National County Government Month is Salute to Veterans
Broward County has planned a month-long schedule of events in April to honor Veterans, in support of the theme for this year's National County Government Month, "Serving Our Veterans, Armed Forces and Their Families." Presentations reminding veterans and their dependents of the essential services available to them will be hosted by the County’s Veterans Services Section. Broward County Libraries Division will also host events and exhibits. More… 

Broward Heroes
View photos of county employees who serve our county as members of armed forces Reserves and family members of employees who are active duty members of the military or reservists. This page pays tribute to the many sacrifices they make and their service and dedication. More...

Veterans Services Shows Their Best
Broward County's Elderly and Veterans Services Division was the featured County agency for the monthly "Best of Broward" presentation at the April 5 County Commission meeting. The division's Veterans Services Section provides free advocacy and claim assistance services to Broward County's nearly 127,000 veterans and their families. More…   View Presentation (PDF)

Since 1945, Broward County Veterans Services has been dedicated to helping local veterans, along with their families and dependents, receive the services, benefits and quality of life they deserve. This assistance is provided to veterans and their dependents at no cost. Services include:

Types of claims filed include:

• Service Connection Compensation
• Non-Service Connection Compensation
• Widow/Widower Pension
• Aid and Attendance
• Burial
• Education
• Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services

For inquiries and assistance, contact Customer Relations at 954-357-6622.

Broward County has one of the highest Veteran populations in Florida. Broward County Veterans Services:

• Serves more than 700 individuals monthly
• Files more than 1,300 claims annually
• In one year, assisted applicants in receiving more than $4.1 million in benefits

Our team of highly trained and professional Veterans Service Officers, who are themselves all Veterans, are located at various offices throughout Broward County, and are available to guide Veterans and their dependents through the benefit process, which can be daunting and confusing. Each Veterans Service Officer has been certified by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Here are just a few of the many ways Broward County veterans have benefitted from the assistance of Broward County’s Veterans Services and their team of trained professionals.

100-Year-Old Veteran Remains in Own Home
Mr. J was unable to pay for 24-hour, in-home care that would allow him to remain in his own home. He was facing the prospect of placement in a nursing home when a Broward County Veterans Service Officer facilitated full benefits, including an $18,000 retroactive payment, within 40 days of his application. Today, Mr. J is happy and thriving in his own home.

Vietnam War Veteran Gets Disability
Due to his worsening condition, John was unable to work. A Broward County Veterans Service Officer assisted him in obtaining 100 percent permanent disability benefits, 100 percent property tax exemption, medical care and insurance, along with educational benefits for John, his wife and two children.

Veteran Avoids Homelessness
Albert, a 64-year old Vietnam War Veteran, was facing homelessness after the Veterans Administration requested repayment of $9,472 in alleged overpayments and began garnishing 35 percent of his monthly Social Security/Disability benefits. A Broward County Veterans Service Officer facilitated a waiver of the repayment, restored Albert’s monthly Veterans Administration benefit and obtained a monthly increase to that benefit.