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ALABAMA
Housing Benefits
Alabama State Veterans Home Program
Financial Assistance Benefits
Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions
Bonus for Southeast Asian War Prisoners
Exemption of Debts Incurred Pursuant to National
Housing Act or Veterans' Benefits
Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption
Unemployment Compensation
Military Combat Pay Income Tax Exemption
Employment Benefits
Job Status and Reemployment Rights
Preference in State Classified Employment
Veterans Business Benefits
Business and Occupation License
Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
Business and Occupation License
Exemptions for Veterans of WW II
Forfeiture of Franchise
Education Benefits
G. I. Dependents' Scholarship Program
Other State Benefits
Armed Forces Voter Registration and Absentee Voting
Commitment of Incompetent Veteran
Executive, Attestation and Acknowledgment Certification
Fiduciaries in War Service
Fishing License
Guardianship for Veterans and Minor Dependents
Military Leave of Absence
Notice of Armed Forces Death
Official Report of Person Missing, Etc
Peace Officers' Credit for Military Service
Public Records
Recording of Discharges
Validation of Marriage of Divorced Persons
Wills
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TAA: Dianna Northam
Phone: 334-270-2990
E-mail: Dianna.j.nort[email protected]y.mil
State Director: Clyde Marsh
Phone: 334-242-5077
e-mail: clyde.marsh@va.alabama.gov
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
RSA Plaza, Suite 530
770 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2755
334-242-5077
http://www.va.state.al.us/
ALASKA
Housing Benefits
Veterans Land Discount/Purchase Preference
Property Tax Exemptions
Veterans Housing and Residential Loans
Employment Benefits
Employment Preference Rights
Veterans Employment Services
Affirmative Action Plan
Education Benefits
Free Tuition for Spouse or Dependent of Armed
Services Member
High School Diplomas
Other State Benefits
Recording Veterans Report of Separation Form
Disabled Veterans Parking Permits
Veterans License Plates
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
State Camping Pass
Alaska Marine Highway Pass
Birthday Cards from the Governor
Governor’s Advocacy Award
Military and Veterans Memorial Landmark Property
Wartime Letters - The Legacy Project
Military Credit Towards State Retirement
Alaska Department of Military &
Veterans Affairs
PO Box 5800 Camp Denali Fort
Richardson, AK 99505-5800
907-428-6016
907-428-6019 Fax
www.ak-prepared.com/vetaffairs
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TAA: Debra French
Phone:907-428-6688
Email: debra.fre[email protected]my.mil
State Director: Jerry Beale
Phone: 907-428-6016
ARIZONA
Housing Benefits
Arizona State Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tax and License Fee Exemptions
Vehicle License Tax and Registration Fees
Employment Benefits
Employment Preferences
Professional and Occupational Licenses
Education Benefits
Tuition and Fees-Deferred Payment
Other State Benefits
Burial and Headstones
Absentee Voting in Elections
Recording of Discharges
Public Record Certification
Credit for Military Service for State Retirement Benefits
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Arizona State Parks
Special License Plates
Transportation
Arizona Department of Veterans Services
3839 North 3rd Street
Phoenix AZ, 85012
602-255-3373
http://www.azdvs.gov/
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TAA: Frank J. Sandell
Phone:602-629-4421
State Director: BG Richard Maxon
Phone:602-255-3373 X 1
ARKANSAS
Housing Benefits
Arkansas Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Homestead and Personal Property Tax Exemption
Gross Receipt of Tax Exemption
Income Tax Exemption
Education Benefits
Free Tuition for Spouse, Children of POW
Other State Benefits
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Hunting and Fishing License
License Plates
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
2200 Fort Roots Dr
Bldg 65., Room 119
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-370-3820
http://www.nasdva.com/arkansas.html
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TAA: Barbara Lee
Phone: 501-212-4089
State Director: David Fletcher
Phone:501-370-3820
CALIFORNIA
Housing Benefits
Veterans Homes of California
Financial Assistance Benefits
Property Tax Exemptions
Calvet Farm and Home Loans
Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Waived
Employment Benefits
Employment and Unemployment Insurance
Assistance
Veterans Preference in California Civil Service
Examinations
Veterans Business Benefits
Business License, Tax and Fee Waiver
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Opportunities
Education Benefits
College Tuition Fee Waivers for Veterans’ Dependents
Other State Benefits
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Free License Plates
Veterans Claims Representation
Fishing and Hunting Licenses
State Parks and Recreation Pass
State of California Veterans Cemetery
Veterans License Plates
The California Women Veterans Roster
The California Veterans Registry at the California Veterans Memorial
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TAA: Michael O’Brien
Phone: 916-854-3315
Email: Michael.obrien[email protected].mil
TAA: Nicole Townsend
Phone: 559-454-5129
Email: Nicole.townsend1@us.army.mil
California Department of Veterans Affairs
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
1-800-952-5626
1-800-221-8998 (Outside California)
http://www.cdva.ca.gov/default.asp
COLORADO
Housing Benefits
State Veterans’ Home
State Veterans Nursing Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Colorado State Tax Advantage
Burial Allowance
Employment Benefits
Employment Assistance
Employment Preference
Education Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance for Children of POWs, MIAs, or
Disabled/Deceased ARNG
Operation Recognition
Other State Benefits
Special Vehicle License Plates
Medical Benefits
Hunting and Fishing Privileges
Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs
7465 East 1st Ave Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
303-343-1268
http://www.dmva.state.co.us/page/home
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TAA: Amy Eagen
Phone: 720-250-1173
Acting Director: Richard Hutchison
Phone: 303-343-1268
E-Mail:
richard.hutchiso[email protected]
CONNECTICUT
Housing Benefits
Connecticut Veterans’ Home
Property Tax Exemptions
Financial Assistance Benefits
The Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund
Employment Benefits
Employment Assistance
Education Benefits
Educational Benefit/Tuition Waivers
High School Diplomas and Veterans of WWII
Other State Benefits
Burial in Connecticut’s Veterans’ Cemetery
Motor Vehicles Waiver
Retirement
Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs
287 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-529-2571
http://www.ct.gov/ctva/site/default.asp
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TAA: Dan McHale
Phone: 860-748-0037
Commissioner: Linda Spoonster Schwartz
Phone: 860-721-5891
Email: Linda.schw[email protected]
DELAWARE
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Home Fund
Financial Assistance Benefits
Pension Benefits for Paraplegic Veterans
Modifications to Taxable Income
Employment Benefits
State Employment Veterans Preference
Education Benefits
Educational Benefits For Children Of Deceased
Veterans, Etc.
