About Department of Veterans Affairs - Somers, CT
Our Mission
Our mission at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Somers, CT., is to provide exceptional services for those “who shall have borne the battle” and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. Our core values focus our minds on our mission of caring and thereby guide our actions toward service to others. Our goal is to provide veterans with the world-class benefits and services they have earned — and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who have served our country.
Our Team
Our team of experts has years of experience. We are retired military. We are committed to providing the best services and support to our veterans and their families.
Our Services
All services are provided free of charge.
The Department of Veterans Affairs - Somers, CT., is staffed with two appointed military veterans standing by to assist fellow veterans and their family members with information about the following (not all-inclusive):
- General information concerning Veterans’ Benefits and Services
- Obtaining VA Healthcare Identification Card – VAHIC
- Obtaining a Veterans Identification Card -VIC
- Information concerning Veterans Healthcare Benefits
- Obtaining Connecticut Wartime Service Medal
- Obtaining Cold War Medal
- Veterans Winter Jackets (temporarily out of stock)
- Notary Public Services (no service charge to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans)
- Elder Services for Veterans and Spouse
- Vocational Rehabilitation – Education – GI Bill
- Prescription Enrollment Services
- Employment/Career Services
- Financial Assistance (certain conditions apply)
- Education & Training
- Veterans Housing
- Correction/Upgrades of Military Discharge/Records
- Replacement of Record of Service/ Obtain DD-214 / DD-215
- Information on Veteran Pensions
- Transition Assistance Programs – TAP
- Women Veterans Outreach
- Veterans Funeral, cemetery and Memorial Services
- Burial Benefits and Grave Registry, Markers, Flag, and Headstones
- Survivors Benefits for Veterans’ / Widows
- Information on Obtaining CT Veterans’ License Plates
- Government Phones for Veterans (certain conditions apply)
- Life Alert Device for Veterans
- USA (Veterans) Flag on CT Drivers License
- Information on Preparation and Submission of Compensation and Pension (Comp + Pen) (C+P) Applications
- Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Referral Services
- Veterans and Widows Emergency Assistance
- Real Estate/Property Tax Exemption for Wartime Veterans plus additional Tax Exemptions for service-connected Disabled Wartime Veterans
- VA Home Loan Eligibility Assistance
- Blind or Paralyzed Veteran Pensions
- Application/Submission of Soldier-Sailor-Marine Fund (SSMF) Financial Assistance Packages
- Veterans Dental Programs
- Awards and Medals Correction/Replacement
- Understanding Social Security/Medicare and how it relates to Veterans
- Medicare Savings Application
- Veterans benefits for Home Improvement and Structural Alterations / VA Installed Medical Equipment
- Mental Healthcare Benefit for Veterans
- Caregiver Support Programs and Services
- Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program
- Honor Flight Information and Application
- Homebound Veterans Services
- Homeless Veterans Services
If you served your country, you may be eligible for benefits you were unaware of. Contact us today and schedule an appointment to learn about your benefits.
Our gratitude to ALL who serve and sacrifice for AMERICA.