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You Served Your Country.
Now Claim What's Yours.

Most veterans leave thousands on the table each year in unclaimed benefits. VET-SYNC is your free, no-strings-attached navigator to every benefit, secret, and resource you've earned through your service.

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Disability Rating Level

VA disability compensation rates for 2026. Rates vary based on your combined rating, dependent status, and special circumstances.

VETERAN DISCOUNTS & PERKS

Hidden Coupons, Discounts & Travel Perks

Discover exclusive discounts and special offers available to you as a veteran. From travel and dining to shopping and financial services, we've compiled the best deals you should know about.

Travel & Lodging17
Space-A Military Flights 100% FREE
FREE standby flights worldwide for 100% P&T or military retirees
ID RequiredRetirees Only
Amtrak 10% OFF
Year-round military discount on train fares
ID Required
United Airlines UP TO 20% OFF
Military fare discounts and extra baggage allowance
Online
Delta Airlines Discounted Fares
Military fares plus free checked bags for eligible service members
Online
American Airlines Military Discount
Military discounts and free checked bags
Online
Southwest Airlines Free Checked Bags
Free checked bags for military/veterans on all flights
ID Required
Hilton Hotels UP TO 25% OFF
Military discount on rooms worldwide
ID RequiredOnline
Marriott Hotels 15-25% OFF
Government/military rate on select properties
Online
Wyndham Hotels UP TO 20% OFF
Military discount program available worldwide
ID Required
Choice Hotels Military Rate
Varies by location and brand (Quality, Comfort Inn, Clarion, etc.)
ID Required
IHG Hotels UP TO 25% OFF
Holiday Inn, InterContinental, and other IHG brands
ID Required
Best Western UP TO 15% OFF
Military rate on participating properties
ID Required
National Parks LIFETIME FREE
FREE lifetime Access Pass for all national parks (any rating)
ID Required
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UP TO 10% OFF
Military discount on car rentals
ID Required
Hertz Military Discount
Military discounts plus CDP codes for renters
ID Required
Royal Caribbean Military Discount
Military discount on select cruise sailings
Online
Carnival Cruise Military Rates
Special military rates on select sailings
Online
Retail & Shopping15
Home Depot 10% OFF
Military discount in-store only (up to $400/year cap)
In-StoreID Required
Lowe's 10% OFF
Military discount available in-store and online
In-StoreOnlineID Required
Target Circle Card
No standard military discount but Circle offers exclusive deals
In-StoreOnline
Nike 10% OFF
Military discount available online
OnlineID.me
Under Armour 20% OFF
Military discount online via ID.me verification
OnlineID.me
Adidas 20% OFF
Military discount online via SheerID verification
OnlineSheerID
Columbia Sportswear 10% OFF
Military discount on outdoor apparel and gear
Online
The North Face 10% OFF
Military discount online via ID.me
OnlineID.me
Apple Military Pricing
Military pricing through Apple EPP program (varies by product)
Online
Dell UP TO 30% OFF
Military discounts on Dell.com/military
Online
Costco $30 Gift Card
Free $30 gift card with new military membership
Membership
Sam's Club Military Offers
Discounted membership offers for military members
Membership
USAA Shopping Cash Back
Earn cash back on purchases through USAA portal
USAA Members
GovX UP TO 60% OFF
Military exclusive pricing on hundreds of brands
OnlineID Required
Armed Forces Gear Military Discount
Ongoing military apparel discounts
OnlineIn-Store
Dining & Restaurants12
Applebee's FREE MEAL
Free meal on Veterans Day (11/11)
Veterans Day Only
Chili's FREE MEAL
Free meal on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Starbucks FREE COFFEE
Free tall coffee on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Denny's FREE MEAL
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Golden Corral FREE DINNER
Free dinner on Veterans Day (Military Appreciation Night)
Veterans Day Only
IHOP FREE PANCAKES
Free Red, White & Blue pancakes on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Olive Garden FREE ENTRÉE
Free entrée on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Red Lobster FREE APPETIZER
Free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Cracker Barrel FREE DESSERT
Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Buffalo Wild Wings FREE WINGS
Free 10 boneless wings on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Hooters FREE MEAL
Free meal with military ID on Veterans Day
Veterans Day OnlyID Required
Texas Roadhouse FREE LUNCH
Free lunch voucher on Veterans Day
Veterans Day Only
Entertainment & Recreation10
Disney World/Land Military Discount
Armed Forces Salute tickets for discounted multi-day admissions
ID Required
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens FREE for Vets
FREE admission for veterans plus family discounts
ID Required
Legoland FREE for Vets
Free admission for veterans plus 50% off family members
ID Required
