Veterans Services @ Marathon Library

The mission of the Veterans Affairs Department is to enhance the quality of life for veterans, survivors, dependents, and family members by assisting them in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits and entitlements from federal, state, and local levels of government while advocating for veteran’s interests in the community.

Veterans Services: Phone: 305-295-5150

Hours:

Every Second Wednesday
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome or use the number above to schedule an appointment.

Services

The Veterans Affairs Department has eight employees between its Key Largo and Key West offices, providing services to approximately 8,000 full-time and 2,500 seasonal Veterans, military personnel, survivors, dependents, and family members in the Florida Keys. Department staff receives training per the Code of Federal Regulations Title 38, Florida Statute 292.11, and the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.

Each year the Veterans Affairs Department has more than 18,000 client interactions while providing a wide variety of services.

Monetary Compensation

• Service-related disabilities
• Non-service connected pensions
• Burial benefits
• Survivor’s benefits
• Educational and vocational rehabilitation benefits
• VA home loan eligibility assistance
• Appeals of any denied benefit

Nonmonetary Benefits

• Military service medal, decoration, and award issuance or replacement
• Military service records or document requisitions
• VA Healthcare application assistance
• Operate the courtesy Veterans Transportation Program
• Documentation assistance in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs for:
  • Disabled veterans license tags
  • Property tax exemptions
  • Educational benefits
  • Commissary Privileges

The department also provides assistance in obtaining state benefits, such as free car tags and fishing licenses, for those who are 100 percent service-connected.