Veterens’ Service Office
**The Veteran Affairs Office will be closed when the Bradford County Court House is officially closed and on the following dates**
4/30/10
05/07/10
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May 2010 Training Conference |
10/03/10
10/08/10 |
Oct 2010 Training Conference |
04/29/11
05/06/11 |
May 2011 Training Conference |
10/02/11
10/07/11 |
Oct 2011 Training Conference |
05/04/12
05/11/12 |
May 2012 Training Conference |
10/07/12
10/12/12 |
Oct 2012 Training Conference |
Mission
"To Serve the Veteran and the Veteran’s Family. ”
County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO), Linda Carpenter, is responsible for the administration of the Veterans Service Office over which the Board of County Commissioners has authority pursuant to Florida law. The CVSO is responsible for implementing and executing the policies, ordinances and budget as directed by the County Manager and the Board.
Information and Services
- Veteran Benefits Counseling
- Assist Bradford County veteran residents with obtaining the services and benefits earned during service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Combat Related Special Compensation
- Concurrent Receipt Disability and Retirement Pay
- Annual Eligibility Verification Reports
- Veterans Preference
- Assist Widows/Widowers of Military Retirees (Burial/SBP/Insurance)
- VA Nursing Home Placement, Respite Care Assistance
- VA Insurance, CHAMP-VA Assistance
- Homestead and Solid Waste Tax Exemptions
- Information/assistance for VA Home Loans
- Assistance/ for Discharge Upgrade
- Assist Veterans with Appeals
- Adaptive Equipment and/or Adaptive Housing
- Aid and Attendance Special Monthly compensation Claims
- Burial Information and Claims
- Clothing Allowance Claims
- Education Claims
- Compensation Claims (Active Duty Incurred Disability)
- Pension Claims (War Time Veterans)
- VA Medical Care enrollment
- Vocational Rehabilitation Applications
- "Out-Reach" Speeches Veterans/Non-Veteran Groups
- Counseling/Transition Assistance for New Veterans
- Home Visits to Disabled Homebound Veterans To Assist
- Request for Florida Disabled Veteran ID cards
- Request for Military Records/Discharge Certificates
- Waivers for Indebtedness
Contact Information
Location: Court House Annex in Suite D, 925 North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091.
Mailing Address: P. O. Drawer B Starke, Florida 32091
Hours:
(This is a part time position)
- Tuesdays – off site APPOINTMENTS ONLY, training
- Assisted living/nursing homes, housebound visits, civic groups or other obligations
- Wednesdays 9:00 AM – 6 PM – appointments & walk-ins
- Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 5 P.M.
Appointments are encouraged for your convenience, but not required.
Phone: 904-966- 6385 Fax: 904-368-6386
Email: linda_carpenter@bradford-co-fla.org |
