Additional Support

eBenefits

eBenefits is a central location for veterans, service members, and their families to research, find, access, and, in time, manage their benefits and personal information. eBenefits offers users a personalized dashboard, available after creating a user account, that provides quick access to eBenefits tools. Using eBenefits tools allows the completion of various tasks including: applying for benefits, downloading a DD 214, and viewing benefits status. In addition, eBenefits includes a catalog of links to other sites that provide information about military and Veteran benefits.

U.S. House of Representatives

The official website of the U.S. House of Representatives helps veterans locate their members of congress. All congressional offices provide constituent services to veterans in their respective districts. Congressional offices have experts who can help veterans with the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Education, and Veterans Administration (VA) to name a few. Some the most common requests come from veterans about their VA benefits, including pensions, medical, and medals.

Madison Street Veterans Association

The Madison Street Veterans Association is a peer-run group of homeless and formerly homeless veterans offering personal, individualized service, basic resources, community and advocacy for all veterans. The organization offers information and support for veterans who are homeless or in need. They offer services to assist with benefits, education, employment, and permanent housing. Twice a month a mobile outreach unit supplies homeless veterans with blankets, clothing, hygiene kits, food and water.