Resource Directory

Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Connecticut.

State housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Connecticut residents including veterans.

Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Connecticut.

Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.

Support services for military and veteran families in Connecticut including counseling and family readiness programs.

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs administers Connecticut-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs administers Connecticut-specific veteran benefits programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs administers Connecticut-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Connecticut veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

If a Connecticut veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal.

Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Connecticut veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Connecticut veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.

Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Connecticut veterans.

Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.

Monthly VA pension for wartime Connecticut veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.

Tax-free monthly payments for Connecticut veterans with service-connected conditions.

File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for Connecticut veterans who are homeless or at risk.

Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

Employment and training services for Connecticut veterans including job placement and career counseling.

Connecticut state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.