What does VA mean in states?

State veterans' programs vary in how they define VA eligibility. Some states work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to manage a single list of eligible individuals who served in the armed forces during a certain war. Others work with the VA to determine eligibility on an individual basis.

What does VA mean in Tennessee?

Veterans Affairs is the federal agency that provides services to veterans and their families. As you've probably heard, Tennessee has three VAs: Veterans Affairs Tennessee in Nashville, Veterans Centers of Excellence in Memphis and Clarksville, and Veterans Service Centers in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Greeneville.

What does VA mean in California?

VA eligibility is different from state-level veterans’ benefits. If you decide you want to file with the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive assistance, you won’t automatically be eligible. That’s because you have to meet the state requirements as well.

What does VA mean in Texas?

Texas veterans who served in the armed forces may have eligibility for VA benefits through the Texas Veterans Commission. Veterans who served in the armed forces between October 7, 2001 and May 22, 2009 and have a service-connected disability that is 30% or more related to service may be eligible to receive compensation, also known as service-connected compensation.

What does VA mean in Colorado?

The Department of Veterans Affairs is a division of the federal government charged with providing health care to eligible veterans and their families. The initials VAs in the organization stand for Veterans Affairs. It is also known as the VA Healthcare system. It offers nearby healthcare options to veterans living in the United States and its territories.