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See what your VA rating may unlock.

Choose your rating, add a few details, and get a simple list of benefits with direct links to learn more.

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Use the rating on your VA decision.Your selections stay in this browser. This tool explains benefit pathways; it does not predict a rating or decide eligibility.

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Benefits to explore

Based on a 0% rating. Open any benefit for a plain-language explanation and official link.

4 pathways
HealthVA health careApply and let VA assign the priority groupDetails

A 0% service-connected rating can still matter. VA says care for a rated service-connected condition does not require a copay, while broader enrollment and costs depend on service, income, and other factors.

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FamilyVALifeA service-connected rating can open an application pathDetails

VA says Veterans age 80 or younger with any service-connected rating, including 0%, may apply. Special timing rules apply after age 80, and coverage requires premiums.

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Education and workPost-9/11 GI BillEducation benefits depend on qualifying service, not your disability percentageDetails

The Post-9/11 GI Bill can help with tuition, housing, books, and certain training costs. Your benefit tier depends on qualifying active-duty service and other eligibility rules, so VA determines it separately from your disability rating.

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Access and housingCommissary, exchange, and certain MWR accessService-connected status may provide accessDetails

VA and DoD guidance describes access for Veterans whose VHIC shows SERVICE CONNECTED, including ratings from 0% to 90%. Installation enrollment, identity, security screening, and local procedures still apply.

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These are starting points based on the information selected. VA and each responsible agency make the final eligibility decision. A 100% rating and P&T are not the same. Review VA's guidance.