Education Benefits For Active Members Of The
Delaware National Guard
High School Diploma For WWII Veterans
Other State Benefits
Copies of Statement of Service
Free Death Certificates for Veterans
No Charge for Notary Services for Veterans
Veterans Preference - Admission to Governor Bacon Health Center
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Indigent Veteran Burial
Special License Plates
Registration and Inspection of Motor Vehicles of Disabled Veterans
Credited Military Service; Eligibility
Auctioneer and Book Agent Exemption for Veterans
Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses
Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
Robbins Building
802 Silver Lake Blvd, Suite 100
Dover, DE 19904
302-739-2792
http://veteransaffairs.delaware.gov/default.shtml
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TAA: Ashannon Ayers
Phone: 302-326-1780
Executive Director: Antonio Davila
Phone: 302-739-2792
FLORIDA
Housing Benefits
Florida State Veterans’ Homes Program
Veterans’ Nursing Homes of Florida
Homestead Exemption (Permanent &Totally Disabled)
Homestead Exemption (10% to 100% BUT not
Permanent in nature)
Employment Benefits
Veterans’ Preference in Employment and Retention
Education Benefits
High School Diploma - Korean War Veterans
High School Diploma - WWII Veterans
Tuition Deferment
Reduced Tuition for National Guard
Education for Children Of Deceased Or Disabled
Florida Veterans
Other State Benefits
Certification of Discharge or Separation
Disabled Veteran Identification Card
Hunting and Fishing License
Motor Vehicle Military License Plates
Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle License Plate
Permits/Fees (parking, tolls, building improvements)
Homeless Veterans Program
Benefits Counseling
Commission as a Notary Public
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TAA: Linda Cononie
Phone: 904-823-0319
Executive Director: LeRoy Collins Jr.
Phone: 850-487-1533
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Suite 152
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
727-518-3202
http://www.floridavets.org/
GEORGIA
Housing Benefits
War Veterans Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Exemption from Homestead Tax
Exemption from Sales Tax on Vehicles
Ad Valorem Tax on Vehicles
Exemption from State Income Tax
Certificate of Exemption
Abatement of State Income Taxes
Injury and Death Benefits
Employment Benefits
Employment Preference
Employment Assistance
Medical Benefits
Group Insurance
Workers Compensation
Education Benefits
Georgia Military Scholarship
Tuition Assistance (Georgia Air National Guard)
The National Guard Service Cancelable Loan Fund
Georgia HERO Scholarship
Other State Benefits
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Veterans Drivers' Licenses
Honorary Driver's License
Vehicle License Tags
ID Cards
Reduced Fees for Disabled Veterans
Veterans License Plates
Handicapped Parking
Motor Fuel Service to Handicap
Guardianship
Vital Statistics
Service Records
Benefits Assistance
Cemeteries
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Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Floyd Veterans Memorial Building Suite E-970
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4800
http://sdvs.georgia.gov/02/sdvs/home/0,2456,
26646926,00.html
TAA: William Deegan
Phone: 678-569-6524
Email: William.deegan@ga.ngb.army.mil
Commissioner: Pete Wheeler
Phone: 404-656-2312
HAWAII
Housing Benefits
Special Housing for Disabled Veterans
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tax Exemptions
Employment Benefits
Employment and Re-employment
Other State Benefits
Burials
Vital Statistics
License Plates
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Office of Veterans Services
459 Patterson Road
E-Wing, Room 1-A103
Honolulu HI 96819
Phone: (808) 433-0420
http://www.dod.state.hi.us/ovs/
TAA: Susan Baumann
Phone: 808-672-1250
State Director: Edward Cruickshank
Phone: 808-433-0420
IDAHO
Housing Benefits
Veterans Homes
Other State Benefits
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
License Plates
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Idaho State Veterans Services
320 Collins Road
Boise, Idaho, 83702
Phone: 208-334-3513
http://www.idvs.state.id.us/
James O. Vance, Director
Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Office
805 W. Franklin
Boise, Idaho 83702
208-334-1645
Tom Ressler
Veterans Services Program Supervisor
805 W. Franklin
Boise, Idaho 83705
TAA: Mary Kelly
Phone: 208-272-4408
Acting Administrator: David Brasuell
Phone: 208-334-3513
ILLINOIS
Housing Benefits
Specially Adapted Housing
Financial Assistance Benefits
World War II Bonus Payment
Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflict Bonus
Vietnam Veteran Survivors Compensation
POW Compensation
Survivors' Compensation
Tax Exemption
Tax Exemption for Mobile Home
Employment Benefits
State Government/Employment Preference
Jobs for Vets
Education Benefits
Educational Opportunities for Children (10-18 Yrs)
MIA/POW Scholarship
State Approving Agency
Veterans' Grant
Illinois National Guard Scholarship
Children of Veterans Scholarship
Other State Benefits
Cartage and Erection Fees
Graves Registration
Indigent Veterans
Camping & Admission Fees
Hunting and Fishing Privileges
State Fair
Necessary Documents to File Claims
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Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
833 South Spring Street
P.O. Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
Phone: 217/782-6641
http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/
TAA: Darlene Bertoni
Phone: 217-761-3382
State Director: Tammy Duckworth
Phone: 217-785-4114
Email: s-ltd@dva.state.il.us
INDIANA
Housing Benefits
The Veterans Home
The Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's
Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Property Tax Abatements
Employment Benefits
Employment Assistance
High School Diploma Program for WWI and WWII
Veterans
