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Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Center for Women Veterans Book Corner for May
This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army Veteran Lisa Marie Kirk.
Read the article »
The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits and service
Calling All Women Veterans, family members, caregivers and survivors!
Read the article »
CWV Women Veteran Community Support Forum SecVA Remarks
In this special event, the Secretary extends deep gratitude to our women Veterans - thank you for your incredible service, strength, and continued engagement. You inspire us all and are the core of our mission at VA.
Watch now»
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Stay in the know with From the Desk of the Executive Director Newsletter.
Read now »
Center for Women Veterans Book Corner for May: U. S. Army Veteran Lisa Renee Kirk
The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Doug Collins, provides impactful remarks at the VA Women Veteran Community Support Forum, hosted by the Center for Women Veterans.
Executive Director, VA Center for Women Veterans, Ms. Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd’s Newsletter
On this page
:
Available VA Benefits & Services
|
Women Veterans NOT using VA Benefits and Services?
VA Women›s Health Transition Training
Welcome all women Veterans, family members, caregivers, and advocates!
The Center’s mission is to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration.
Our Vision is to empower and encourage women Veterans to trust and choose VA.
We are women Veterans proud to serve our sister Veterans and those who serve them. Stay in touch, sign up for email, follow us on
Facebook
and
X
@VAWomenVets. We share information on benefits and services, events, stories, research and more. Thank you for your service!
Did you serve or do you know of a woman Veteran who served? Learn more about what earned benefits and services are available to you!
VA offers benefits, services, and programs such as:
Benefits
, including:
Service-Connected Disability Compensation
Home loans
Readiness and employment services
Small business
programs with initiatives specifically for
women Veteran-owned small businesses
Burial
(including
pre-need eligibility
)
Life insurance
Transition and economic development
Education and training
Pension
for Veterans and survivors
Health care
, including:
Specialized care for
women Veterans
Military Sexual Harassment, Assault or Rape
(Military Sexual Trauma)
Maternity care
PACT Act
Apply now for
benefits
and
health care
. Do you still have questions? Contact us at
00w@va.gov
, call or text the Women Veterans Call Center at
1-855-829-6636
or contact a local
Veteran Service Officer
.
Did you know:
if you need mental health services related to
PTSD
or other
mental health
conditions linked to your service (including conditions related to an experience of
military sexual harassment
, assault or rape) you may qualify for
VA
health benefits right away, even without a
VA
Character of Discharge review or a discharge upgrade.
If you have a less than honorable discharge you may be eligible for a discharge upgrade.
Learn more »
Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) Locator
Women Veterans belong at VA. That's why every VA has a Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) who can help you connect with resources and steer you to the services you need. Visit the
Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) Locator
.
Women Veterans NOT using VA Benefits and Services?
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
Site Navigation
Home
About Us
Advisory Committee
Women Veterans' Mental Health
Resources for Women Veterans
Women Veterans Outreach
Research and Reports
CWV Partnerships
Frequently Asked Questions
Events
Contact Us
Women Veteran Resources
Subscribe to receive weekly women Veteran centric updates and news
Share
CONNECT
Veterans Crisis Line:
Call: 988 and
(Select 1)
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Privacy
Regulations
Web Policies
No FEAR Act
Site Index
USA.gov
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Inspector General
QUICK LIST
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Apply for Health Care
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e
Vet
Life Insurance Online Applications
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Homeless Veterans
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Minority Veterans
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Adaptive Sports Program
ADMINISTRATION
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
National Cemetery Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420
Last updated May 16, 2025
Get help from Veterans Crisis Line
Call
988 (Press 1)
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
visit
VeteransCrisisLine.net
for more resources.
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2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate this combo box.
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Menu
Menu
For Veterans
Benefit Information
Agent Orange
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ)
Unemployability/TDIU
Fiduciary Program
Pensions
Identification Card (VIC)
Claims
Appeals
Education
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (W.A.V.E.) (Registration Required)
GI Bill
Survivors Education & Assistance Benefits (Chapter 35)
Vocational Rehabilitation
Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP)
Home Loans
Programs
Determine Your Eligibility
Certificate of Eligibility
Status (Registration Required)
Veterans Information Portal (WebLGY) (Registration Required)
Insurance
Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
Service Members' Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI)
Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)
Health Resources
Agent Orange
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dental Care
Blue Button
Download Your Own VA Medical Records
Order Hearing Aids
Batteries (for Hearing Aids & Other Devices)
VA Social Media Accounts
Manage Your Prescription Refills with My HealtheVet (Registration Required)
Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ)
Mental Health
Appointments
Health (Please contact your local VA Medical Center)
Track Your Appointments with My HealtheVet (Registration Required)
Travel Pay/Reimbursement
Extended Care & Assisted Living
Aid & Attendance & Housebound
Caregivers
Community Living Centers (CLC)
Community Nursing Homes
Domiciliaries (Please contact your local VA Medical Center)
Homemaker & Home Health Aid Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
State Veterans Homes
Bill Pay
For Family Members & Spouses
CHAMPVA (Family Members Insurance)
Fiduciary Program
Burials & Memorials
Headstones, Markers, & Medallions
For Employees
Build Your Career
Education
Talent Management System (TMS) (Registration Required)
VA Acquisition Academy
Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form SF 1199A (PDF)
Human Resources
iCare
Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Card
Security Investigation Center/Background Investigations
Travel & Reimbursement
For Business
Doing Business with VA
Acquisition, Logistics, & Construction
Small & Veteran Business Programs
VetBiz Portal
Financial & Asset Enterprise Management
Security Investigation Center/Background Clearances
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act Requests
VA Forms
Forms & Publications
Forms
Popular Forms
DD–214 — Report of Separation
21–4138 — Statement in Support of Claim (PDF)
22–1995 — Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (PDF)
22–1990 — Application for Education Benefits (PDF)
10-10ez — Health Benefits Renewal (PDF)
21–2680 — Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance (PDF)
10–10ez — Application for Health Benefits
Publications
Jobs
Employment & Careers
Volunteer or Donate
Public & Intergovernmental Affairs
VA
»
Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Center for Women Veterans Book Corner for May
This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army Veteran Lisa Marie Kirk.
