Veterans Affairs Home

Philosophy 

The Veterans Affairs Office is committed to serving Lehigh County veterans and their family members with compassion, dignity and respect.  We will provide courteous, efficient and professional service to any veteran or family member seeking our assistance.

Program Description 

The Veterans Affairs Office will assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state  (www.dmva.state.pa.us/ )and local benefits. We provide information and assistance in filing for and acquiring the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; vocational rehabilitation and counseling; payment for education and job training; home loan guaranty; life insurance; "wheelchair homes"; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension.

Services Provided (In addition to those above) 

• Information and Assistance in acquiring or filing for:
  • Veterans Homes (state of PA)
  • State website
  • Pennsylvania Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption
    • Eligibility and Required Documentation
    • Tax Exemption Procedures   
  • Pennsylvania Paralyzed Veterans Pension
  • Pennsylvania Blind Veterans Pension
  • Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity
  • Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing License (state)
  • Veterans Preference for jobs (federal/state/county)
  • Missing military documents/awards/medals (federal)
  • National Personnel Records Center
  • United States Armed Forces Plaza (KVM) KVM Online: Welcome! 

For more information, E-mail us at:
veteransaffairs@lehighcounty.org