Veteran FAQs

How Can I Find VA Locations?

How Do I Obtain A Copy of My Military Service Records (DD 214)?

Veterans and their family can request their military service records (including DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records and/or Medical Records) online, by fax or by mail through the National Archives Veterans Service Record. DD 214 is also the key to access various military benefits such as VA home loans, the GI Bill, VA health care, etc.

What Is a Veteran Identification Card (VIC) and How Do I Get One?

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a Veterans Identification Card (VIC) for veterans to use at VA medical facilities. The VIC will be issued only to veterans who are eligible for VA medical benefits and only for the purpose of identification and check-in for VA medical appointments. The new card protects personal privacy by not showing Social Security Numbers or dates of birth on the front of the cards.

How do I find VA Forms?

To find a VA form, you can go to http://www.va.gov/vaforms/.

How Do I Apply for Veteran Disability Benefits?

Visit Vets.gov, Apply for Benefits page to see who should apply and all of the steps. Go to eBenefits to apply. For more information about your benefits click here.

How Do I Apply for Education Benefits?

From finding the right school or training program, to career counseling and tuition aid, VA provides Veterans, Service members, and their families with generous educational opportunities and benefits. Visit Vets.gov, Education Benefits page. Or visit the Vets.gov Apply for Education Benefits page to see all of the steps to apply.

You can also search our online database of education assistant services for veterans and contact one of the agencies.

Or call the 211OC helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 or toll-free at 888-600-4357 or Email us and let us know what you're looking for. We can help direct you to a service that can assist you.

What Education Benefits Are Available By School?

Use the GI-Bill Comparison Tool to see which benefits are available by school.

How do I start to receive help from my VA Program?

After you complete your enrollment for you benefits, contact you local VA health care facility and set an appointment to meet with you doctor.

How Can I Get Employment Assistance?

1. Search our online database of employement assistant services for veterans and contact one of the agencies.

2. Call the 211OC helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 or toll-free at 888-600-4357 or Email us and let us know what you're looking for. We can help direct you to a service that can assist you.

3. Contact the VA Veterans Employment Center™ which connects Veterans and their families with meaningful employment and career development opportunities.

How Do I Contact the Veteran's Crisis Line?

You can contact the Veteran's Crisis Line in the following ways.

1. Call: Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1

2. Text: Send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

3. Chat Online: Visit their website to start an online chat session.

4. Visit their website: VeteransCrisisLine.net

It's All Too Much! How Can I find Someone To Help Me, One-O-One?

Call the 211OC helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 or toll-free at 888-600-4357 or Email us and let us know what you're looking for. We can connect you with a veteran peer navigator who can help you navigate through all of the agencies, services, paperwork, etc.

Didn't Find Your Answer?

Call the 211OC helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 or toll-free at 888-600-4357 or Email us and let us know what you're looking for. We're here to help.