Remission of Fees (Free Tuition) for the Child(ren)
of a Disabled Veteran
Other State Benefits
County Veterans Service Officers
Golden Hoosier Passport
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Motor Vehicle License Plates
Peddlers, Vendors, or Hawkers License
Resident Veteran Hunting and Fishing License
Vital Documents For Veterans Benefits
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Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
302 W. Washington Street, Room E120
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738
phone: 317-232-3910
http://www.in.gov/veteran/
TAA: Randall Smith
Phone: 317-247-3300 4020
Email: randall.e.[email protected]my.mil
State Director: Tom Applegate
Phone: 317-232-3910
IOWA
Housing Benefits
Iowa Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Injured Veterans Grant Program
Education Benefits
War Orphans Educational Aid
Operation Recognition High School Diploma
Other State Benefits
Cold War Recognition Letter
Korean War Service Medal
Veteran Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License
Presidential Memorial Certificate
The State of Iowa Veterans Cemetery
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Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs
Camp Dodge, Bldg. A6A
7105 NW 70th Ave.
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
Phone:(515) 242-5331
http://www.iowava.org/asp/ContactUs.asp
TAA: Billy Foley
Phone:515-252-4150
Executive Director: Patrick Palmersheim
Phone: 515-242-5331
Email: Patrick.palmersheim@icva.state.ia.us
KANSAS
Housing Benefits
Home Loans
Financial Assistance Benefits
Dependents' and Survivors' Benefits
Disability Benefits
Burial Benefits
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employment Benefits
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
Education Benefits
Education and Training
Other State Benefits
Health Care
Filing Claims
Appealing Claims
Medals
DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty)
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Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs
Jayhawk Tower
700 SW Jackson, Suite 701
Topeka, KS 66603-3743
Phone: (785) 296-3976
http://www.kcva.org/contact.shtml
TAA: Nathan Gray
Phone:785-274-1129
Executive Director: George Webb
Phone: 785-296-3976
KENTUCKY
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Long Term Care Facilities
Financial Assistance Benefits
New Veterans Loan Program
Employment Benefits
Tuition Waiver Program
Other State Benefits
Homeless Program
Women Veterans Program
Burial Honors
State Veterans Cemeteries
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Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs
Office of the Commissioner
111 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 800-572-6245
http://www.kdva.net/contactinfo.htm
TAA: Richard Gooch
Phone: 502-607-1085
Email: Richard.w.gooch@us.army.mil
Commissioner: Leslie Beavers
Phone: 502-564-9203
LOUISIANA
Housing Benefits
Louisiana War Veterans Homes
Employment Benefits
Military Service Relief Act
Veterans Civil Service Preference (Employment
Preference)
Education Benefits
Dependents Educational Assistance
National Guard Tuition
Veterans Education and Training - State Approving
Agency
Other State Benefits
Free Hunting/Fishing Licenses
Free Entrance to State Parks
Free "Purple Heart" License Plates
Motor Vehicle - Disabled Veterans - Special License
Plates, Exemptions
Special Prestigious License Plates for Certain
Veterans and Retirees
Recording of Discharges
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Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs
1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P. O. Box 94095, Capitol Station
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095
Phone: 225-922-0500
http://www.vetaffairs.com/mgmtfinance.html
TAA: Robert Stiefvater
Phone: 318-641-3297
Secretary: Hunt Downer
Phone: 225-922-0500
MAINE
Housing Benefits
Maine Veterans’ Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Veterans Small Business Loan Program
Property Tax Exemption
Employment Benefits
Veterans Dependents Education Benefits Program
Other State Benefits
Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Recreational Licenses
Veteran License Plates
Claims Representation
Benefits Available from the Division of Motor
Vehicles
Hunting and Fishing License
State Park Passes
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Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
Camp Keyes Bldg #7
117 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0117
Phone: 207-626-4464
http://www.maine.gov/dvem/bvs/Augusta.htm
TAA: Wendy J. Moody
Phone:207-626-4221
State Director: Peter Ogden
Phone: 207-626-4464
Email: Peter[email protected]
MARYLAND
Housing Benefits
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Property Tax Exemption
Military Retired Pay Income Tax Exemption
Vessel Excise Tax
Death Benefit
Employment Benefits
Employers Health Insurance While on
Temporary Active Duty
Re-Employment
Medical and Healthcare Personnel
Job Placement Assistance
Veterans Preference
Credit Toward State Employees Retirement
Unemployment Insurance
Education Benefits
Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship
High School Diplomas
Other State Benefits
Veterans Benefit Service Program
State Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Program
Maryland Veterans Memorials
Obtaining Copies of Documents
Absentee Voting
Game Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Admission to State Parks
Auto Tags
Veterans Establishing Businesses
Veterans with Disabilities
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Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs
Federal Building, Room 1231
31 Hopkins Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 800-446-4926
http://www.mdva.state.md.us/html/contact.html
TAA: Kerry Gehring
Phone:410-974-7400 x 235
Secretary: George Owings III
Phone: 410-260-3838
MASSACHUSETTS
Housing Benefits
Public Assistance
