A program between the VA and NCI that offers specialized clinical trials for veterans with cancer, giving them easier and quicker access to new cutting edge treatments.

A program for veterans in which the VA will find suitable clinical trials and facilitate communication/record-sharing with the veterans’ other doctors and healthcare agencies to ensure a smooth enrollment process.

This program helps people navigate TRICARE and VA healthcare systems by providing a case manager and healthcare navigator to help with TRICARE/VA healthcare systems and with non-clinical needs, respectively.

An explainer of a 2024 law that expanded the range of presumptive health conditions for veterans with toxic exposures and veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post 9/11 eras, and what this means in terms of coverage for veterans with these conditions.

A list of resources for veterans with glioblastoma that the VA will provide and how to get them.

A guide by veteran disability attorneys on how a brain cancer diagnosis affects disability ratings, how the rating may change after treatment, how that differs from malignant to benign tumors, how the VA rates different residual symptoms, and how to get a VA rating for brain cancer.

A list of resources for veterans with cancer — both those insured and uninsured

A nonprofit that provides free support to disabled veterans and their families, including transportation to medical appointments, help receiving VA benefits, help with employment, and support with transition to civilian life.

If brain cancer causes a specific disability rating, the VA is required to provide Special Monthly Compensation, which differs in rate depending on family situation and disability rating.

The Fisher House Foundation runs a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay while a loved one is receiving treatment. These are free of charge. Homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide. They are close to the medical center or hospital they serve, and have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Also available is the Hero Miles program. This uses donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of ill service members. The Hotels for Heroes program uses donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels.

An organization that provides free, private flights for injured or disabled U.S. military veterans so they can get to medical centers, retreats, and morale-boosting events.

The VA offers two programs for veterans receiving treatment in VA healthcare facilities — one allows veterans to request free rides, and the other offers reimbursements for travel expenses.

Information about how the PACT Act affects veterans with specific health concerns (including brain cancer) who served in different areas/times; also offers free consultations for further questions.

An overview of the expanded list of presumptive cancers, as well as links to apply for VA healthcare and file for disability compensation.

Information about each TERA and the presumptive cancers it is linked to in the PACT Act, as well as a list of the documents each veteran needs to apply for healthcare benefits, with links for more information about each.

List of support groups from the VA for different illnesses.

Specific support groups for veterans facing health conditions and their families/friends/care-partners; two offered — one called Veterans Healthcare Navigation and the other called Veterans Speaking Freely.

• **For both U.S. and non-U.S. veterans

Private Facebook group with almost 1,000 members for veterans with cancer.

Provides clinical services, resources, and financial assistance to family caregivers of veterans in the VA healthcare system; the program is divided into two parts: the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) for all veteran caregivers, and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), which offers advanced financial and healthcare benefits for those caring for veterans with severe health concerns.

Resources for military veteran caregivers about a variety of topics, including finances, mental health, peer support mentoring, respite, and downloadable recipes/cookbooks

Programming, education, support groups, mentors, and trainings for caregivers of U.S. military veterans.

Free mental health centers for eligible veterans, family members, and service members — do not need to be using VA healthcare to access them; the centers offer individual and group counseling, bereavement counseling, couples and family counseling, and more.

Call and chat line for veterans, service members, and their families who are dealing with mental health challenges.

Organization aimed at improving the mental and physical wellbeing of post-9/11 injured, ill, or wounded veterans and families — offers a free and personalized mental health screening followed by recommendations to mental health programs to meet the veteran’s specific needs; also offers free mental health workshops, services, and programming.

Page from the VA about hospice and palliative care, with key points and additional resources, as well as contact information and VA hours of service to learn more.

A guide on hospice care specifically targeted for veterans, with information on VA benefits; this hospice center has trained workers that address end-of-life care issues that are specific to veterans and partners with local VA locations.

Information on caring for veterans, categorized by conflict, population, and specific needs, different VA benefits and how to access them, and tips for caregivers.

Offers free guides, webinars, location-specific resources, interactive toolkits, legal explainers, and a Legal & Financial Navigation Program with one-on-one help.

A database of information for veterans with information on service and cancer risk, lowering the risk, navigating cancer as a veteran, and resources.

A guide on VA resources, emotional/social support, and information on personalized care plans for veterans with cancer.