Veterans service offices throughout Puerto Rico provide eligible military veterans, service members, and their families with access to federal VA benefits and state-specific veterans programs. Puerto Rico maintains its own state department of veterans affairs that administers state-funded benefits in addition to assisting with federal claims.
Veterans in Puerto Rico should start by contacting their county veterans service officer, who can help determine eligibility for both state and federal benefits at no cost. The state also offers unique programs for Puerto Rico veterans including property tax exemptions, state-funded educational benefits, and veterans preference in state employment.
Puerto Rico veterans seeking to file a VA disability claim for the first time should gather their DD-214, service treatment records, and any private medical records related to their condition before visiting a veterans service office. Free accredited claims agents are available at county offices throughout the state and can guide you through the entire process at no charge.