Office of Veterans Services

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Honoring the Sacrifice and Service of Our Veterans

The Veterans Services Officer works closely with other veteran and human services agencies and is the county's primary contact point for veteran issues. The Veterans Services Officer provides assistance, referrals and case management services to military veterans and their family members regarding their legal rights and eligibility for services and service-related benefits. The Veterans Services Officer is located in Northfield to help provide "one stop" shopping for veterans and their families.

Map showing Veterans populations by county and locations of DMAVA Veteran Services Offices (2021)

How Do I...

Below are frequently asked questions from veterans and their family members. Please contact the Veterans Services Office if you have any questions regarding the forms and processes below.

Coronavirus FAQs: What Veterans need to know (USVA)
COVID-19 Information for Veterans
VA COVID-19 Vaccinations
VA Flu Vaccinations
Find out what my VA Urgent Care benefits are and what my Copayments will be
Find a VA Facility for Health Care, Counseling, Benefits, and Cemeteries
Contact the Veterans Affairs (VA)
Get my DD214
Make a VA claim - (Types of claims: Pensions, Disability, Life Insurance, Health etc)
Appeal a VA denial of claim - Contact the Veteran Services Office near you.
Determine if I am eligible for VA travel reimbursement? Contact the Veteran Services Office near you.
Apply for NJ Disabled Veteran Real Estate Tax Exemption
Use my VA home loan benefits
Request a burial in the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery
Print a list of Veterans Services phone numbers and websites
Access the VA Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Veterans History Project

Resources

Women Veterans State Medal Ceremony

The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will hold a State Medal Ceremony for Women Veterans in conjunction with Women Veterans Appreciation Day in New Jersey.

Date: Friday, May 31st at 10 am (Medal recipients arrive by 10:00am)

Location: Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention
Wildwood Convention Center, Ballroom C, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Guides

Health Care Options through VA - Your VA Health Care Options

New Jersey Veterans Benefits Guide

A Resource Guide for New Jersey's Military, Veterans and Families

Atlantic County Community Based Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic

Northfield VA Clinic Atlantic County Community Based Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
1909 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
1-800-461-8262, ext. 2800

Transportation Assistance
(609) 645-5910

Veteran Home Repair and Modification Program

Are you a disabled Veteran in need of repairs? Do you live in Burlington, Mercer or Atlantic Counties? You may qualify to receive repairs at no cost to you through our grant with the Veteran Home Repair and Modification Program!

Qualified repairs include: