Get Started - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Skip to content Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Get Started Get Started Department of Veterans Affairs (smw) 2025-03-18T09:42:08-04:00 Two easy-to-read options explaining the Veterans Benefits you have earned. Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors The 2025 Federal Benefits Guide provides information on benefits and services currently available by law and regulation. Please visit VA.gov for the latest updates on Veteran care and benefits. A complete listing of phone numbers and websites of VA services, starts on the third page of the Federal Benefits booklet. Download the Benefits Book (PDF, 120 pages, 667KB) HELLO. Welcome to VA. Let’s get Started Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. We’re here anytime, day or night - 24/7 If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. Call 988 and press Text to 838255 Chat confidentially now Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889 Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net OPR : Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA) Date last updated March 18, 2025 Close Sliding Bar Area Page load link Go to Top