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tax Exemptions
Annuities
Bonuses
Employment Benefits
Education Financial Assistance
Upward Bound Program
Operation Recognition
Special Commission to Study Higher Education
Tuition & Fee Waivers for Veterans
Massachusetts Recently-Returned Combat
Veterans
Welcome Home Bonus
Civil Service and Veterans' Preference
Employment Opportunities
Education
Housing
Your Local Veteran’s Agent
Yoga for Combat Veterans with PTSD
Other State Benefits
Motor Vehicles Benefits
National Guard and Reserve
State Benefits for Dependents of a Veteran
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Department of Veterans’ Services
600 Washington St., Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-210-5480
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=veteransho
mepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eveterans
TAA: Michael Ryan
Phone: 508-233-7369
Email: Michael.ryan12@us.army.mil
Secretary: Thomas Kelley
Phone: 617-210-5765
Email: [email protected]te.ma.us
MICHIGAN
Housing Benefits
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans
State Veterans Homes Board of Managers
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tuition Grant Procedure Brief
Emergency Grants
Michigan National Guard Family Support Funds
Other State Benefits
Michigan Veterans Programs 2005
Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans
Automobile License Plates
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Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Joint Public Affairs Office
3411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 617-210-5480
http://www.michigan.gov/dmva
TAA: Raymond Ladd
Phone:517-481-8364
Assistant Adjutant General For Veterans: Carol Ann Fausone
Phone: 517-335-6523
MINNESOTA
Housing Benefits
Homeless Veterans' Initiative
Minnesota Veterans’ Homes
Employment Benefits
MN Veterans Preference Act
Education Benefits
Educational Grants
Other State Benefits
Services Program
Veterans Claims
Guardianship Division
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
Discharge Certificates
Bronze Star Grave markers
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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
(MDVA),
20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155-2079
Phone: 651-296-2562
http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/
TAA: Allan Jorgensen
Phone:651-282-4667
Commissioner: Clark Dyrud
Phone: 651-296-2562
MISSISSIPPI
Housing Benefits
Mississippi Veterans Home Purchase Board
State Veterans Nursing Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Ad Valorem Tax
Privilege Tax
Employment Benefits
Re-Employment
Employment Preference
State Retirement
Education Benefits
Educational Assistance
Mississippi Employment Security Commission
Other State Benefits
Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board
Administrative Division
State Veterans Claims Division
State VA Hospital Service Offices
State Approving Agency Division
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Mississippi State Personnel Board
Mississippi Military Department (Army & Air National Guard)
County Veterans Service Office
County Veterans Service Officers
Documents
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Vehicle License Plates
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Mississippi State Veteran Affairs
P.O. Box 5947
Pearl, MS 39288-5947
Phone:(601) 576-4850
http://www.vab.state.ms.us/
TAA: Edwin Tudor
Phone: 601-313-6162
Email: Edwin.tudor@us.army.mil
Executive Director: Adrian Grice
Phone: 601-576-4850
MISSOURI
Housing Benefits
Missouri Veterans Homes
Property Tax Credits
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tax Exemption for AO Settle Payments
Vietnam Veterans Survivor Grant Program
Employment Benefits
Veterans' Preference with State of Missouri
Employment
Priority for Qualified Veterans Employment
Other State Benefits
Veterans Service Officers
State Veterans Cemeteries and Homes
World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Service
Medal and Medallions
Free Automobile License Plates
Free Hunting and Fishing License
(60% or Service-Connected VA Disability or Former
POW
Reduced Cost Hunting and Fishing Permit for
service members that deployed in the last 12
months
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Missouri Veterans Commission
205 Jefferson Street
12th Floor Jefferson Building
P.O. Drawer 147
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (1-866-838-4636)
http://www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/
TAA: Jeremy P. Amick
Phone: 573-638-9500 x 7764
Executive Director: Hal Dulle
Phone: 573-751-3779
MONTANA
Housing Benefits
Location and Function of Homes -- Persons Admitted
Certain Disabled or Deceased Veterans' Residences
Exempt
Financial Assistance Benefits
Interment Allowance for Veterans
Employment Benefits
Point Preference in Hiring Veterans
Education Benefits
Charges for Tuition – Waivers
Other State Benefits
Aid by State, County, and Municipal Officers
Special Plates for Military Personnel, Veterans, and
Spouses
Veterans' Cemetery Fee for Special Veteran License
Plates
Vehicle Registration Fee and Veterans' Cemetery Fee
Waivers
Veterans' Clubhouse Exemption -- Incompetent
Veterans' Trusts
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
State Veterans' Cemeteries
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Montana Department of Military Affairs
P.O. Box 4789
Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789
Phone: 406-324-3740
http://dma.mt.gov/mvad/
TAA: David Lake
Phone: 406-324-3257
Administrator: Joe Foster
Phone: 406-324-3740
NEBRASKA
Housing Benefits
Property Tax/Homestead Exemption
Financial Assistance Benefits
Nebraska Veterans' Aid Fund
Education Benefits
Waiver of Tuition
Other State Benefits
Game & Parks Commission
Discharges
Grave Registrations
Nebraska Veteran Service Office
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Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs
