Friends of Veterans-VA Regional Office
Address
9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 231
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(561) 602-8414
Description:
Friends of Veterans is the parent organization for multiple programs in Palm Beach County. Veterans Service Office for claims and benefits, Veterans Court, Gold Star, VVA25 and PBC Veterans Committee responsible for Memorial Day and Veterans Day events.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 3, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing
9500 Bay Pines Blvd Rm 231
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
Physical (Primary)
9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 231
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
Contacts
Marc McCabe
Primary Contact
Chief Service Office
Jerold A Klein
Board President
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 602-8414
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Veteran Service Officer
Description
Interviews and assists military veterans who have served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States in obtaining benefits for which they may be eligible. Assists veteranâs dependents and survivors to obtain benefits. Prepares and submits claims for securing compensation, pension, health benefits, education, loans, vocational training and other benefits or privileges to which eligible veterans are or may become entitled. These claims shall be prepared under various federal law, state law or regulation by reason of the veteranâs service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Must be able to complete applicable and required forms. Prepares and completes statistical reports. Prepares detailed claim forms and legal briefs (VA Form 646âs). Assembles information to establish the validity of the claim under pertinent rules and regulations. Reviews claim information, briefs, pertinent records and evidence and prepare appeals as needed. Contacts doctors for supportive medical information, contacts various agencies for documents or information pertinent to claims. Be able to advise veterans or disabled veterans of employment opportunity resources. Must act as a liaison with area agencies on the clientâs behalf.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm
Required Documents
DD214 and all medical records.
Eligibility
Any era of Veteran with an honorable discharge.
Fees
No fees.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in and by appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
All areas.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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