For: newly-separated veteran (within ~12 months of separation).
Most veterans qualify for at least Priority Group 5 healthcare; many never enroll. Free.
VA eligibility quick-check → VA Form 10-10EZ →Locks in your effective date — even if you file the formal claim months later, back-pay accrues from the ITF date.
VA Form 21-0966 — Intent to File →CVSOs file claims at NO COST and have institutional knowledge of local VA office quirks.
Find a free CVSO →Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) gives 36 months of education + housing allowance.
VA Form 22-1990 — GI Bill application →Required for almost every benefit application. Get extra certified copies for state DMV (vet designator), bank, etc.
Records access guide →One call returns nearest VA, CVSOs, mental health, housing, employment, plus tract demographics.
Search by ZIP code →These step-by-step guides are curated by Wounded Warriors / Warriors Fund (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741). Each step links to the relevant VA form, free CVSO directory, or crisis resource so a veteran can move from question to concrete next-action in minutes. Free under CC-BY 4.0. Browse all playbooks →