The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that causes HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).IDS is a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Without treatment, average survival time after infection with HIV is estimated to be 9 to 11 years, depending on the HIV subtype.
Learn More. VA provides education and training opportunities for certain Veteransâ spouses, dependents, and survivors through various programs to help cover the cost of tuition, housing, books, and supplies. Education benefits may be used toward a traditional degree, non-college degree, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and more.
We can help you cover the cost of advancing your education and skills. Some programs may pay for tuition, housing, training, and other costs. Learn More . Learn More About Education Benefits. Explore VA education and training benefits; Download the Post-9/11 GI Bill Â® informational pamphlet; Learn more about transferring education benefits to family members We have over 1,700 sites of care and serve 8.76 million Veterans each year. Learn more about our benefit offerings by exploring the following links.