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Veterans Benefits Newsletter

September 2025

29 Million Home Loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Aug. 26, it had guaranteed the 29 millionth home loan since the program was created in 1944, thanks in part to a 19% increase in VA home loan processing this year compared to the same time in 2024. The 29 millionth loan was guaranteed for a $235,000 home in Maryland purchased by a Navy Veteran.

VA Overpayment Scam Alert

Have you received a letter, text, or phone call claiming you owe money for a VA benefits overpayment? Before you panic, verify the authenticity of the claim by logging into your official VA.gov account to verify if you truly owe money. Stay informed and stay safe!

Learn more about fraud targeting Veterans.

VA offers construction loans for Veterans to build their dream homes

A Veterans Guide to Navigating Property Taxes and Insurance Costs

Learn more about fraud targeting Veterans.Some evidence suggests the rising cost of homeowners insurance and property is making homeownership less affordable. VA is committed to doing everything possible to keep military families fully informed about the associated costs of owning a home.

New VA-SBA Partnership Empowers Veteran Entrepreneurs

VA has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration to offer no-cost entrepreneurship training for Veterans and military spouses through programs like Boots to Business—supporting aspiring and current business owners as they transition to civilian life.

Object 96: Postcard of Veterans Vocational School

In 1918, the government created the first nationwide system of vocational training for disabled Veterans. Over the next 10 years, more than 100,000 Veterans completed training programs in every field from agriculture and manufacturing to business and photography.

Read more about Object 96 in the History of VA in 100 Objects digital exhibit.

End-of-Life Planning

Talking about end-of-life planning is never easy, but it’s essential. VA provides a variety of benefits and services to help Veterans and their loved ones prepare. From life insurance to burial costs, learn how you can plan ahead with VA benefits.

Protecting Education Benefits

VA wants to ensure Veterans and their beneficiaries are informed about the risks of education fraud and how to make the best decisions when using their VA Education benefits. 

Find GI Bill approved schools and compare benefits with the GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

IAVA is a small, innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the newest generation of veterans. It is with the help of committed supporters and volunteers that we are able to reach our mission of improving the lives of 2.4 million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.

Need a copy of your military records? 

Submit a military records request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website. Here's how to submit a request for your records.

Upcoming Events

Sep. 17 – Wellness Wednesday | Financial Mistakes to Avoid

Oct. 15 – Wellness Wednesday | Fundamentals of Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney
Nov. 19 – Wellness Wednesday | What You Should Know About Life Insurance

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