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New Jersey Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs
The NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs maintains a network
of regional offices around the state to assist veterans in obtaining their
state and federal benefits. Information is provided on such matters as
federal benefits, employment/re-employment, civil service preference,
counseling, housing, education, disability pension, nursing homes, burial,
cemeteries and tuition assistance. Veterans who may be eligible for the
US Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health benefits should call for
information toll-free at 1-877-222-8387.
To qualify for most services, a veteran must have completed at least 90 days of service in the armed forces or, if less, been discharged with a service-connected disability. In certain instances, benefits are also extended to spouses, civil union partners, widow(er)s, and Gold Star Mothers/Fathers providing they meet program requirements.
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Disabled Veterans
New Jersey offers a Disabled Veterans Pension under certain conditions to veterans identified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' as having 100 percent disability ratings as a result of wartime service. Other benefits for such persons include - 100 percent real estate tax exemptions; various licenses at no charge (provided they meet the necessary qualifications); and, for NJ Civil Service Open Competitive examinations, automatically being placed at the top of the list if they pass. In addition, a blind disabled veteran is eligible for a no fee registration for one automobile.
For further information, please contact your State Veterans Service Office or call the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affair's toll-free number 1-888-8NJ-VETS (1-888-865-8387) or 609-530-6868 or visit their website at www.state.nj.us/military.
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Division of Aging and Community Services
