2. Who is eligible for veterans’ benefits from the
Department of Veteran Affairs? Generally
speaking, certain members of the military with
an honorable discharge are eligible for VA
benefits. The same applies to National Guard
members. Veterans in prison or on parole are
not eligible, and no veteran with an
unresolved felony warrant is eligible for
benefits.
3. Spouses of qualified veterans are also
eligible for benefits, including health care,
burial costs, and career benefits. Spouses of
veterans may also be eligible for benefits if
they were married to a veteran. Dependents
of qualified veterans may also be eligible for
benefits.
4. About the Author: Galen Maddy is an
entrepreneur in Carlsbad, California, and the
founder of The Veteran's Friend, a service
that helps veterans understand and claim
their benefits.