State Service Office
5631 S. 48 St.
Lincoln, NE 68516-4103
(402) 420-4021
http://www.vets.state.ne.us/
TAA: Bonnie Bessler
Phone: 402-309-7433
State Director: John Hilgert
Phone: 402-471-2458
NEVADA
Housing Benefits
Nevada Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Veterans Tax Exemptions
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
Employment Benefits
Civil Service Preference
Other State Benefits
Assistance with Claims
Hunting and Fishing License
Guardianship Program
Veteran Cemetery Plots
Disabled Parking Privileges
Special Veterans License Plates
Documents
Recording Fees
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Nevada Office of Veteran Services
5460 Reno Corporate Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 688-1653
http://www.veterans.nv.gov/
TAA: Carmen Rank
Phone: 775-887-7247
Executive Director: Timothy Tetz
Phone: 775-688-1653
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Housing Benefits
Veteran’s Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Bonuses
Tax Exemption
Employment Benefits
Employment Preference
Training
Education Benefits
Free Tuition at Vocational-Technical College
Free Tuition for Children of Military Members
Other State Benefits
Burial
Veterans Cemetery
Claims
License Fee Exemption
Relief
State Park Admission
Veterans License Plate
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New Hampshire State Veterans Council
275 Chestnut Street Room 517
Manchester, NH 03101-2411
(603) 624-9230
http://www.nh.gov/nhveterans/
TAA: Lisa Lindskog
Phone: 603-225-1309
State Director: Mary Morin
Phone: 603-624-9230
Email: mary.morin@vba.va.gov
NEW JERSEY
Housing Benefits
NJ Veterans Memorial Homes
Stand Down Operations
Veterans Haven
NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Financial Assistance Benefits
New Jersey Property Tax Deduction
New Jersey Property Tax Exemption
Employment Benefits
Veterans Preference and Pension Status
Veterans Preference for Hiring in New Jersey Civil
Service
Veterans Status for Civil Service and Pension
Civil Service Benefits for Veterans Preference
Employment or Promotion
Education Benefits
Operation Recognition: High School Diplomas for
Veterans
State Approving Agency
POW and MIA Tuition Benefits
War Orphans Tuition Assistance
Vietnam Veterans Tuition Credit Program
New Jersey National Guard Educational Benefits
Other State Benefits
Replacement of Medals
Fishing and Hunting Licenses
No Fee Automobile Registration
State Parks Admission
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial
Cemetery
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New Jersey Department of Military &
Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 340
Trenton, NJ 08625-0340
http://www.state.nj.us/military/
TAA: Joseph Nyzio
Phone: 609-530-6857
Deputy Commissioner for Veterans Affairs: Stephen Abel
Phone: 609-530-7045
Email: Stephen.abel@nidmava.state.nj.us
NEW MEXICO
Housing Benefits
Homeless and At Risk Veteran Services
Financial Assistance Benefits
Veterans’ Tax Exemption
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
Education Benefits
Vietnam Veteran Scholarship
World War II and Korean Veterans High School
Diploma
Veterans Education and Training Services
Other State Benefits
Children of Deceased Veterans
Commitment of Incompetent Veteran
Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing License
Veterans’ License Plates
The Patriot Plate
Veteran’s Military Honors
Veterans Transportation Service
Native American Outreach Services
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New Mexico Department of Veteran Svcs
Bataan Memorial Building
407 Galisteo, Room 142
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
(505) 827-6300
http://www.dvs.state.nm.us/
TAA: Harry Sanchez
Phone: 505-271-7191
Email: harry.sanchez1@nm.ngb.army.mil
Secretary: John Garcia
Phone: 505-827-7365
Email: johnm.garcia@state.nm.us
NEW YORK
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Home
Specially Adapted Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Property Tax Exemption
Civil Service Credit Preference
Burial and Headstone
Auto Registration
New York State Blind Annuity
Employment Benefits
Disabled Veterans Civil Service Preference
Employment and Training
Re-Employment
Education Benefits
Veterans Tuition Award
Awards for Children of Veterans
Military Service Recognition Scholarship
Vocational Rehabilitation
Other State Benefits
Licenses and Permits
Voter Registration
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NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs
#5 Empire State Plaza, Suite 2836
Albany, NY 12223-1551
http://www.veterans.state.ny.us/index.html
TAA: Eugene Murphy
Phone: 518-786-4678
Email: Eugene.a.mur[email protected]rmy.mil
State Director: George Basher
Phone: 518-474-6114
NORTH CAROLINA
Housing Benefits
North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Income Tax Relief
Property Tax Relief
Employment Benefits
Employment Preference
Education Benefits
Scholarships
Other State Benefits
Guardians
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Auto License Plates
Drivers License
Handicap Parking Privileges
Absentee Registration and Voting
Disabled Voters, Primary or General Elections
Records
