Serving the military community with a faster, easier way to access benefits you earned with your service.


REDEEM web app coming soon on mobile and desktop!

R.E.D.E.E.M. your earned military benefits

From service to support, simplified

REDEEM your earned benefits

  • Real Estate/Housing

  • Education

  • Disability compensation

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Employment

  • Miscellaneous benefits

Connect with veteran support

Get help from trusted Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives for jobs, health, housing, and more.

Save benefits to your guide

Keep important benefits in one spot to revisit or share anytime.

Meet our veteran-led team

Co-founder

Director of Business Development

Mirtha Villarreal (ARMY)

Co-founder

Director of Operations

Rosalio Altamirano (USMC)

Development Partner

KRUTSCH Design

A veteran-owned small business

 FAQs

  • An app developed by two military personal to provide one-stop-shop veteran resources for earned benefits. The app provides support services, education, and videos on which benefits are available on the process to apply for the following benefits:

    • Real estate and housing

    • Education

    • Disability claims

    • Employment

    • Entrepreneurship

    • Miscellaneous

  • Not directly, but some content will be provided by the VA.gov website.

  • On this website under the listed names.

Privacy & Data Protection

  • REDEEM does not store any personal or medical information. Using ID.me Information is retained by the VA which complies with HIPAA, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and Privacy Act requirements. All data is encrypted and stored in secure government systems.

  • Only authorized VA personnel and providers directly involved in your care can access your records. You can manage permissions through My HealtheVet. REDEEM is a conduit to the VA web system.

  • The VA provides a range of services for veterans, including health care, disability compensation, pension programs, education and training, home loans, burial benefits, and more.

  • Eligibility depends on factors such as length and type of service, discharge status, and specific benefit requirements. Generally, veterans with active duty service, National Guard or Reserve members, and in some cases, dependents and survivors may qualify.

Support & Resources

  • Use the VA Facility Locator tool on VA.gov to find hospitals, clinics, and offices near you, or the GPS enabled feature on the REDEEM app.

  • Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), VA call centers, and online support resources are available to help you understand and apply for your benefits.

Veteran Service Officer vs. Veteran Service Organization

  • A Veteran Service Officer is a trained, accredited individual who helps veterans, service members, and their families apply for and manage VA benefits. This is typically a government employee at the County or State level.

    • They personally assist with claims, paperwork, and appeals.

    • They provide one-on-one guidance at no cost.

    • They act as your advocate when dealing with the VA.

  • A Veteran Service Organization is a nonprofit or government-recognized group that supports veterans through advocacy, benefits assistance, community programs, and resources. Examples include:

    • American Legion

    • Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

    • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

    • AMVETS

    • Marine Corps League

    These organizations employ or sponsor Veteran Service Officers to help veterans with claims and benefits. For a list of Congressionally Charted VSO’s go to:
    https://veterans.house.gov/resources-for-veterans/veterans-service-organizations.htm

  • No, both provide services free of charge.

  • Veteran Service Officer (Person) - An individual advocate trained and accredited by the VA.

    Veteran Service Organization (Group) - A nonprofit or government-recognized organization that provides support and resources.