Welcome to the all-new Battle Buddy! Find military benefits, health care, housing, wellness tools, and more—all in one place. Chat with Sam for answers and guidance.
Battle Buddy is your companion for life after service. Get guidance, resources and support for veterans, military families and the people who stand beside them, all in one place.
CHAT WITH SAM
Meet Sam, your Battle Buddy. Ask a question in your own words, from VA claims to housing to just needing someone to talk to, and Sam helps you understand your options and find the next step.
FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES
Explore trusted resources organized by what you need:
• Local Resources: find a VSO, state veteran offices and VA facilities
• Wellness Tools: breathing techniques, therapeutic journaling and free workbooks
• Benefits & Claims: disability compensation, intent to file, claim status and discharge papers
• Health Care: VA eligibility and coverage, Medicare and medical supplies
• Housing: VA home loans and help if you need a place to stay
• Career & Education: job search, interview prep and education benefits
• Family & Caregivers: caregiver programs, Fisher House, survivor and burial benefits
• Additional Support & Discounts: national park passes, hunting and fishing licenses and more
HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
"Need help now?" puts the Veterans Crisis Line one tap away: call 988 and press 1, text 838255 or chat online. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
MADE FOR YOU
Tell us whether you're a veteran, military family member or supporter, plus your branch of service, so Battle Buddy can point you to what matters most. Sign in with email, Apple or Google.
RETURNING USERS
Welcome to the new Battle Buddy! Please create a new account to get started.
Battle Buddy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. Sam is an AI and can make mistakes; it does not replace professional medical, legal or financial advice.
Battle Buddy® is a registered trademark of VETLIFE.
Terms of Use: https://www.vetlifetoday.org/battle-buddy-terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.vetlifetoday.org/battle-buddy-privacy-policy
Finally, an app that makes navigating veterans’ benefits simple and straightforward! Battle Buddy has been a game-changer for me. The interface is clean and intuitive, and having Sam as a virtual guide makes the whole experience feel personal and supportive.What I love most is how it breaks down complex benefit information into digestible pieces. No more getting lost in government websites or waiting on hold for hours. The app connects you with the resources you actually need, when you need them.The developers at VETLIFE clearly understand the veteran experience. This isn’t just another generic benefits app - it’s built by people who get it. The recent updates show they’re actively improving the experience too.Whether you’re a newly separated veteran or someone who’s been out for years, Battle Buddy is an essential tool. It’s like having a knowledgeable friend in your pocket who’s always ready to help you navigate the system.Highly recommend to all my fellow veterans!
Wonderful and supportive app
Tarahlht
As a trauma therapist and military spouse, it amazed me the support that was given through the app and the knowledge to help answer questions. The resources available are invaluable, whether you’re navigating deployments, transitioning out of the military, or just looking for a supportive community that understands the unique challenges of military life. The app provides easy access to information, peer support, and expert guidance, making it an essential tool for service members, veterans, and their families. I highly recommend it to anyone in the military community!
Battle Buddy is a lifesaver
fmlb18
I had no idea what benefits I was entitled to and they have an intuitive feature called SAM - where you can just speak to him and he asks the questions and then tells you what you qualify for. This is an amazing app and I would recommend to my veteran friends and their families.
Game Changing
MGDWerner
The Battle Buddy App is a game changing capability that is given to Veterans, Family Members and Care Givers. It provides a direct resource access with 24/7 human assistance to keep our community thriving in a complex set of requirements. This app simplifies the processes and assists with compassion when a hand is needed. Great to have VetLife impacting so many in such a positive way!!
Welcome to the all-new Battle Buddy!
• Chat with Sam, your Battle Buddy: type a question on Home and Sam takes it from there
• Resource pages for benefits, health care, housing, careers, families and more
• "Need help now?" for one-tap access to the Veterans Crisis Line
• Sign in with email, Apple or Google, and personalize your profile
Returning users: please create a new account to get started.
Version 2.0.0
The developer, VETLIFE, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
Identifiers
Usage Data
Other Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
User Content
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
VETLIFE
Size
65.7 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
