You Served. Now It’s Time to Get What You’ve Earned.
After service, many veterans are left asking: What now?
This guide gives you the answers — and the support — you’ve earned.
This guide gives you the answers — and the support — you’ve earned.
From tax-free income to tuition for your kids, here’s what to know — and how to take the next step.
Why Veterans Benefits Exist
After serving your country, you earned more than a thank-you — you earned access to resources designed to support your health, income, education, and family well-being.
Veterans benefits exist to:
- Compensate for service-connected disabilities
- Provide healthcare access
- Offer education and career transition support
- Assist spouses and dependents
- Ensure long-term financial stability for you and your family
These benefits are not handouts—they are entitlements based on your service, sacrifice, and commitment.
How Much Money Are You Missing?
2025 Monthly Payment Estimate
Rates reflect official 2025 compensation tables published by the VA. Additional monthly compensation is available for qualifying dependents
(such as spouse, children, or parents).
Example: A veteran rated at 100% with a spouse and two children receives $4,166.91/month in base compensation. This can increase further with additional dependents or Aid and Attendance eligibility.
Unsure What You’re Eligible For?
Not sure if you’re rated correctly or missing benefits?
What Dependents Can Receive
Veterans benefits also support your spouse, children, and sometimes dependent parents.
Dependent Benefits May Include:
- Monthly compensation increases based on your VA rating and number of dependents
- Chapter 35 (DEA) education benefits for children and spouses
- Healthcare coverage through CHAMPVA (for eligible dependents)
- Survivor benefits (DIC) for spouses and children if a veteran dies from a service connected condition
These benefits can significantly support your family’s future — especially with education, healthcare, and housing.
Example: A 70% disabled veteran with a spouse and two kids may receive over $1,995/month, plus CHAMPVA healthcare and potential tuition benefits.
State-by-State Veterans Benefits
Your location can unlock extra benefits — but most veterans don’t know what their state actually offers.
Here are just a few examples many states include:
- Property tax relief for disabled veterans
- Free tuition for children or dependents
- Free hunting, fishing, and park access
- Business license waivers and grants
- State-run veterans homes or emergency housing
Want to explore every benefit available in your state?
Download the State-by-State Veterans Benefits Snapshot
Prefer to talk it through?
Book your free benefits review call — we’ll walk you through your exact situation.
Book your free benefits review call — we’ll walk you through your exact situation.
Let’s Walk You Through It — Together
“I didn’t know I was missing out on $1,000+ a month until Helping The Brave helped me figure it out.”
— Marcus, U.S. Army Veteran
— Marcus, U.S. Army Veteran
You don’t need to figure this out alone.
Every veteran’s path is different — and what you qualify for depends on your unique service, rating, and family situation. That’s why we start with a personal, no-pressure conversation.
Here’s what we’ll do together:
- Review your current VA disability rating (or help you file for the first time)
- Uncover additional compensation and state-level perks
- Guide you through appeals, increases, or dependent updates
- Make sure your spouse and kids are supported too