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Veterans Benefits

More than 9 million older adults have served in the military. Veterans and caregivers are often eligible for a wide range of benefits both within and outside the VA system. Learn what benefits may be available to you and your loved one.
An older female caregiver helps a male veteran who's walking out of his home with a walker.

18 Benefits for Veterans: Helping Our Nation’s Heroes

Veterans' benefits come in many forms, and you don't always require serving in times of conflict to qualify. Learn more about the public and private benefits that can help older veterans remain independent, healthy, and secure.

Age and disability status can limit employment and lead to income-related hardships, yet many veterans aren’t aware they qualify for food stamps.

Help a Loved One Find Benefits

BenefitsCheckUp®

BenefitsCheckUp® makes it easy to find benefits to help your loved one pay for food, medicine, and more. Learn more and find out how you can get help.

Find Help Locally

Eldercare Locator

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, the Eldercare Locator can point you in the right direction.

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