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How to apply for New Jersey Veterans Service Offices (Free VA Claims Help)
New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs
Who it's for
The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs staffs a Veterans Service Office in every one of the state's 21 counties. Trained and accredited Veterans Service Officers help veterans, spouses, dependents, and survivors file VA claims — disability compensation, pension, Aid and Attendance, survivor benefits — and connect them to local, state, and federal programs. Getting the VA rating right matters twice in New Jersey: the rating drives federal compensation AND state benefits like the 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption. No one needs to pay a private company to file a VA claim. Call 844-671-1019 to reach the nearest office.
Veterans Service Officers are a state service — accredited officers file initial claims and appeals at no charge. Most offices are open weekdays; many close on alternate Fridays, so call ahead.
What you'll need
- DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork
- Any existing VA correspondence or award letters
- Medical records related to the claim
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 844-671-1019
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about New Jersey Veterans Service Offices (Free VA Claims Help). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need dd-214 or other military discharge paperwork, any existing va correspondence or award letters, medical records related to the claim — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.