Military Benefits Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions to discover which military and VA benefits you or your family may be eligible for.
10 questions · ~2 min
About This Benefits Eligibility Checker
Military service comes with a wide range of benefits, but understanding what you qualify for can be confusing. This eligibility checker helps you identify potential benefits based on your service history, discharge status, and current situation.
Benefits We Check
Frequently Asked Questions
What healthcare options are available for veterans?
VA Healthcare: Available to veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Priority based on service-connected disabilities and income.
TAMP: FREE 180-day transitional coverage after separation. Must notify TRICARE within 90 days.
CHAMPVA: Healthcare for dependents of veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled.
What GI Bill programs are available?
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): The most comprehensive option for those who served 90+ days after September 10, 2001. Covers tuition, housing allowance, and books.
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30): For those who entered service after June 30, 1985 and paid $100/month for 12 months. Must use within 10 years of discharge.
MGIB-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606): For Reserve and National Guard members with a 6-year service commitment.
How do I qualify for a VA home loan?
VA home loan eligibility requires meeting minimum service requirements: 90 days during wartime, 181 days during peacetime, or 6 years for Reservists/Guard members. You must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected disabilities may also be eligible.
What disability and compensation benefits are available?
VA Disability Compensation: Monthly tax-free payments based on your rating (0-100%). You can file even years after leaving service.
Aid and Attendance: Additional monthly payments if you need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or eating.
SAH/SHA Grants: Up to $117,000+ for home modifications like wheelchair ramps and accessible bathrooms for severely disabled veterans.
What survivor benefits are available for families?
DIC: Monthly tax-free benefits for surviving spouses, children, or parents when a veteran dies from service-connected causes.
Survivors Pension: Income-based monthly payment for surviving spouses and children of wartime veterans.
CHAMPVA: Healthcare for dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans.
DEA: Up to 45 months of education benefits for qualifying dependents.
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