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Department of Veterans Affairs

THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE HAS RELOCATED TO

135 SUNNY SLOPE DRIVE, HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP

NEW PHONE NUMBER: (856) 453-2239

      

 

        
  • Provides NACVSO accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) services, information, and referral to other resources to our county military veterans and their families.
  • Advocates for clients with the application process for benefits from the Veterans Administration and other federal and state agencies.
  • VA Benefits include Service Connected Disability, Non-Service Connected Pension, Aid and Attendance, Survivors Pension, DIC, Burial Benefits, TDIU and referrals for assistance with Education Benefits and Eligibility Certificates for home ownership.
  • Oversees the operations and day-to-day activities of the Cumberland County Veterans' Cemetery to include working with all funeral homes servicing the families of our departed veterans, spouses and/or dependents.
  • Orchestrates the issuance of interment memorial markers and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
  • Maintains a close liaison-ship with county veterans' organizations.
  • Responsible for distributing Memorial Day Flags to all organizations designated to place flags at the over 70 cemeteries in the county.
  • Holds the annual "Military Honors" event with the presentation of the Cumberland County Military Service Medal.
  • Works with the Rotary Club to hold the annual "Wreaths of Remembrance" event held each December.