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WHERE DO I START?

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Each option opens the official VA starting point directly.

First disability claimI haven't filed beforeOpen VA filing guide → Condition got worseI want an increaseReview when to file → Claim was denied I need to understand my options See what comes next → Need VA health careFacilities or enrollment helpFind VA locations → Want claim helpFind an accredited representativeFind accredited help → Housing troubleHomeless or at riskOpen housing help →
BENEFITS LIBRARY

Skip the jargon. Start with the right page.

Official launch points for common VA benefits and claims.

File a disability claim

Evidence, filing methods, and what happens next.

Intent to File

Understand when an ITF may preserve an effective date.

Decision reviews

HLR, Supplemental Claim, or Board Appeal.

C&P exams

What a VA claim exam is and what to expect.

Education

GI Bill and training benefits.

VA home loans

Eligibility, COEs, loans and housing grants.
THE VETERAN FILE GUIDES

VA benefits without the government language.

Plain-English guides designed to help Veterans understand the VA process before deciding what to do next.

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What do you need help with?

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Filing a claim Start with filing and evidence basics → My claim was denied Compare HLR, Supplemental Claim, and Board Appeal → I have a C&P exam Know what to expect and how to prepare → I’m trying to understand my rating Rating guide coming soon → I need evidence I’m not sure where to start Use the starting-point guide →
DECISION REVIEWS

VA Claim Denied?

Understand the difference between a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, and Board Appeal — and what to look for in your decision letter before choosing a review lane.

Read the guide → C&P EXAMS

What to Expect at a VA C&P Exam

Learn what a C&P exam is, how to prepare, what may happen during the exam, how DBQs fit in, and what happens afterward.

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STATE BENEFITS

Federal benefits aren't the whole story.

Explore Veteran benefits and resources available in your state.

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Find Veteran benefits in your state

Explore state-specific benefits including property tax programs, education benefits, employment resources, housing assistance, claims help, Veterans homes, and more.

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PRIVACY & ACCESSIBILITY

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We keep the resource finder simple: no VA login, claim number, Social Security number, or medical information is required to search public resources.

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The resource finder does not require a name, VA claim number, Social Security number, health information, or VA.gov credentials. ZIP searches are used to find public resources and are not intentionally sent to Google Analytics as a custom event value.

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The Veteran File is designed with accessible labels, keyboard-friendly navigation, visible focus states, readable contrast, responsive layouts, and descriptive image text. We are continuing to review the site for accessibility improvements.

If you have difficulty using any part of the site, please use the official VA links provided throughout the site while we work to improve accessibility.

This statement describes our current accessibility efforts and is not a certification of full Section 508 compliance.

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The Veteran File organizes official links and trusted starting points for veterans, service members, families and caregivers.

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