Philosophy
The Veterans Affairs Office is committed to serving Lehigh County veterans and their family members with compassion, dignity and respect. We are a customer-focused organization and believe that we are in debt to our veterans for their self-less service to keep our nation free. We will provide courteous, efficient and professional service to any veteran or family member seeking our assistance.

Program Description
The Veterans Affairs Office will assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. We provide information and assistance in filing for and acquiring the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; vocational rehabilitation and counseling; payment for education and job training; home loan guaranty; life insurance; "wheelchair homes"; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension.

Services Provided (In addition to those above)

• Information and Assistance in acquiring or filing for:
  • Veterans Homes (state of PA)
  • State website
  • Pennsylvania Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption
  • Pennsylvania Veterans Emergency Assistance 
  • Pennsylvania Paralyzed Veterans Pension
  • Pennsylvania Blind Veterans Pension
    Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity
  • Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing License (state)
  • Headstone Allowance (county)
  • Veterans Preference for jobs (federal/state/county)
  • Missing military documents/awards/medals (federal)
  • National Personnel Records Center
  • United States Armed Forces Plaza (KVM) KVM Online: Welcome! 

For more information, E-mail us at:
veteransaffairs@lehighcounty.org