Veterans Affairs

Benefits Reference Data API

Provides reference data used for VA benefits forms and applications, including lists of service branches, discharge types, disabilities, countries, and other standardized VA data sets.

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https://developer.va.gov/explore/api/benefits-reference-data/docs

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API entry from apis.yml

apis.yml Raw ↑ 
name: Benefits Reference Data API
description: Provides reference data used for VA benefits forms and applications, including lists of service
  branches, discharge types, disabilities, countries, and other standardized VA data sets.
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
humanURL: https://developer.va.gov/explore/api/benefits-reference-data
baseURL: https://api.va.gov/services/benefits-reference-data/v1
tags:
- Benefits
- Reference Data
- Forms
properties:
- type: Documentation
  url: https://developer.va.gov/explore/api/benefits-reference-data/docs
contact:
- FN: VA API Platform Support
  email: api@va.gov