Print out your VA Welcome Kit 
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. Based on where you are in life , your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways. Keep your welcome kit handy so you can turn to it throughout your life like when it s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age. 

Download your VA Welcome Kit 
Feel free to share this guide with friends or family members who need help with their benefits too. You can print out copies for yourself and others : Your VA Welcome Kit in black and white PDF Your VA Welcome Kit in color PDF 

Download our guides to VA benefits and services 


For Veterans 
Apply for VA health care PDF Get started with mental health services PDF Apply for a disability rating PDF Apply for education benefits PDF 

For family members 
Get started with caregiver benefits PDF Apply for survivor benefits PDF 

Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits 
DisabilityFile a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time. Health careApply for VA health care , find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online. Education and trainingApply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs. Housing assistanceFind out if you're eligible for VA home loan programs to help you buy, build, repair, or keep a home. If you have a service - connected disability , see if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently. Careers and employmentApply for vocational rehabilitation services , get support for your Veteran - owned small business , and access other career resources. Life insuranceExplore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your polic

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assistant: 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. Based on where you are in life 

user: how do i download the VA benefits and services guides


assistant: the guide for veterans?


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assistant: Apply for VA health care PDF Get started with mental health services PDF Apply for a disability rating PDF Apply for education benefits PDF

user: If I have a service-related disability


assistant: Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits

user: how to download the guide for family members


assistant: Get started with caregiver benefits PDF Apply for survivor benefits PDF

user: How is life insurance? Explore VA life insurance options


assistant: Life insuranceExplore VA life insurance options for Veterans , service members , and families . Manage your policy online , file claims for benefits , and access helpful resources .

user: how is housing assistance

assistant:  Housing assistanceFind out if you 're eligible for VA home loan programs to help you buy , build , repair , or keep a home