Veterans benefits are the programs that support people who have served in the military and their families. The Department of Veterans Affairs runs most of them, and the Department of Defense handles others, including TRICARE health coverage, military life insurance, and help with the move to civilian life. Benefits cover health care, education, burial, survivors, and more.
People usually bring questions about who qualifies, how to enroll in health coverage, and how military and veteran programs differ. They also ask about education benefits, life insurance, survivor benefits, funeral honors and burial rights, and how coverage continues after retirement or a move.
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