Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (vetaffairs.sd.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Preparing claims for benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Military veterans and their dependents.
- Assistance with making application for the various benefits programs that are availableOur states veterans and their dependants.
Eligibility
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) is a state agency which was created to assist military veterans, and their dependents, in preparing claims for benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits include, but are not limited to: compensation for service connected disabilities, hospital care at a VA Medical Center, pension benefits for certain wartime veterans, VA Home Loan programs, Burial Benefits, etc.
How to reach them
- Serves all of South Dakota
Next step
See every South Dakota program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, the official South Dakota state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (vetaffairs.sd.gov/benefits/Federal/intro%20to%20federal%20benefits.aspx)
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