Introduction Data from the United States Census Bureau indicates that there are over 19 million veterans in the country. This represents approximately 7.1 percent of the adult population. Research also shows that over 5 million veterans suffer from at least one disability while 1.2 million live in poverty. At the same time, more than 37,000 veterans experience homelessness on a single night (Frohlich). This shows that veterans encounter many challenges when transitioning from military life to civilian life. This is due to a lack of employment opportunities, social support, and housing, as well as inadequate finances and health problems. As a result, the difficulty in readjusting to civilian life places a considerable burden on veterans, their families, and communities. Nevertheless, several programs have been adopted to assist veterans in reintegrating into society. Eligibility for Veteran Benefits A specific eligibility criterion has been established to determine the former service members entitled to veteran benefits. The eligibility is based on several factors, including the duration of service. Most veteran benefits require the former militants to have been in active military service for a minimum period. For example, to qualify for the G.I Bill benefits, one should have served for at least 36 months (Powers). However, an individual can qualify for ‘Veterans Administration’ (VA) medical care or VA disability compensation if they served for at least served a day in active duty. When and where a militant served can affect their qualification for certain veterans’ benefits. For instance, to be qualified for the home loan program, former militants who fought in Vietnam should have been on active service for at least 90 days. On the contrary, individuals who fought in the Gulf War need to have been in service for about 24 months to be eligible for the same home loan. Likewise, a former militant’s qualification for veteran benefits depends on how they were discharged from active duty (Powers). Only individuals with an honorable discharge can access the benefits; alternatively, militants with a dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or dismissal from the military court-martial do not qualify for veteran benefits. Veteran Benefit Programs The VA has established several programs that provide medical, financial, and other forms of support to veterans to help them adapt to civilian life. Disability Compensation is among the major benefits awarded to veterans. This benefit only targets honorably discharged veterans who have a service-linked disability. Such veterans are entitled to a monthly compensation of between $133 to over $3400, which is tax-free (“Veteran Disability Compensation”). Nevertheless, the veterans are qualified for additional funds if they suffer from critical disabilities like loss of arms or legs or have other dependents like children or spouses. VA also reimburses transportation expenses to disabled veterans when they travel for medical appointments. These benefits enable veterans with disabilities to readjust to non-military life because they have adequate finances to support themselves and their families. Another benefit that can help veterans readjust to civilian life is the free or low-cost medical care