VA Social Workers Can Help Navigate Earned Health Benefits and Care

PHOENIX (August 20, 2026) – In the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, sometimes eligible Veterans need help navigating it and understanding how their health benefits can improve their lives. This is where social workers can help.

At VA, social workers are trained clinical professionals and can provide a range of services and support to help Veterans and their families as they navigate VA.

VA social workers support for Veterans includes assessment and planning, crisis intervention, therapy and treatment, advocacy and education, and much more.

Over 100 years of serving Veterans, VA social workers have gradually become integral to Veteran care, helping Service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors with benefits support.

Learn more: This recent VA News article shares how VA social workers provide a range of services to help Veterans and their families thrive.