Veterans Services Division We proudly serve the Veterans of Pasco County, assisting them with claim preparation, providing referrals, and raising awareness on available Federal, State, and County resources. Located at: 8620 Galen Wilson Boulevard, Port Richey, FL 34668 Office: (727) 834-3282 Fax: (727) 834-3339 Open: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 p.m. http://www.pascocountyfl.net VS17 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v1 1

Services Provided by Veterans Services Staff: VA claims preparation & documentation Representation & assistance in claimant appeals Eligibility & enrollment in VA health care system VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3

Services Provided Continued: Benefit consultation Military records search Referrals to Federal, State, County, and non-profit resources when appropriate VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3

Major VA Programs / Services Compensation for service-related disabilities Pension for wartime veterans with limited means VA medical care at low or no cost Compensation for surviving spouses, children and parents for military service related deaths (including active duty deaths) Pension for low income surviving spouses and children of wartime veterans who die of non-service related causes VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3

VA Programs / Services Continued Education benefits for veterans and certain dependents enrolled in post-secondary programs Vocational rehabilitation program for service-disabled veterans Loan guaranty program to assist veterans in buying a home Burial assistance benefits including national veterans cemeteries Numerous ancillary benefits and programs for veterans and their family members VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3

A Few “Quick Facts” About Pasco Veterans… Over 50,000 veterans reside in Pasco (plus another 50,000 spouses, children, and dependent parents) – 12th largest veteran population in Florida Veterans & their spouses make up 1/3 of the adult population in Pasco 37 percent of Pasco veterans are enrolled in VA Health Care (vs. 27 percent nationwide) VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3

“Quick Facts” Continued: Over 11,500 Pasco County Veterans are receiving monthly VA benefit payments---up from 9500 in just 4 years, with total annual benefits increasing to almost $200 million In FY 2016 Pasco Veterans Services conducted over 12,000 personal & telephone interviews and submitted more than 4500 claims to VA. Pasco Veterans Services: a staff of six professional Veterans Counselors in three locations: Port Richey, Dade City, and Land O’ Lakes VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3

Veterans Services Division Comments or Questions? VS15 - PowerPoint - Citizens Academy Presentation v3