VA Benefit Programs Help Families

Here is information from the VA that should be shared with not only your fellow members, but to non-member veterans in your neighborhood.

“VA benefit programs can help Veterans with life after service. But did you know spouses, children and even parents of Veterans may also be eligible for certain benefits?

Marie knows. She is the widow of an Air Force Veteran killed in the 1996 Khobar Towers terrorist bombing. Through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program, she was able to go back to school full time.

“The education benefits are incredible. I’m grateful because it truly was a lifesaver at getting me going in the right direction,” she says. “There is some comfort in knowing you can utilize your benefits and be taken care of.”

Spouses, children and parents of Veterans may be eligible to receive benefits for:

Visit Explore.VA.gov  to find more information about all VA benefits. 

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