Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

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The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

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The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs is an Executive Department in Maryland State Government with a service mission to:

•Provide representation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Agency also provides referrals to other federal, Maryland State and local government agencies for benefits which may be available to eligible individuals.
•Manage and operate authorized Maryland State Veterans Cemeteries and a Civil War Cemetery.
•Maintain and care for memorials for the Maryland Vietnam, Korean, World War II Veterans and Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.
•Manage Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
•Provide staff support and assistance to State Veterans Commissions.

The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with services in the following manner:
Friendly and Courteous, Timely and Responsive, Accurate and Consistent, Accessible and Convenient, Truthful and Transparent. Read more about the Promise and complete a short three question customer experience survey here: http://veterans.maryland.gov/about-mdva/

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The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs mission is to assist veterans, active duty service members, their families, and their dependents in securing benefits earned through military service.

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MDVA provides information about federal and state benefits, and is authorized to represent Maryland veterans and their dependents before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There is no charge for this service. The department is especially interested in connecting with and aiding our newest generation of American veterans.

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Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you have about possible benefits or transitioning back into civilian life.

State benefits are available in the following categories for veterans who qualify:
- Behavioral Health/PTSD
- Scholarships and Education
- Compensation and Pension Claims Assistance
- Small Business Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- Tax Benefits
- Obtaining a DD-214

We now also have interest free loans available for veteran owned businesses. Please see our page, No Interest Loans - MD Department of Veterans Affairs for more details.