About a quarter of the nation's population, approximately 70 million people, are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans." (U.S. Department of VA)
Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website for information about federal VA benefits, and visit our office to discuss your eligibility, apply for benefits, and answer any questions you may have.
Federal - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Direct Links
Compensation & Pension
Survivor Benefits
Medical Benefits
- VA Medical Care
- CHAMPVA
Health care benefits program for eligible spouses or widows.
- TRICARE
Medical and dental programs for active duty service members and retirees of the seven uniformed services, their family members, survivors and others who are registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
- My HealtheVet
VA's new online gateway to veteran health benefits and services with access to trusted health information, links to Federal and VA benefits and resources, personal health journal and online VA perscription refills.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Education (GI Bill) l Phone 1.888.442.4551
Home Loan Guaranty Program
Life Insurance
Burial & Memorials
State - Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Direct Links
The MN Dept of Veterans Affairs assists Minnesota’s 410,000 veterans and their dependents to obtain the benefits and services provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, formerly called the Veterans Administration. No fee is charged for any service provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, except as specifically noted.
Financial Assistance - State Soldiers Association
Financial Help - Displaced Homeowners Housing Grant
Community Based Counseling - CORE
Education
MN Vet Employment Representatives
Market Value Exclusion on Homesteads of Disabled Veterans l MN Department of Revenue l Ramsey County
Minnesota Combat Veteran Tax Credit
Minnesota Veterans Homes
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
Bronze Star Markers
Complete State Benefits & Programs Listing
Hunger Solutions - Minnesota Food Helpline, a statewide, toll-free number that provides information and resources to Minnesotans at risk of hunger and those that serve them.
More Information l Website
Ramsey County
On March 7, 2008, the Governor signed into law the Omnibus Technical Corrections Tax bill. This bill had a provision which provides full or partial valuation property tax exclusion for homesteads of disabled veterans with a disability rating of 70 percent or greater, as determined by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. More information on eligibility and application process and timelines.
Other Information
Important Changes to Priority Group 8 Eligibility for Healthcare Services at VA Medical Centers
On June 15, 2009, VA amended its regulations to expand enrollment of certain Veterans with higher income. Under this new provision, VA is enrolling Priority Group 8 Veterans whose income does not exceed the new VA National Income Thresholds. This change does not open enrollment to all Priority 8 Veterans. calculator
Benefit Expiration Dates - Did you know that many of your VA benefits have an expiration date? If not you are not alone, most veterans aren't aware of their benefits, let alone that many of them can expire. Although these deadlines are generally set in stone, the VA has provisions to wave them if you have a legitimate reason for not applying before the given deadlines. These may include health and disability issues. However the VA will not waive a time limit for not knowing the deadline for your benefits. Examples of common VA benefits and their time limits (pdf)
Requesting Military Service Records and Medical Records for Veterans and their families.
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