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If you or a relative served in any branch of the U.S. military, you may be eligible for certain financial, medical and educational benefits. Obtaining these veterans' benefits requires some research and paperwork. The Department of Veterans Affairs breaks down the entitlements into several categories: Health Benefits and Services The 1996 Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act allowed for uniform payment of "needed" inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Find out if you're eligible, then apply with the 10-10EZ. Find the VA Medical Center nearest you with the Facilities Directory. Home Loan Guaranty Services This program can help eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel purchase a home. Check out eligibility for: Purchase Loans and Cash-Out Refinance Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan Native American Direct Loan Program Adapted Housing Grants. Educational Benefits There is a wide range of educational benefits available to service persons, their families and their dependents. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Find out how to qualify for this program and others here. Vocational Rehab and Employment Services For the past 80 years, this division has provided job placement and independent living assistance for disabled veterans. Find out if you are eligible and apply online for benefits. Compensation and Pension Benefits If you suffered a disability or injury during your service, you may be eligible for service-connected compensation. A non-service connected pension is available for those who meet eligibility and demonstrate need. View the fact sheets for more information. Burial and Memorial Benefits The National Cemetery Administration operates more than 100 national cemeteries. There are also state cemeteries, which generally have residency requirements. If you are eligible, you are entitled to a no-cost burial site in one of these cemeteries, a government headstone or marker and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. Read the Frequently Asked Questions to learn how to request a burial flag and prepare for burial.    --- M. Magnarelli View more articles, issues, questions or lists.

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