Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program (Virginia) — Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Who qualifies for Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Free career coaching, resume support, and job placement assistance connecting veterans to V3-certified employers. It is available to any honorably discharged veteran regardless of disability rating. You must be a Virginia resident to qualify.

Question 2

How do I apply for Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program?

Accepted Answer

Apply through the official Virginia agency at dvsv3.com (linked from this page). Required documentation typically includes: (1) DD-214 or equivalent discharge document, (2) proof of Virginia residency. For free help with the application, contact your county Veterans Service Officer (VSO).

Question 3

Does Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program stack with federal VA benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program is a Virginia state benefit administered separately from federal VA benefits. Virginia veterans can receive federal VA disability compensation, VA healthcare, GI Bill education benefits, AND any Virginia state programs they qualify for simultaneously. Some specific overlaps (e.g., state tuition assistance) may require exhausting federal benefits first; check the eligibility section above.

Question 4

Does Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program cover spouses or surviving family members?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program as listed is the veteran-directed program. Virginia administers several parallel programs for spouses, surviving spouses, and dependent children — including dependent tuition waivers, survivor benefits, and (in many states) cemetery interment rights. Eligibility for those is determined separately by family relationship and the veteran's service record. See the related-benefits section below.

Question 5

Is Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program a federal or state benefit?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program is a Virginia state-level benefit, administered by Virginia's state Department of Veterans Affairs (or partner state agency depending on benefit type). It is funded by Virginia state taxpayers and is in addition to — not instead of — any federal VA benefits a veteran qualifies for. Eligibility requires Virginia residency.

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