
Site maintained by one of the largest veterans organizations. - Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America - The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of the USA, organized in 1896 by Jewish Veterans of the Civil War, is the oldest active national veterans' service organization in America.
- AMVETS
AMVETS provides support for veterans, active military and community services. - Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
Veterans service organization dedicated to helping Vietnam-era veterans - Service Branch Organizations
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization providing information, advocacy and benefits for people age 50 and over.
Benefits CheckUp
Interactive benefits finder from the National Council on the Aging.
Military.com
A commercial site offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform active duty members, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers.
Military Connections
A commercial site designed to help present and past military personnel and their families find each other and keep in touch. The site is free to members and offers an array of resources to help past and present military personnel take advantage of their military benefits.
