National Veterans Outreach Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to present the “2026 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers“. https://department.va.gov/get-started/
This link takes you to the “Get Started” page where you can see the links to the 2026 Benefits Guide and the “HELLO Welcome to the VA Let’s Get Started”.
Download your 116 page 2026 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors and Caregivers: https://department.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Federal-Benefits-for-Veterans-Dependents-and-Survivors_web.pdf
Don’t know what VA benefits and care are available? Not sure which you’re eligible for? The annual Federal Benefits Guide provides information on benefits and services currently available by law and regulation.
The updated handbook contains a comprehensive listing of VA programs, including phone numbers and websites for easy reference. The Federal Benefits Guide hosts a wealth of information on most VA benefits and services, including:
- Compensation
- Life insurance
- Pension and fiduciary services
- Education benefits
- Economic development and employment
- Home loan guaranty programs and housing assistance
- Mental health resources
The handbook will help Veterans, service members and their families understand the full scope of available VA resources so that they can make the most of life after service. It provides details on eligibility requirements for each benefit, and because VA serves different generations of Veterans, outlines the qualification guidelines for distinct periods of service to clarify eligibility for Veterans with service spanning both peace and wartime periods.
