Mission Statement

"An officer (County Veterans Service Officer and staff) shall aid any county resident who served in the armed forces or nurses corps of the United States, and any orphan or dependent of the person, to prepare, submit, and present any claim against the United States or a state for benefits to which the person my be entitled under United States or state law. The officer shall defeat all unjust claims that come to the officer's attention. Social Services provides comprehensive social services to vulnerable residents to meet basic human needs and promote self-sufficiency.

Purpose & Duties

The purpose of the Nueces County Veterans and Social Services Department is to assist veterans and their surviviors deal with the often confusing and overwhelming task of completing the correct forms/applications and collecting the appropriate documentation to support a claim for federal benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If VA denies benefits, staff will assist clients compose the necessary statements and forms in filing an appeal. In addition, the department provides direct client services to include; financial assistance with rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transportation, and indigent burials or cremations.

Application Information

Applications are submitted in person for screening and appointment information.

Services Provided to Nueces County Veterans

  • Service connected disability compensation
  • Non-service connected disability pension
  • Appeals
  • Debt Waivers
  • Claims for survivors benefits including
    • Death (Widow's) Pension
    • DIC
    • Burial Allowance
    • Plot Allowance
    • VA grave markers
  • Request for military discharge documents (DD 214)
  • Correction of military records
  • Request for medals and decorations
  • Information and referrals for:
    • VA educational benefits
    • VA health care
    • Texas Veterans Land Board Programs
    • VA home loans

Veterans Assistance Grant Program

Veterans Grant Brochure

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.

For more information, visit www.TVC.Texas.gov

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