Retirement Credit, Military Service, State and
Participating Local Government Employees
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North Carolina Division of Veteran Affairs
1315 Mail Service
Raleigh, NC 27699-1315
http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/va.htm
TAA: Andrew Butterworth
Phone: 919-664-6573
Email: Andrew.butterworth@us.army.mil
Assistant Secretary: Charles Smith
Phone: 919-733-3851
NORTH DAKOTA
Veteran’s Bonus
Monetary Compensation for Mobilized Domestic and
Foreign Service
Housing Benefits
Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Hardship Grant
Loan Program
Education Benefits
Tuition Waiver
Property Tax Exemptions
Certain disabled veterans
Other State Benefits
License Plates
Transportation
State Parks Admission
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North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
1411 32
nd
Street South
P.O. Box 9003
Fargo, ND 58106-9003
1-866-634-8387 701-239-7165
http://www.nd.gov/veterans/
Commissioner: Bob Hanson
Toll Free: 1-866-634-8387
701-239-7165
Transition Assistance Advisor:
Marilyn Rohrer
Phone: 701-333-3303
OHIO
Housing Benefits
Ohio Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Compensation and VA Claims
Emergency Financial Assistance
Education Benefits
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
H.S. Diploma’s for Korean War, WWII, or Vietnam
Veterans
Other State Benefits
Burial Benefits
Medals/Awards and Decorations
Military Records
Military/Veteran License Plates
Transportation to Medical Appointments
Updating Your Discharge
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Ohio Veteran Affairs
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-644-0898
http://veteransaffairs.ohio.gov/
TAA: Terry Dean
Phone: 614-336-7349
Email: terry.w.dean@us.army.mil
State Director: Timothy Epsich
Phone: 614-644-0892
OKLAHOMA
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Center – Nursing Care
Facilities
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tax Exemption
Employment Benefits
Veterans Preference
Other State Benefits
Free Hunting and Fishing Permit
Emergency/Disaster Financial Assistance
Program
Reduced Fee Auto Tags
Claims and Benefits Division
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Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
2311 N. Central
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-3684
http://www.ok.gov/ODVA/Contact_Central_Office/
index.html
TAA: Lamar Wilson
Phone: 405-228-5083
State Director: Phillip Driskill
Phone: 405-521-3684
OREGON
Housing Benefits
Oregon Veterans’ Home Loans
Oregon Veterans’ Home
Oregon Property Tax Exemption
Financial Assistance Benefits
Oregon Conservatorship Program
Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance
Program (OVEFAP)
Employment Benefits
Oregon Veterans’ Employment Preference
Oregon Veterans’ Re-Employment Rights
Education Benefits
Oregon Educational Aid
High School Diploma
Other State Benefits
Oregon Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Oregon State Park Use Permits
Oregon Veterans License Plates
Oregon Public Records
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Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs
700 Summer St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301-1285
800-828-8801
http://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/
TAA: Lucas Wilson
Phone: 503-584-2391
State Director: Jim Willis
Phone: 503-373-2388
PENNSYLVANIA
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans’ Bonus Program
Veterans Emergency Assistance
Real Estate Tax Exemption
Blind Persons Pension
Paralyzed Veterans Pension
Military Combat Pay Income Tax Exemption
Education Benefits
Educational Gratuity
Scotland School for Veterans’ Children
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Pennsylvania Bureau For Veterans Affairs
Bldg S-0-47, FTIG
Annville, PA 17003
Phone: 1-800-547-2838
http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Military_
Affairs/DMVA/163.htm
TAA: Bruce Smith
Phone: 717-861-6992
Deputy Adjutant General: Cicil Hengeveld
Phone: 717-861-8901
Email: chengeve[email protected]
RHODE ISLAND
Housing Benefits
Rhode Island Veteran’s Home
Rhode Island Veteran’s Cemetery
Other State Benefits
Rhode Island Veterans Benefits Counseling
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TAA: Steven Usler
Phone: 401-275-4198
Associate Director: Daniel Evangelista
Phone: 401-462-0350
Email: [email protected]i.gov
The Rhode Island Veterans Affairs Office
480 Metacom Avenue
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8000 ext. 695
http://www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/dvaoffic.htm
SOUTH CAROLINA
Housing Benefits
Specially Adapted Housing
State Veterans Nursing Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Admissions Tax Exemptions
Income Tax Exemption on Military Retirement Pay
Property Taxes – Homestead Exemption
Property Tax Exemption
Tax Exemption for Compensation, Pension, Disability
Retirement Pay and VA Payments
Parking Fee Exemption
Active Duty Pay Relevant to SC Department of
Revenue and Taxation
Employment Benefits
Veterans Preference
Veterans Re-Employment Rights
Education Benefits
Education Assistance (Fee tuition for certain veteran’s
children)
