Benefits

Most Veterans are unaware of the programs and benefits afforded to them for their faithful and honorable service to our country. If you were honorably discharged (and in some case other than honorable) or you have a service-connected disability you may be entitled to a program or benefit that you were not aware of. This can possibly help you monetarily, employability or medically. Feel free to contact our Post Service Officer or seek the assistance of your County Veterans Service Officer for more information; it will only cost you time to find out if you qualify or to file your claim.

Member Discount Programs

All veterans who serve their country are entitled to certain benefits, but those who join The American Legion have additional benefits and programs available to them. Legionnaires qualify for a variety of services and special offers, ranging from health-care aid to discounts on computers and electronics.

Click this link to find out more about the American Legion benefits.

Florida DVA Benefits

Are you a veteran looking for assistance with your claim?  Are you looking for assistance with benefits for your spouse and/or children? Contact our Post Service Officer for contact information on where you can get assistance. You can also go the FDVA website for direct assistance from the Florida Dept of Veteran Affairs. Every VA Hospital and Nursing home has either a FDVA representative onsite or available for your assistance.

Operation Outdoor Freedom

Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreational and rehabilitative opportunities to wounded veterans on state forests, agricultural lands and private lands throughout Florida at no cost. Since its inception in 2009, Operation Outdoor Freedom has hosted more than 500 events and served approximately 4,100 wounded veterans.. Participants must be Florida residents (as defined in s. 379.101(30)(b)) who are honorably discharged military veterans with either a service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs or be a Purple Heart recipient.

VA Benefits

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If you need assistance in dealing with the Veterans Administration contact one of our County Veterans Service Officers. They can review your case, answer your questions and assist with the proper filing of your claim.

Additionally, there are so many programs and benefits via the VA for veterans that our County Veteran Service Officer can review with you and find the program or benefit that will help you and your family.

The VA Sunshine Health Network is available to veterans under VA care. If you fall ill and cannot get to the VA you can call the 800 number and either a RN or Dr will conduct phone triage with you. If medication is necessary they will place an order with the closest pharmacy, VA does cover the cost.

Homelessness is at epidemic proportions and our veterans are no exceptions. Halifax Urban Ministries operates The Barracks of Hope. Barracks of Hope provides transitional housing for up to 9 months to male and female veterans who have struggled with homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Single occupancy rooms are provided, along with mental health counseling, case management, and three meals per day. In 2019, Barracks of Hope served 52 veterans and helped move 28 into permanent housing.

Attn Disabled Vets, if you have mobility problems (cant get out of tub or you may slip and fall while using the shower), the VA will pay for grab bars to be installed in both of your bathrooms. FREE! Very good quality, local plumber comes to your home-fast and easy! If you worry about falling, please talk to your VA primary care doctor and ask for this service.

Here are some important links to help you find your way:

VA    Electronic Benefits     GI Bill    VA Forms    Certificate of Eligibility    Volusia County VSO

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