To contact a State Veterans’ Service Officer, call (727) 319-7440 and they’ll return your call within 24 hours. You may also contact them via e-mail at FDVA.VSO@FDVA.FL.GOV
At the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we advocate for Florida veterans and connect them to earned benefits and services. We’re here to honor those who served U.S.
Field Services Outreach
Find out about the upcoming events that are going on from benefits presentations to town hall meetings across Florida and get your questions answered. Click here to view the latest schedule.
Free Benefits Counseling
The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs has Service Officers co-located with the VA Regional Office in Bay Pines, each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics. Assistance with claims is free and covers all state and federal veterans’ programs. FDVA, through its Bureau of State Approving Agency, also evaluates and approves secondary and post-secondary education programs so Floridians can take advantage of federal veterans’ educational programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. For more information, call (727) 319-7440.
County Veteran Service Offices
Information on current federal, state and local veterans’ programs, entitlements and referral services is also available in Florida through a network of County Veteran Service Offices. The counselors are trained and accredited annually by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. All services are provided free of charge. For a full list of offices, view the CVSO Phone Directory.
Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide
The Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide is an annual publication designed to bring you the latest information on federal and state benefits in a concise, easy to read format. The guide, which is a primary tool in our arsenal to advocate for our state’s veterans, is produced by the Florida Veterans Foundation.
Click here to view the Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide.
Governor’s Initiative on Lawyers Assisting Warriors (GI LAW)
Gov. Ron DeSantis is committed to ensuring our servicemembers have the support of the state’s legal community and its best legal minds. Lawyers Assisting Warriors (GI LAW) will draw from the talent of Florida’s leading law firms to provide pro bono services for military members. For more information, visit the GI LAW webpage.