VA Healthcare Enrollment
BenefitsComprehensive medical care including primary care, mental health services, preventive care, and specialty services for eligible veterans.
- All veterans
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Wisconsin Veterans Portal
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Veterans in Wisconsin: you may be missing $23,400 per year in benefits. Use the tools below to find out.
25 BRAVO indexes every veteran resource across all 5 B.R.A.V.O. pillars — benefits, resources, advocacy, voice, and opportunity — for Wisconsin veterans and their families.
Est. unclaimed value in Wisconsin
$320,400 / year per veteran
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- Average veteran leaves $12,000/year in unclaimed benefits on the table
- Only 40% of eligible veterans are enrolled in VA healthcare
- Veterans with disabilities are entitled to retroactive pay dating to discharge
- Post-9/11 GI Bill covers tuition, housing, and books at thousands of schools
- 988 Press 1 — Veterans Crisis Line available 24/7/365
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VA Disability Compensation
BenefitsMonthly tax-free payments for disabilities connected to your military service. Average payout for a 60% rating is over $1,300/month.
- All veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
BenefitsTuition, housing allowance, and book stipend for approved education programs — up to 36 months of benefits for qualifying service members.
- All veterans
VA Home Loan Guarantee
OpportunityZero down payment, no private mortgage insurance, competitive interest rates. A lifetime benefit — use it multiple times for home purchases and refinances.
- All veterans
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)
OpportunityEducation and employment services for veterans with service-connected disabilities — covers tuition, books, tools, and living allowance.
- All veterans
Veterans Pension Program
BenefitsNeed-based financial assistance for wartime veterans with limited income and assets, including housebound and Aid & Attendance benefits.
- All veterans
SGLI / VGLI Life Insurance
BenefitsServicemembers Group Life Insurance and Veterans Group Life Insurance — convert your SGLI to VGLI within 1 year and 120 days of separation.
- All veterans
SBA Veteran Business Loans & Resources
OpportunitySBA loans, grants, and free mentorship through SCORE and Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) for veteran entrepreneurs.
- All veterans
American Legion — Claims Assistance
AdvocacyFree VA claims assistance, legal representation, and accredited service officer help through the largest veterans service organization in America.
- All veterans
DAV — Disabled American Veterans
AdvocacyFree transportation to VA medical appointments, benefits assistance, and employment resources for disabled veterans and their families.
- All veterans
WDVA Benefits Counseling
ResourcesFree VA claims assistance, benefits counseling, emergency grants, and county veterans service officer support through Wisconsin DVA.
- Veterans with Wisconsin residency
Wisconsin Property Tax Credit for Veterans
BenefitsProperty tax credit for Wisconsin veterans with service-connected disabilities of 100% and their surviving spouses on primary homestead.
- Veterans with Wisconsin residency
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Across all 5 B.R.A.V.O. pillars
Veterans Served
5,893,718
Wisconsin resident veterans
Wisconsin is home to approximately 5,893,718 veterans who have earned access to a wide range of federal, state, and local benefit programs. Navigating these programs can be complex — 25 BRAVO exists to remove that friction and surface every resource a veteran or their family is entitled to, at no cost.
The Wisconsin Veterans Portal on 25 BRAVO surfaces 267 validated resources organized across the B.R.A.V.O. framework — the five-pillar intelligence architecture that ensures no benefit goes unfound.
The B.R.A.V.O. Framework
- B — Benefits: Federal and state compensation, disability ratings, pension programs, and VA health care enrollment.
- R — Resources: Community organizations, nonprofits, legal aid, housing assistance, and food security programs.
- A — Advocacy: VSOs, claims support, appeals guidance, and legislative representation for veteran interests.
- V — Voice: Peer connection, storytelling platforms, mental health access, and community belonging.
- O — Opportunity: Employment, education, entrepreneurship, and career transition pathways for veterans.
Benefits range from federal programs administered through the VA to unique Wisconsin state programs that many veterans do not know they have earned. 25 BRAVO indexes both — so nothing is missed and no veteran leaves value on the table.
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is the primary state contact for veteran services in Wisconsin. Reach them directly at 800-947-8387.
State Veterans Services Contact
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
- Phone:
- 800-947-8387
- Website:
- www.dva.wi.gov
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Enter a ZIP code to find veteran resources near you in Wisconsin.
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Find Your Nearest VA Vet Center in Wisconsin
VA Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling, mental health services, and community support for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, and their families — free of charge with no VA enrollment required. Wisconsin has multiple Vet Centers available.
- Vet Center
- Mental Health
- Readjustment Counseling
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- Wisconsin DVS
Wisconsin Veterans: Know Your Accredited Service Officers
Wisconsin veteran service officers (VSOs) provide free, accredited VA claims representation at no cost. A VSO can identify benefits you may not know you qualify for and significantly improve your claim approval rate.
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Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis — 24/7/365. Call, text, or chat.
Additional crisis resources for Wisconsin are being compiled. Contact your state DVS office or call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988.
State DVS Contact
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Official state veterans services agency for Wisconsin
- Phone:
- 800-947-8387
- Address:
- 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703
- Website:
- www.dva.wi.gov
- Hours:
- Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM local time
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