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Homeless Veterans
Many Veterans face challenges throughout their lives that may lead them to lose their home, eventually becoming homeless. VA recognizes that every homeless Veteran's story is different, including their specific needs to help them get back into permanent and stable housing. There are many VA benefits that may support your specific needs, so it is important you know what benefits you may be eligible for.
VA Benefits
Homeless Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. See our Veterans page for an overview of the benefits available to all Veterans.
VA Benefits for Homeless Veterans
Health Care
The VA Health Care Network provides care to Veterans across the nation at VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers. Many of these facilities offer health care programs for homeless Veterans, including mental health services.
Learn more about health care and mental health services for homeless Veterans.
Housing Assistance
There are many federal housing programs that can support homeless Veterans and their families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) partner to provide permanent, supportive housing and treatment services for homeless Veterans.
Learn more about HUD-VASH.
Employment Assistance
VA has many employment and training programs that provide homeless Veterans and Veterans at-risk of homelessness the opportunity to return to healthy, productive lifestyles within their communities.
Learn more about VA employment programs.
Foreclosure Assistance
If you have a VA loan but are having trouble making your mortgage payments, it is very important that you take steps to avoid a foreclosure. VA may be able to help.
Learn more about Foreclosure Assistance.
How to Apply
There are many paths to eligibility, and applying is the best way to know if you qualify. Generally, Servicemembers, Veterans, and families can apply for VA benefits using one of the methods below.
- Apply online using VA.gov, OR
- Work with an accredited representative or agent, OR
- In person at the nearest VA medical center or clinic, OR
- By calling the toll-free hotline: 800-698-2411, OR
- Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. You can find your regional office on our Facility Locator page.
File your claim using an Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ). Print the form, fil it out and send it to:
Department of Veteran Affairs
Claims Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444
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