Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (portal.ct.gov), checked Aug 21, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Appeal to the Board of Veterans' AppealsVeterans after they separate from the military.
- Burial Plot / Interment EntitlementVeterans after they separate from the military.
- CT Veterans Tuition WaiverVeterans after they separate from the military.
- Dental TreatmentVeterans after they separate from the military.
- Disability CompensationVeterans after they separate from the military.
- Unemployment CompensationVeterans after they separate from the military.
- Vocational Rehabilitation and EmploymentVeterans after they separate from the military.
- Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI)Veterans after they separate from the military.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Connecticut veterans with qualifying service; eligibility depends on service history, discharge status, and in some cases disability rating or income. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (portal.ct.gov), checked Aug 21, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Apply for unemployment compensation at the State Employment Service, in Connecticut at American Job Center offices.
- Bring a copy of your DD-214 discharge papers when you apply.
- Apply within the limited time after separation; the page states this benefit generally expires no more than 180 days after separation.
What to bring
- Copy of your DD-214 discharge papers
What to expect
The page states unemployment compensation is available for a limited time, generally no more than 180 days after separation.
Contact
- Serves all of Connecticut
Next step
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Source: Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, the official Connecticut state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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