Before you transition out of the military, it’s hard to understand how the process will play out. And when it comes to VA benefits, care and services, it all feels so… complex. That’s why VA designed a clear and concise guide to your future benefits: VA’s Know Before You Go Workbook.

The Know Before You Go Workbook empowers transitioning service members and their families to make timely, informed decisions about VA benefits and services. 

While VA’s Benefits and Services course’s interactive participant’s guide provides comprehensive information, Know Before You Go focuses on essential, time-sensitive tasks and organizes them by transition milestones. It serves as a personalized roadmap for accessing benefits, reducing information overload and ensuring deadlines are met.

Start by entering your separation or retirement date so the workbook can calculate deadlines. Use the timeline sections to track tasks such as applying for VA healthcare, filing disability claims and updating contact information. Refer to QR codes (within the Workbook) for quick access to VA resources.

Check out the Know Before You Go  Workbook to learn more about how VA can help make your transition to civilian life a smooth one.