Veterans Helping Veterans

Mission

The mission of the Leon County Division of Veteran Services is to assist veterans and their dependents in securing all entitled benefits earned through honorable military service and to advocate for the interest of veterans in the community.

Summary of Services

The Leon County Veteran Services Division functions to serve the veterans of Leon County in every capacity regarding their military service or veteran status including, but not limited to, the following:

• Request the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Identification Card (VIC), which MAY be accepted by retailers for discounts.
• Assist veterans and their dependents in filing claims for Service-Connected Disability Compensation, Non-Service Connected Pensions, Dependency Indemnity Compensation and other Department of Veterans Affairs benefits from claim origination through the end of the appeal, if necessary.
• Provides direct emergency assistance and partners with other entities to support the basic living needs of Leon County veterans.
• Assist veterans and their surviving spouses in obtaining applicable property tax exemptions and discounts from the Leon County Property Appraiser. View a list of current exemptions offered.
• Assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining V.A. Medical Care and V.A. Life Insurance.
• Assist veterans and their dependents in filing for Educational and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits at institutions of higher learning and on-the-job training.
• We may be able to access your discharge if you have previously applied for Department of Veterans Affairs monetary benefits or if you have obtained services from us in the past. If not, we can assist you in obtaining your DD Form 214 or other military records.
• Assist veterans in upgrading or correcting military records, including:
  • Army Review Board
  • Navy Board for Correction
  • Air Force Board for Correction (information only)
  • How to Upgrade Your Discharge