FDVA, Lafayette County Veterans Service Office

AKA:

Veterans Affairs

Description:

*Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Lafayette county office
*Assists Florida's veterans, their families and survivors to improve their health and economic well-being through advocacy regarding benefit information, long term care service, homestead and other tax exemptions, disability benefits, education and tuition breaks, lower license fees and ad valorem taxes during active duty, transportation to medical facilities when necessary
*Assists veterans and dependents in applying for benefits provided by USVA and other federal agencies: pensions, survivor benefits, service-related medical problems; home loans and specially adapted housing; women veterans outreach
*Assists surviving spouse of military retirees with burial, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and insurance
*Coordinates programs with Governor's Office, Florida Legislature, and Florida Congressional Delegation
*Only open on Wednesday and hours vary, call ahead

Intake Process:

Military DD214

Program Fees:

Call for requirements

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Veterans and veterans family members

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

March 18, 2024

Legal Status:

Government, State