Exceptional Veteran Services
We are committed to providing veterans and their families with the highest quality benefits and services. Our primary goal is to empower those who have served our country by offering unparalleled resources and support.
Our Services
At the Department of Veterans Affairs - Somers, CT, we are dedicated to serving veterans and their families with a wide range of free services. Our staff, including two appointed military veterans, is available to provide assistance and guidance on the following (not an exhaustive list):
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General information on Veterans’ Benefits and Services
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Assistance in obtaining a VA Healthcare Identification Card (VAHIC)
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Help with acquiring a Veterans Identification Card (VIC)
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Information about Veterans Healthcare Benefits
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Guidance on obtaining the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal
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Assistance with obtaining the Cold War Medal
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Veterans Winter Jackets (currently out of stock)
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Notary Public Services for U.S. Armed Forces Veterans (free of charge)
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Elder Services for Veterans and their spouses
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Vocational Rehabilitation, Education, and GI Bill services
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Prescription Enrollment Services
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Employment and Career Services
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Financial Assistance (subject to certain conditions)
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Education and Training support
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Veterans Housing options
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Military Discharge/Records correction and upgrades
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Replacement of Record of Service / Obtaining DD-214 / DD-215
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Information on Veteran Pensions
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Transition Assistance Programs (TAP)
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Women Veterans Outreach
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Veterans Funeral, Cemetery, and Memorial Services
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Burial Benefits, Grave Registry, Markers, Flags, and Headstones
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Survivors Benefits for Veterans’ families and widows
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Information on obtaining Connecticut Veterans’ License Plates
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Government Phones for Veterans (certain conditions apply)
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Life Alert Device for Veterans
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USA (Veterans) Flag on Connecticut Driver’s License
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Assistance with the preparation and submission of Compensation and Pension (C+P) Applications
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Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Referral Services
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Emergency Assistance for Veterans and Widows
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Real Estate/Property Tax Exemption for Wartime Veterans, plus additional exemptions for service-connected disabled wartime veterans
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VA Home Loan Eligibility Assistance
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Blind or Paralyzed Veteran Pensions
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Soldier-Sailor-Marine Fund (SSMF) Financial Assistance Packages
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Veterans Dental Programs
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Awards and Medals Correction or Replacement
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Understanding Social Security/Medicare and its relationship to Veterans
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Medicare Savings Application assistance
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Benefits for Home Improvement and Structural Alterations, including VA Installed Medical Equipment
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Mental Healthcare Benefits for Veterans
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Caregiver Support Programs and Services
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Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program
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Honor Flight Information and Application
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Home bound Veterans Services
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Homeless Veterans Services
Get in Touch
If you served your country, you may be eligible for benefits you were unaware of. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn more about your available benefits.