A. No. VA benefits are federal benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over which MVAA has no official connection or jurisdiction. However, MVAA’s Veteran Service Officers are experts on federal benefits and regularly assist Michigan veterans in applying for their federal VA benefits. In addition to meeting with a VSO, veterans are highly encouraged to register for a federal VA eBenefits account which allows virtual access to personal VA benefits earned and used. Michigan veterans should also review the benefits page of the MVAA for Michigan-specific benefits.