AMC Theatres Military Discount
Military discount varies by location
In-StoreID Required
Regal Cinemas Military Discount
Military discount at select locations
In-StoreID Required
Six Flags Military Discount
Military discounts on tickets and season passes
OnlineID Required
Hunting & Fishing Licenses Free/Reduced
Free or reduced hunting and fishing licenses in most states
State Program
National Parks LIFETIME FREE
FREE lifetime Access Pass to all national parks
ID Required
USS Midway Museum FREE Entry
Free admission for active/retired military with ID
ID Required
Intrepid Museum FREE for Vets
Free admission for veterans with military ID
ID Required
Auto & Transportation8
GEICO UP TO 15% OFF
Military discount on auto insurance
OnlinePhone
USAA Auto Insurance $700+ Savings
Exclusive military rates available to military families
ExclusiveMembers Only
Ford Military Bonus
Military Appreciation Bonus Cash ($500-$1,000)
Dealerships
GM Military Discount Below MSRP
Below MSRP pricing for veterans
Dealerships
Toyota Military Rebate
Military rebate on new models (typically $500)
Dealerships
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram Military Bonus
$500 military bonus cash toward purchase
Dealerships
Jiffy Lube Military Discount
Various military discounts available at locations
In-StoreID Required
AutoZone 10% OFF
Military discount varies by location
In-StoreID Required
Home & Utilities8
VA Home Loan $0 DOWN
Zero down, no PMI, competitive rates for eligible veterans
VA Loan
Sherwin-Williams 10% OFF
Military discount on paints and stains
In-StoreID Required
AT&T 25% OFF
25% off wireless plans for veterans
OnlineID Required
T-Mobile Military Plans
Military plans starting at $55/mo (Magenta Military)
Online
Verizon UP TO $25/MO OFF
Military discount on wireless plans per line
OnlineID Required
ADT Security Military Discount
Military discount on home security systems
OnlinePhone
Spectrum No Data Caps
No data caps plus discounted plans for military members
Online
SimpliSafe Military Discount
Military discount on home security systems
Online
Tech & Telecom8
Microsoft UP TO 10% OFF
Military discount on Surface products and Xbox
Online
Samsung UP TO 30% OFF
Military discount program on select devices
Online
HP UP TO 30% OFF
Military discount on HP.com/military
Online
Lenovo UP TO 30% OFF
Military discount program on computers
Online
Adobe Creative Cloud Education Route
No standard discount but check education benefits pathway
GI Bill
Spotify Premium FREE
Free Spotify Premium for active duty in some programs
Limited
YouTube Premium Discounted Rate
Discounted rate via military plans
Online
Norton/LifeLock Military Discount
Military discount on cybersecurity and identity protection
Online
Financial & Insurance8
USAA EXCLUSIVE
Banking, insurance, investments exclusive to military families
Members Only
Navy Federal Credit Union Exclusive
Military banking with low rates and exclusive perks
Members Only
Pentagon Federal Credit Union Military Banking
Military banking benefits and perks
Members Only
H&R Block FREE TAX FILING
Free online tax filing for military members
OnlineMilitary Only
TurboTax FREE FILING
Free filing for E-1 to E-5 enlisted members
OnlineEnlisted Only
Military OneSource FREE TAX PREP
FREE tax preparation assistance for military members
Active Duty
Veterans United VA Home Loan
VA home loan specialist (no lender fees in many cases)
Online
Armed Forces Insurance Exclusive
Military exclusive property and casualty insurance
Exclusive
Education & Career8
GI Bill (Post-9/11) Full Tuition
Full tuition coverage plus housing stipend and book allowance
Eligibility Based
VR&E (Chapter 31) FREE Training
Free career training if service-connected disability exists
Disability Required
Federal Hiring Preference 5-10 Point Boost
Veterans get hiring preference on federal jobs
USAJOBS
LinkedIn Premium 1 Year FREE
Free LinkedIn Premium for veterans transitioning careers
Transition Program
Syracuse IVMF FREE Programs
Free entrepreneurship programs for veterans
Online
Coursera Free Courses
Free courses for veterans (select programs)
Online
Google Career Certificates Scholarships
Scholarships available for veterans in career transition
Online
Amazon Military Apprenticeship Paid
Paid apprenticeships and training programs for veterans
Online Application
Health & Wellness8
VA Healthcare Free/Low-Cost
Free or low-cost healthcare based on priority group
Eligibility Based
CVS Health Military Discount
Veteran discount on select health products
In-StoreOnline
Walgreens Balance Rewards
No standard discount but Balance Rewards program benefits
In-Store
GNC 15% OFF
Military discount on supplements and wellness products
In-StoreOnline
Planet Fitness FREE Summer
Free summer membership for military teens
Summer Program
Peloton Military Discount
Military discount on hardware and membership
Online
BetterHelp Financial Aid
Financial aid available for veterans seeking therapy
Online Therapy
Headspace FREE for All Vets
Free meditation and mindfulness app access for all veterans
AppID Required
SECRETS MOST VETERANS DON'T KNOW

