1. 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) Fax: (727)
Open: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 p.m.
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2. Services Provided by Veterans Services Staff:
VA claims preparation & documentation
Representation & assistance in claimant appeals
Eligibility & enrollment in VA health care system
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3. Services Provided Continued:
Benefit consultation
Military records search
Referrals to Federal, State, County, and non-profit resources when appropriate
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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)
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7. “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 claims to VA.
Pasco Veterans Services: a staff of six professional Veterans Counselors in three locations: Port Richey, Dade City, and Land O’ Lakes
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8. Veterans Services Division
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