Government Center Room 230 17 South Seventh Street Allentown, PA. 18101-2400 Phone 610-782-3295 Fax 610-820-2026
Thomas Applebach, Director
Vi Hertzog, Assistant Director
Lynn Weimer, Veterans Service Officer
Accredited VA Service Officers
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 (PA Veterans' Affairs) 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)
Veterans Preference for jobs (federal/state/county)
For more information, E-mail us at: veteransaffairs@lehighcounty.org
555 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109 610-841-1037
555 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109
610-841-1037
HFD Commander's Award awardees:
PA Army National Guard
U. S. Army Reserve
U. S. Marine Corps
U. S. Navy Reserve
www.honoraryfirstdefenders.com
Please be advised the Veterans Administration Will Not issue government-issued military ID cards for the purpose of discounts.
You must contact the organization and follow their protocol. The County Veterans Affairs offices do not have any control over what organizations provide discounts to their veterans or their criteria to obtain discount.
ID cards are only issued to active military, retired military and those already enrolled and using the health care system.
No ID cards will be issued for discounts.
Act 176 of 2012 has allowed PennDot it issue a Pennsylvania driver's license or identification card that clearly indicates that the bearer is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
Qualified applicants should visit: www.dmv.state.pa.us click on the American flag icon with the phrase "Veterans Designation beneath it.