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Each state has its own State Department of Veterans Affairs. This can be confusing because the state DVA is not directly associated with the federal DVA. Then there are National Veterans Service Organizations (VFW, DAV, etc.) that also provide some services to veterans. The Veterans Service Organization may provide Veterans Service Officers (VSO's providing VSO's).
Be sure you know who you're dealing with at all times!
Every state provides benefits for veterans. These vary widely from state to state. Disabled veterans usually receive a broader menu of benefits that will depend on the degree of disability.
Many states and other organizations require a detailed letter that confirms the veterans rating of disability. These letters often are required to be recently dated, on the Department of Veterans Affairs letterhead, and clearly say that the veteran is permanently and totally disabled. Some states may require a statement that the disabling condition(s) are related to combat.
In some states and organizations your DD-214 is not enough and even your VA disability award letter may not provide the required evidence. Most don't recognize the arcane award letter that says "No future exams are scheduled" as the VA code for "Permanent and Total". As a general rule your Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is not adequate for state benefits.
The easiest way to get what you need is to request a letter from your VA Regional Office (VARO). You must do this in writing and your signature must be affixed. You should tell your VARO exactly what you need on the letter. As always, send your request to your VARO via certified mail, return receipt requested.
The benefits that your state provides are worth any extra effort that you may have to put forth to receive them. It may take some time to clear the bureaucracy so get started now.
Alaska
Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran's Annual Camping Pass
Alaska Job Center Network
Alabama
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits & Compensation Resources in Alabama
Georgia
Georgia Department of Veterans Services
Georgia Department of Labor
Kansas
Kansas commissioner urges soldiers to review life insurance policies
Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs
Benefits & Compensation Resources in Kansas
12/31/2011 Veterans can get $10,000 to buy a home
Michigan
Michigan Vets Missing Out On Benefits Earned
Ohio
Ohio veterans struggle to find work
Texas
Divorce In Military Families – How It’s Different & What You Need To Know
TRICARE - Health Care for Service Members and Others
What Do I Need to Know about the Federal Electronic Benefits Rules?
A Servicemembers Guide to Student Loan Interest Rates
Jim's Mailbag
Interactive Form and Letter Generators
New website aims to help returning veterans in WV
Wisconsin
Third veteran to leave Wisconsin's VA board
