Veteran Services Office of Lawrence County
Veteran Services Office of Lawrence County
Mission Statement
The mission of the Lawrence County Department of Veteran’s Affairs is to Aid and Assist all County veterans and their families with obtaining Local, State and Federal benefits. We help them discover the benefits to which they are entitled and assist them with the application process. The Lawrence County Veterans Service Office is committed to advocate for veterans, provide quality services and programs for them and their families.
We have many goals and projects to further assist veterans and their families and to help show our gratitude for what our veterans have done for our country. Our primary goal is to give to the Veterans and their Families 100% of ourselves, of the knowledge we have regarding all aspects of Veterans Benefits.
The benefits administered by the staff of the Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Office, are a means by which we can express our profound gratitude for the many sacrifices our veterans have made to protect and defend our freedom.
Links & Resources
Documents & Links
DAV Van Services
The DAV Van Service is a volunteer program that provides transportation for Veterans to the Butler VA Hospital, the Pittsburgh VA Hospital, and the Lawrence County VA Clinic. The van leaves from the Lawrence County Government Center and depends on the volunteer drivers’ availability.
You MUST contact the number (724-477-5010) to schedule transportation. Please call two weeks in advance to plan a ride.
Current Events
- May 7th - 9th, 2024 - VA Health Care and Benefits Virtual Event
- May 25th, 2024 - CPL Albert Gettings Memorial Bridge Commeration, Lawrence County Courthouse
- June 15th, 2024 - Veteran Resource Fair, Living Treasurers Wild Animal Park
Free Program
Services Available
Pension/Compensation
- Non Service Connected Disability Pension
- Service Connected Compensation
- Survivor’s Pension
- Dependency & Indemnity Compensation
Death Benefits
- County Burial Allowance
- Federal Burial Allowance
- VA Headstones
- Government Life Insurance
- Presidential Memorial Certificates
- Flag Holders / Cemetery Flags
- VA National Cemeteries
- Pennsylvania Death Certificates
Health Benefits
- VA Medical Enrollment
- CHAMPVA
- TRICARE
Education Benefits
- GI BILLS (all types)
- Work-study Jobs
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Pennsylvania State Benefits
- Educational Gratuity Payments
- Real Estate Tax Exemption
- Blind Pension
- Paralyzed Veterans Pension
- War Time Veterans and Survivors
- Veterans’ Temporary Assistance
- Veterans’ Trust Fund
- Persian Gulf Bonus
- Military Family Relief Assistance Program
Other Services
- Obtaining Military Medals and Decorations
- Obtaining DD-214’s / Discharge and Military Records
- Merchant Marine Application for DD-214, Serving from 1/7/42-8/15/45
- Application for Automobile Adaptive Equipment
- Change of Beneficiary VA Insurance
- Information and Referral
- Liaison Among Veterans Groups
- Application for Reimbursement to Veterans Groups for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day
Home Buying and Improvements
- Certificates of Eligibility – VA Guaranteed Loans
- Application for Home Improvement and Structural Alterations
Involvement/Outreach Programs
- Memorial Day
- POW / MIA Recognition Day
- Veterans Day
- Homeless Veterans Stand Down
- Monthly Seminars