Hidden Benefits That Could Change Your Life

The VA system is complex. Veterans often miss out on thousands in benefits because they don't know about these lesser-known programs. We're here to reveal them.

TDIU (Individual Unemployability)

If your service-connected disabilities prevent you from working, you may qualify for TDIU — paid at the 100% rate even if your combined rating is less than 100%. Most veterans don't know this exists.

Learn More

Aid & Attendance (A&A)

If you need help with daily living activities due to a service-connected disability, you may qualify for Aid & Attendance — a substantial monthly increase. This includes housebound benefits.

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CRSC (Combat-Related Special Compensation)

Military retirees can receive BOTH full military retirement AND VA disability compensation. Most retirees don't file for this, losing thousands annually.

Learn More

Presumptive Conditions

Certain conditions are PRESUMED to be service-connected (PTSD, burn pit exposure, Agent Orange, etc.). You don't need medical proof if your condition is presumptive.

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Effective Date Backdating

You may be entitled to backpay if your claim is approved. The effective date can sometimes be backdated to your separation or first diagnosis date.

Learn More

VR&E (Chapter 31)

If your disability creates an employment barrier, VR&E pays for job training, retraining, or education — completely free. Many veterans with 20%+ ratings qualify.

Learn More
VA DISABILITY CALCULATOR

Calculate Your Exact Compensation

Get a detailed breakdown of your 2026 VA disability compensation including base pay, dependent additions, and special monthly compensation. All rates verified from VA.gov.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

More Ways We Can Help

Comprehensive guides, tools, and references for navigating your VA benefits.

VA Disability Ratings Guide

Complete breakdown of each disability rating percentage, what qualifies, and what you'll receive at each tier.

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Benefits Calculator

Calculate your estimated monthly benefit based on your rating and family situation instantly.

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Hidden Benefits

Discover lesser-known VA benefits like TDIU, A&A, CRSC, and more that could increase your compensation.

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Perks & Discounts

Access hundreds of verified discounts from major companies, airlines, hotels, and more.

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Official VA Portal

Access your official VA account, check claim status, upload documents, and manage your benefits online.

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Get Help

Questions? Contact our veteran advocates or call the VA benefits hotline for personalized assistance.

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