U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Medical Information, Forums And Communities. Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs. Chapter 1 Health Care Benefits Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors VA operates the nation's largest integrated health care system with more than 1,500 sites of care, including hospitals, community clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, readjustment counseling centers, and various other facilities.