Veterans Central Hub

Accessing your benefits should be easy. That's why we created VCH—so you can get the support you deserve, without the hassle.

Build Your Claim With VCH

Start logging symptoms today while we finish the Claim Maker. Use the tracker now for evidence; the Claim Maker will help you turn that history into a cleaner first draft when it launches.

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VCH Claim Maker

Organize your claim story

A separate workspace to organize service history, symptoms, evidence, and personal statement notes into a stronger first draft before you file on VA.gov.

  • Step-by-step claim prep structure
  • Connect symptoms to service events
  • Export a cleaner starting draft
Use now

VCH Symptom Tracker

Log evidence as you go

Mobile-first symptom logging for flare-ups, severity, daily impact, and family observations—then export signed PDF reports for C&P exams and claim support.

  • Track severity and frequency over time
  • Build records before you file
  • Export signed PDF reports

Who Is a Veteran?

Understanding veteran status and qualification criteria for benefits and services.

Veteran Status Requirements

A veteran is someone who served in active military service and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. To qualify for veteran status and most VA benefits, you must meet these requirements:

✅ Qualifying Service

  • • Any branch of Armed Forces
  • • Reserve/Guard on Title 10 orders
  • • 24+ months active duty (or full period called)
  • • Honorable or general discharge

ℹ️ Key Distinctions

  • • Title 10 = Federal service (counts)
  • • Title 32 = State service (doesn't count)
  • • Training only ≠ Veteran status
  • • Exceptions exist for disability/hardship

Proving Your Veteran Status

Your DD Form 214 (or NGB Form 22 for Guard/Reserve) is your primary proof of veteran status. Use it to apply for benefits through VA.gov or your local VA office.