The Veterans Service Office assists veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits and privileges to which they are entitled under Federal or State Law or Regulations by reason of Veterans Active Military Service in the Armed Forces of the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of formal claims and appeals relating to Compensation, Education, Loan Guaranty for Homes, Special Adapted Housing, Pension, Medical Care, Insurance, Burial Benefits and related matters. The VA Office is located at 1625 State Road 16, in the St. Johns County Road and Bridge Complex. This building is approx. 1 mile west of the Florida Highway Patrol Station, on the south side of SR 16.
Compensation is paid to a veteran with a disability that is related to military service.
VA used to presume veterans 65 and over were permanently and totally disabled. Currently, all veteran must meet the same criteria to qualify for a pension. It may be increased or deceased in accordance with medical findings of changes in the affected condition. Compensation rates are set according to the degree of disability, regardless of rank or pay grade. VA has not set interest rates since 1992.