Miami-Dade County's Department of Human Services (DHS) provides assistance to veterans, as well as children, widows, parents of veterans, retired veterans and their families regarding claims to the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Program services include assistance with:
- hospitalization
- burial
- military discharge review
- compensation
- pension
- dependence and indemnity compensation
- education
- Veterans Administration home loan
- vocational rehabilitation, and
- insurance
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Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must have proof of military service.
- A spouse must have a certified copy of marriage certificate
- A child must have a copy of birth certificate.
- If veteran is deceased, a certified copy of death certificate is needed.
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Applicants should contact nearest Veteran Service Center at the following locations (hours and dates are subject to change). Additional information on the benefits provides to Veterans can be found on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
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Locations
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Address
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Phone
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Central Office
Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
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150 NW 79 Street
Room 502
Miami, FL 33150
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(305) 795-1511
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Caleb Center
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
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5400 NW 22nd Avenue
Room 304
Miami, FL 33142
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(305) 636-2295
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South Dade Government Center
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday;
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday and Friday
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10710 SW 211 Street
Room 205
Miami, FL 33189
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(305) 252-3262
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City of Hialeah
Hours:
8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday Only
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300 East 1st Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33010
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(305) 883-6970
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