Other State Benefits
Credit of State Retirement for Military Service
Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses
State Parks Totally Disabled Persons
Special License Plates
Presentation of the State Flag to Families of Deceased
Members of the South Carolina National Guard
Recording of Discharges
Marriage, Birth, Death, and Divorce Verifications
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South Carolina State Office of Veterans Affairs
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 369
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Phone (803) 734-0200
http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/va/contact.html
TAA: Randall Moon
Phone: 803-806-1555
Email: randall.moon@sc.ngb.army.mil
State Director: Philip Butler
Phone: 803-734-0200
SOUTH DAKOTA
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Emergency Loan Fund for Veterans and Their
Dependents
Property Tax Exemption for Veterans and Their Widow
or Widower
Property Tax Refund for Aged and Disabled Persons
Sales Tax Refund for Certain Elderly and Disabled
Persons
South Dakota Veterans Bonuses
Education Benefits
Free Tuition for Veterans
Free Tuition for Children of Veterans Who Die During
Service
Free Tuition for Dependents of POW’s and MIA’s
Reduced Tuition for South Dakota National Guard
Members
Other State Benefits
Free Certified Copies of Veterans Records
Burial Allowance for Veterans, Wives, or Widows
Headstone Setting Fee
Special License Plates
Hunting and Fishing Cards for Disabled Veterans
Free Admission and Reduced Camping Fees for
Veterans
Special Provisions for Handicapped Hunters
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South Dakota Department of Military and
Veteran Affairs
425 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: (605) 773-3269
http://www.state.sd.us/military/military.html
TAA: Todd Otterberg
Phone: 605-737-6669
Email: todd.otterberg@us.army.mil
State Director: Dennis Foell
Phone: 605-773-3518
Email: dennis.foell@state.sd.us
TENNESSEE
Housing Benefits
State Veterans Homes
Property Tax Relief
Employment Benefits
Veterans Preference
Credit for Military Service in State Employment
Re-Employment Rights of Public Employees
Other State Benefits
State Veterans Cemeteries
Free License Plates
Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Parking Privileges
Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Exemption
Special/Memorial License Plates
No-Fee Registration of Discharges
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Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs
215 Eighth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-6663
http://www.state.tn.us/veteran/
TAA: Mike Charles Goodrich
Phone: 615-313-3096
Commissioner: John Keys
Phone: 615-741-2930
TEXAS
Housing Benefits
Texas Veterans Land Board Programs
Texas Veterans Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Tax Exemption for Veterans
The Hazlewood Act
Employment Benefits
Veterans Preference
Other State Benefits
Texas State Cemetery Program
No-Cost Medical Records
Free Drivers License for Disabled Veterans
Fishing and Hunting Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Free Recording of Discharges
Special License Plates
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Texas Veterans Commission
PO Box 12277
Austin, TX 78711-2277
1-800-252-VETS (8387)
http://www.tvc.state.tx.us/
TAA: Elizabeth Sutter
Phone: 512-633-1850
Email: Elizabeth.sutte[email protected]
TAA: Eva Carwile
Phone: 512-963-2390
UTAH
Housing Benefits
Property Tax Abatement
Valor House
Employment Benefits
Veterans Job Representatives
Veterans Job Preference
Veterans Hiring Priority
Education Benefits
Veterans Upward Bound
Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Recipients
Other State Benefits
Driver’s License Privileges
Veterans License Plates
Disabled License Plates/Windshield Placards
Disability Parking Privileges
Utah State Division of Veterans Affairs
Utah State Veterans Nursing Home
Utah State Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park
Military Discharge Records
Free Use of Armories
Fishing License Privileges
Special Fun Tags
Bus / Trax Reduced Fare Cards
Golden Access Passport
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
VA Regional Office – Salt Lake City
VA Hospital – Salt Lake City
Vet Centers
Homeless Veterans Fellowship
Outreach Services
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Utah Division of Veteran Affairs
550 Foothill Blvd. #202
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 326-2372
http://veterans.utah.gov/
TAA: Bart Davis
Phone: 801-523-4937
State Director: Terry Schow
Phone: 801-326-2372
VERMONT
Housing Benefits
Vermont Veteran’s Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Financial Assistance Programs
Vermont War Bonus
Employment Benefits
Vermont Employment and Training Assistance
Education Benefits
High School Diplomas for WWII and Korean War Era Veterans
Other State Benefits
Veteran Advocacy
Discharge Records
Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Vermont Veterans License Plates
Hunting and Fishing Licenses; Green Mountain Pass
Vermont Medals
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Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