Read the article »
The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits and service
Calling All Women Veterans, family members, caregivers and survivors!
Read the article »
CWV Women Veteran Community Support Forum SecVA Remarks
In this special event, the Secretary extends deep gratitude to our women Veterans - thank you for your incredible service, strength, and continued engagement. You inspire us all and are the core of our mission at VA.
Watch now»
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Stay in the know with From the Desk of the Executive Director Newsletter.
Read now »
Center for Women Veterans Book Corner for May: U. S. Army Veteran Lisa Renee Kirk
The Women Veterans step-by-step guide to benefits
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Doug Collins, provides impactful remarks at the VA Women Veteran Community Support Forum, hosted by the Center for Women Veterans.
Executive Director, VA Center for Women Veterans, Ms. Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd’s Newsletter
On this page
:
Available VA Benefits & Services
|
Women Veterans NOT using VA Benefits and Services?
VA Women›s Health Transition Training
Welcome all women Veterans, family members, caregivers, and advocates!
The Center’s mission is to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration.
Our Vision is to empower and encourage women Veterans to trust and choose VA.
We are women Veterans proud to serve our sister Veterans and those who serve them. Stay in touch, sign up for email, follow us on
and
X
@VAWomenVets. We share information on benefits and services, events, stories, research and more. Thank you for your service!
Did you serve or do you know of a woman Veteran who served? Learn more about what earned benefits and services are available to you!
VA offers benefits, services, and programs such as:
Benefits
, including:
Service-Connected Disability Compensation
Home loans
Readiness and employment services
Small business
programs with initiatives specifically for
women Veteran-owned small businesses
Burial
(including
pre-need eligibility
)
Life insurance
Transition and economic development
Education and training
Pension
for Veterans and survivors
Health care
, including:
Specialized care for
women Veterans
Military Sexual Harassment, Assault or Rape
(Military Sexual Trauma)
Maternity care
PACT Act
Apply now for
benefits
and
health care
. Do you still have questions? Contact us at
00w@va.gov
, call or text the Women Veterans Call Center at
1-855-829-6636
or contact a local
Veteran Service Officer
.
Did you know:
if you need mental health services related to
PTSD
or other
mental health
conditions linked to your service (including conditions related to an experience of
military sexual harassment
, assault or rape) you may qualify for
VA
health benefits right away, even without a
VA
Character of Discharge review or a discharge upgrade.
If you have a less than honorable discharge you may be eligible for a discharge upgrade.
Learn more »
Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) Locator
Women Veterans belong at VA. That's why every VA has a Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) who can help you connect with resources and steer you to the services you need. Visit the
Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) Locator
.
Women Veterans NOT using VA Benefits and Services?
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
Site Navigation
Home
About Us
Advisory Committee
Women Veterans' Mental Health
Resources for Women Veterans
Women Veterans Outreach
Research and Reports
CWV Partnerships
Frequently Asked Questions
Events
Contact Us
Women Veteran Resources
Subscribe to receive weekly women Veteran centric updates and news
Share
CONNECT
Veterans Crisis Line:
Call: 988 and
(Select 1)
Social Media
Complete Directory
EMAIL UPDATES
VA HOME
Notices
Privacy
Regulations
Web Policies
No FEAR Act
Site Index
USA.gov
White House
Inspector General
QUICK LIST
Apply for Benefits
Apply for Health Care
My Health
e
Vet
Life Insurance Online Applications
VA Forms
State and Local Resources
VA Plans, Budget, & Performance
VA Claims Representation
RESOURCES
Careers at VA
Employment Center
Veteran Readiness & Employment
Homeless Veterans
Women Veterans
Minority Veterans
Plain Language
Surviving Spouses & Dependents
Adaptive Sports Program
ADMINISTRATION
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
National Cemetery Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420
Last updated May 16, 2025
Get help from Veterans Crisis Line
Call
988 (Press 1)
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
visit
VeteransCrisisLine.net
for more resources.