Utah Department of Workforce Services Veterans Services
Employment and training services for Utah veterans including job placement and career counseling.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.utah.gov), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- DD-214 & Military RecordsVeterans whose home of record upon release from active duty service was within the State of Utah.
- VA Claims AssistancePeople seeking benefits from the VA who need help preparing, submitting, and appealing claims free of charge.
- Education BenefitsVeterans and service members pursuing higher education to develop their skills and careers.
- Utah First-Time Homebuyer GrantEligible Veterans and current service members who are first-time homebuyers in Utah, including recently separated Veterans and currently serving members living in Utah.
- Spouse and Family BenefitsSpouses, family members and care takers of veterans and service members.
- Housing & HomelessnessPeople who need help navigating housing benefits or who are having issues with homelessness and need assistance.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Utah veterans and transitioning service members; some programs require a service-connected disability or recent separation. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.utah.gov), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Contact the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs to speak with a VA-accredited claims representative about eligibility for disability benefits and other pension programs.
- Schedule an appointment through the program's VA Claims Assistance page.
- Work with a trained and accredited veteran service officer to prepare your VA benefits claim.
- Submit your claim with the veteran service officer's assistance.
- If needed, work with the veteran service officer to appeal a VA benefits decision.
- If you need a DD-214 from the department's archive, request a copy by phone or email and provide the required identifying information.
What to bring
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
What to expect
The program's site says trained and accredited veteran service officers assist veterans free of charge with preparing, submitting, and appealing VA benefit claims. For Utah archive DD-214 searches, the department says it will need your full name, date of birth, and last four digits of your Social Security number.
Contact
- Call the VA Education (GI Bill) Hotline at 1-888-442-4551Questions about GI Bill and VA education benefits.
- Serves all of Utah
Next step
See every Utah program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, the official Utah state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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