 So what types of VA benefits are available to veterans? Well, there's a variety of benefits programs available to veterans, their dependents and survivors. Let's go over just a few. First, disability compensation exists for veterans who received or aggravated an injury or disease while serving in the military. These service-connected disabilities are rated by severity, from 0 to 100%, and compensated accordingly. Seriously disabled veterans, those with certain severe losses such as blindness or amputations, can also receive special benefits such as prosthetic equipment, adapted housing, and even a grant for an automobile. VA also offers comprehensive medical benefits, as it operates the largest healthcare system in the world designed to meet the special needs of veterans. This includes hospitalization and outpatient treatment, pharmacy access, nursing home care, prosthetics and counseling, just to name a few. The VA also has various education programs that veterans and their family members can qualify for. If you served at least 90 days after September 10, 2001, you're eligible for the Post-9-11 GI Bill, which pays for 100% of tuition at public universities and even provides a stipend for books and housing. Under certain circumstances, active-duty service members can even transfer this benefit to a dependent. Service-disabled veterans with serious employment handicaps are eligible to participate in the VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Program, which helps veterans obtain employment through vocational training, counseling, and education. And finally, there's the VA Home Loan Guarantee. Service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses can become homeowners through the Home Loan Guarantee Program, which can help you buy or adapt to home with no money down. But all these benefits are just the tip of the iceberg. To learn more, contact your nearest DAV National Service Office or visit DAV.org and click Veterans to find no-cost claims help today.