Our Commitment: The Service Officer’s Code of Ethics
We are dedicated to serving all veterans with integrity, confidentiality, and respect.
1. Confidentiality
We keep the confidence of all veterans. Intimate details learned through military records or personal conversations remain strictly confidential and are shared only with those directly involved in the case.
2. Honesty in Claims
We assist veterans in preparing honest claims, presenting them in the strongest possible light while excluding any information known to be dishonest.
3. Professional Standards
We maintain the highest professional standards in our dealings with fellow service officers and counselors, never criticizing their work.
4. Non-Partisan Service
We are impartial among veterans’ organizations and serve every veteran equally—regardless of affiliation, race, or religion.
A Message to All Veterans, Their Dependents and Survivors
You may be eligible for VA benefits — contact us to learn more!
Compensation Benefits:
- Disability incurred during service that worsened
- Disease/condition treated in service that recurred
Pension Benefits:
- Disabled wartime veteran unable to work
- Veteran of any war
- Dependent parent of veteran killed in action
- Eligible widow of deceased wartime veteran
Educational/Medical Benefits:
- Spouse/parent 100% service-connected
- Spouse/parent died service-connected
Medical Care Eligibility:
- Cannot afford care (resource-dependent)
- Service-connected disability
- WW1 veteran, POW, Purple Heart
Services Provided
We assist veterans, dependents, and survivors with applications and claims for a wide range of federal and state benefits. Below is a sampling of the services we provide:
Compensation & Pension
- Disability Compensation
- Death Pension
- Pension Benefits
- Aid and Attendance
- Housebound Benefits
- Un-reimbursed Medical Expenses
Medical & Health
- Medical Care
- Hospital Care
- Nursing Home Care
- Domiciliary Care
- Prosthetics
- Rehabilitative Devices
- Adaptive Equipment
- Clothing Allowance
Family & Education
- Children's Benefits
- Dependent's Benefits
- Widow's Benefits
- Educational Benefits
- Tutorial Assistance
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Records & Appeals
- Appeals
- Lost Military Records
- Military Discharge Review
- Change of Address
- Waivers
Housing & Financial
- Housing Loans
- Specially Adapted Housing
- Homestead Tax Exemptions
- Insurance
- Travel Allowances
Special Recognition
- DV Plates
- POW Plates
- Wheelchair Plates
- Burial Benefits
- State Identification Card
- Employment Assistance
Additional Florida Veteran Benefits
Florida offers several additional benefits to honor and support veterans. Below is a summary of key state-level benefits:
Hunting & Fishing License
Permanent state license issued at no cost to residents who are permanently and totally disabled (certified by a physician or VA).
Veteran Identification Card
Issued upon request to permanent Florida residents with a VA-determined 100% service-connected disability rating.
Homestead Tax Exemption
$5,000 exemption for 10%+ service-connected disability. Additional discounts available for combat-related disabled veterans aged 65+.
Discharge Certification
Clerk of the Circuit Court records military discharge/separation certificates at no cost to the veteran.
Specialty License Plates
Disabled Veteran (DV), Prisoner of War (POW), and “Florida Salutes Veterans” plates available with proper documentation.
Employment & Occupational Benefits
Hiring preference in state positions; up to $50 exemption on occupational license taxes for disabled veterans.
VA Resources