Bergen County Veterans Services
(201) 336-6325
Hackensack
The Division of Veterans Services was established in 1977 to provide resident veterans and their dependents with information and assistance in obtaining earned entitlements from federal, state, and local governments, as well as any that are available from the private sector. Through a quarterly newsletter and direct client contact, the division provides Bergen’s veterans organizations and their auxiliaries and individual residents with up-to-date benefit information.
- Need information about veterans' benefits?
- Need transportation to VA medical centers?
- Looking for work?
- Homeless?
Help is available to initiate requests for various programs, services, and entitlements, which includes employment advice and referrals, compensation for injuries received or aggravated during military service, VA home loans, pension, educational benefits, VA healthcare enrollment, VA insurance claims, and request for discharge papers.
Daily Activities
- Directing requests for VA compensation
- Supply information on pensions, home loans
- Information on burial and Memorial benefits
- Education and Training programs availability
- Lost military separation papers
- Forms for military medals and records
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Last Updated: 07/25/21
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