118 State St.
Montpelier, Vermont, 05620
(802) 828-3379
http://www.va.state.vt.us/
TAA: Ronnie La Bounty
Phone: 802-338-3473
Email: Ronnie.m.labounty@us.army.mil
Veterans Services Coordinator: Clayton Clark
Phone: 802-828-3379
VIRGINIA
Housing Benefits
Virginia Veterans Care Center
Employment Benefits
Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)
Department of Human Resource Management –
Veteran Outreach Services
Education Benefits
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education
Program
Honorary Diplomas for World War II Veterans
Other State Benefits
License Plates
Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses
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Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Office of the Commissioner
900 E. Main St. Richmond VA 23219
(804) 786-0286
http://www.dvs.virginia.gov/
TAA: Dorian Bell
Phone: 434-298-5315
Email: dorian.m.bel[email protected]rmy.mil
Commissioner: Vincent Burgess
Phone: 804-786-0286
WASHINGTON
Housing Benefits
Homeless Veterans Program
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project
Transitional Housing Project for Homeless Veterans
(opening September, 2007)
State Veterans Homes
Financial Assistance Benefits
Veterans Estate Management Program (Fiduciary)
Property Tax Relief for Eligible Veterans and
Widows/Widowers
Defender’s Fund
Individual Competitive Grant
County Veterans Assistance Funds
Employment Benefits
Employment Preference
Re-Employment and Layoff Rights
Military Retirement Credit
Local Veterans Employment Representatives
Education Benefits
Reduced Tuition
Other State Benefits
Recording Discharges
Special Veterans License Plates
Reduced Fishing and Hunting Licenses
Reduced Public Transportation
Statewide Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Program
Outreach to Underserved Veterans
Special Health Care Services
Veterans Service Organizations
Veterans Conservation Corps
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WDVA - Vet Services Center
1102 Quince St. SE - 1st floor
P.O. Box 41155
Olympia WA 98504-1155
360-725-2200
1-800-562-2308 (within WA State only)
http://www.dva.wa.gov/
TAA: Annie DeAndrea
Phone: 253-512-8722
Email: annie.deandrea@us.army.mil
State Director: John Lee
Phone: 360-725-2152
Email: john@dva.wa.gov
WEST VIRGINIA
Housing Benefits
Homestead Exemption for Certain Eligible Veterans
State Veterans Home
Financial Assistance Benefits
Veterans Bonus
Employment Benefits
Veterans Preference
Education Benefits
State War Orphans Education
Veterans Re-Education Act Fund
Other State Benefits
Agent Orange Program
Free License - Automobile
Free Hunting and Fishing Privileges
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West Virginia Division of Veteran Affairs
1321 Plaza East- Suite 101
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
1-888-838-2332
http://www.wvs.state.wv.us/va/
TAA: Lisa Silver
Phone: 304-561-6824
State Director: Larry Linch
Phone: 304-558-3661
WISCONSIN
Housing Benefits
WDVA Home Loan
WDVA Home Improvement Loan
Financial Assistance Benefits
Assistance to Needy Veterans and Family Members
WDVA Personal Loan
Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property
Tax Credit
Employment Benefits
Transitional Assistance for Veterans Leaving Active
Duty
Local Veterans Employment Representatives
Veterans as Apprentices
Hire Veterans First
Veterans Preference
Employment Assistance Opportunities
Education Benefits
Wisconsin G. I. Bill for Dependents
Wisconsin G.I. Bill for Veterans
Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
Entrepreneurial Training
Tuition Residency for Wisconsin Veterans
Academic Credit for Military Experience (ACME)
G.I. Bill Information – State Approving Agency (SAA)
Job Retraining Grants
Troops to Teachers (TTT)
Other State Benefits
Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Wisconsin Veterans
Military Funeral Honors Program
Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Transportation to VA Medical Appointments
Veterans and Military License Plates
Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration
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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
30 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387)
http://dva.state.wi.us/
TAA: Jeffery Unger
Phone: 304-561-6824
Secretary: John Scocos
Phone: 304-558-3661
WYOMING
Housing Benefits
Veterans’ Home of Wyoming
Financial Assistance Benefits
Wyoming Veterans Tax Exemption
Family Support Grant
Employment Benefits
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Veterans Preference
Unemployment Insurance
Wyoming Employment Resources Division One-Stop
Employment Centers
Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Education Benefits
Educational Benefits for War Orphans and Vietnam
Veterans
Wyoming National Guard 100% State Educational
Assistance Plan
Operation Recognition (High School Diploma)
Other State Benefits
Oregon Trail State Veteran’s Cemetery
Payment for Burial Details (Honor Guard)
Burial of Indigent Veterans
Veterans’ Guardianships
Free (Confidential) Recording of Honorable Discharges
Special Veterans License Plates
Veterans License Plate Service Emblems
Free Veterans Game and Fishing Licenses
Free Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Free State Parks Pass for Disabled Veterans
County Veteran Services Officers
Veteran Commission Newsletter
Wyoming Veterans’ Memorial Museum
Wyoming Veterans’ Commission
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Wyoming Veterans Commission
5905 CY Ave
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 265-7372 Office
http://www.wy.ngb.army.mil/veterans.asp
TAA: Raymond Barela
Phone: 307-772-5163
State Director: Donald Ewing
Phone: 307-265-7372
For more information, please
contact Tom Riggs
1-800-562-2308