Office of Advocacy and Assistance--State and Federal Veteran Resources

SAVE THE DATE for STAND DOWN on 09/20/24! Commissioner Ron Welch (BG Ret.) proudly announces Stand Down 2024, being held on Friday, September 20th across six locations, including a new location in Stamford. Stand Down offers “one-stop” access to a range of services and resources from state, federal, local, and community providers with the shared goal of supporting our Connecticut Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members. For more information, please press here Veterans Stand Down

Office of Advocacy and Assistance

State and Federal Veteran Resources

Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs

The state agency of Veterans Affairs offers several benefits for Connecticut Veterans.
Check out our Guide to Veteran Benefits in Connecticut* for more information.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Veterans Affairs launched a new site so veterans can manage their VA health care, disability, education, request a new DD214 and other federal programs; all in one place. Access and manage your VA benefits and health care here!

*Effective October 1, 2018 - Public Act 18-47 extends certain state and municipal benefits, currently available to veterans honorably discharged or released under honorable conditions from active service in the armed forces, to veterans who received an Other than Honorable (OTH) discharge characterization.