Veteran Benefits and Resources

Veterans Talking

At VFW Post 10385, we support our veterans, their families, and the community. Our Resources Page provides helpful information, tools, and support for veterans and their loved ones. Whether you need assistance with benefits, health care, or connecting with other veterans, we have you covered.

History of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has been a steadfast advocate for the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Over the years, the VFW has grown into one of the nation’s leading veterans’ organizations, continuing to represent the voices of returning service members, those currently deployed, and their families.


Commitment to Veterans and Their Families

The VFW is deeply committed to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country. This includes veterans who have fought in conflicts abroad, active duty service members in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the families who stand by them. The organization works tirelessly to provide advocacy, assistance, and services to ensure veterans receive the benefits and recognition they deserve.


Community Engagement and Advocacy

In addition to its advocacy, the VFW plays a crucial role in community engagement, organizing events, and fostering camaraderie among veterans, active duty members, and their families. The VFW provides a platform for veterans to connect, share experiences, and offer support to one another, while also serving as a powerful voice in Washington, D.C. on issues that directly affect veterans’ lives, including healthcare, benefits, and military policy.


Programs and Services for Veterans

Through various programs like education, healthcare services, employment support, and emergency relief, the VFW continues its mission to improve the lives of veterans and their families. Whether advocating for benefit reform, providing financial aid to families in need, or offering mental health support, the VFW remains dedicated to the well-being of those who have selflessly served our nation.


The VFW Community

At its core, the VFW is more than just an organization—it is a community built on the honor, sacrifice, and commitment of our nation’s veterans and service members.


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Benefits and Services

   A to Z Benefits Information
   VA Benefits Fact Sheets
    Apply for VA Benefits    
Google Resources for Veterans & Families
VA Benefits and Services
    Survivor & Dependent Benefits
    Check the status of your VA claim online
    Veteran Benefits Calculator – The American Legion
    Benefits – Military.com
    Education Benefits
    Federal Benefits for Dependents and Survivors
    National Resource Directory, Benefits & Compensation
    Life Insurance Benefits

Health Care Resources

   Health Care Benefits – VA 
   Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors (SSI)
   Community-Based VA Vet Centers
   Grand Valley State University Wounded Warrior Traumatic Brain Injury Project
   PTSD / Stress Management
   Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR)
   TRICARE Benefit Info
 Laws Protecting Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities
   VA Health Benefits
    Transition and Care Management for OEF / OIF Service Members
Synergy Home Care

Veteran Information

Historical Documents of Interest to Veterans
Locating Veterans & Service Members
Replacement Military Records
Replacement Medical Records
Replacement Military Awards & Decorations (National Archives)
Social Security Credit for Military Service (1957 – 2001)
U.S. Dept of Justice – Rights of Servicemembers and Veterans
VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Women Veterans

Burial Benefits

National Cemetery Military Burial Benefits
Types of Headstones & Markers Available

Home Loans

    VA Home Loans
Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan

Long Term Care

Aid & Attendance Benefit
Armed Forces Retirement Home, Eligibility
Family Caregiver Program for Post-9/11 Veterans
Medical Foster Care Program, Geriatrics & Extended Care

Prior-Service Medical Conditions

Agent Orange Health Care Registry Exam for Veterans
Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses
Agent Orange, Military Benefits, Military.COM
Illnesses Related to Gulf War Service
Gulf War Health Care Registry Exam for Veterans
VA Recognizes ‘Presumptive’ Illnesses in Iraq & Afghanistan
VA Compensation & Pension Benefits
VA eBenefits
VA Life Insurance
VA OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) / OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom)
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
VA Web Automated Reference Material System (WARMS)
VFW Veterans Benefits

Aid and Charity Associations

Air Force Aid Society
American Red Cross
Army Emergency Relief
Cell Phone, Government Supported
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Financial Assistance for Mortgage or Rent Payments
Help for Homeless Veterans
Homeless Vet 24 Hour Hotline 1-877-4AID VET
Homeless Veterans, VA
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Service Members Civil Relief Act – Miliatry.com
Social Security Administration online
Social Security Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
United Way, Nationwide 2-1-1 Phone Numbers
VFW Troop Support
Volunteers of America
Warrior Care, DoD & VA Resources Site
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