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Salute Our Veterans for Their Service . . .

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With more than 100,000 veterans residing in Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Office of Veteran Services is an important link in helping residents understand and obtain important government services. This program helps Pinellas County veterans and their families receive better access to services. There is no fee or cost for submitting an application for VA benefits. Our services are also free of charge.

We appreciate veterans and their service to our country. You will always be treated with courtesy and compassion at our office. We are committed to providing you with a clear, complete and accurate explanation of the process of applying for veterans benefits and services.


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You may use our services if you are one of the following:

  • Veteran
  • Veteran’s dependent
  • Surviving spouse or child
  • Reservist or National Guard member
  • Active duty service member

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We offer expert guidance and help in:

  • Understanding services and programs
  • Developing and presenting claims
  • Filing claims
  • Appealing claims

Some time limits do apply to health care, vocational rehabilitation and education benefits, so be sure to ask about your eligibility.

Click on these links to learn about the benefits we can help you with:

We may also be able to help obtain documents including:

  • Discharge papers
  • Marriage certificate
  • Divorce certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Birth certificates
  • Medical records
  • Guidance and help in upgrading military discharges

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Please call to make an appointment at one of our offices.

  • Hours at our two offices are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    2189 Cleveland St., Suite 201 - gmap link to external site
    Clearwater, FL 33765
    Phone: (727) 464-8460
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    501 1st Ave. N., Suite 517 - gmap link to external site
    St. Petersburg, FL  33701
    (727) 582-7828


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Please take a look at these brochures for specific types of veterans:

  1. Elder Veterans Adobe Acrobat Reader file
  2. Elder Wartime-Era Veterans Adobe Acrobat Reader file
  3. Reserve/National Guard Veterans Adobe Acrobat Reader file link to external site

For specific information about veteran’s benefits, you may call 1-800-827-1000 or visit www.va.gov.

We will be glad to help you understand these benefits and apply for programs and services.


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