Here in Manatee County, we appreciate our Veterans for their service and sacrifice and are happy to assist them. You will always be treated with respect, courtesy and compassion while at our office.  Thank you for your service and we hope to hear from you in the near future.

Our office is committed to providing you professional assistance and guidance throughout your entire VA claim process. There is absolutely no fee or cost for our services or for the submission of a claim for VA benefits.

We offer expert guidance and help in:

• Understanding the complete claim process
• Rules and regulations of the VA system
• What is necessary for an effective VA claim
• How to appeal a claim that has been denied
• How to apply for other state and local benefits

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

We can assist you with or provide resources for:

• Service-connected disability and pension
• Education benefits
• Burial benefits
• Health care
• Home loans
• Life insurance
• Property tax exemption
• Survivor benefits
• Veterans preference
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment services
• Upgrading military discharges

We may be able to help you obtain the following documents

• Discharge papers
• Military personnel and medical records

Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment with Manatee County Veterans Services to see if there are any other benefits from the VA for which they qualify. Please call 941-745-3795 to make an appointment.