Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission
The Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal veteranâs benefits. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance.

County benefits include:
  • Burial Allowance
  • Burial Plots
  • Headstones and Installation Allowances
  • Flags and Emblem Markers
  • Safeguard DD-214
For more information visit Armstrong County Veterans Affairs Office

State benefits include:
  • Blind Veterans Pension
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Educational Gratuity
  • Paralyzed Veterans Pension
  • Real Property Tax Exemption
  • State Veterans Home System
  • Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption
For more information visit Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Federal benefits
City Hall
Room 127
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Eligibility: You may be eligible for DMVA benefits if you are a: veteran; veteran's dependent; surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased veteran; uniformed service member; present or former reservist or National Guard member.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (215) 686-3256
  • (215) 563-3162 - Fax
Email Address: RA-DMVA_WebMaster@state.pa.us
Intake Procedure: Apply for your VA benefits at your Local Regional Offices: VA regional offices can assist you with filing the appropriate VA forms.Also, to apply for a specific benefit, visit Applying for Benefits. In addition, VSO's (Veteran Service Organizations) can assist you as well by answering general questions and even petitioning on your behalf for services they believe you are qualified to receive.
Intake Requirements: Proof of service.
Geographical Area: Philadelphia
Facility/ADA Access: yes
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Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission
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