Citrus County Veterans Service

Citrus County's Veterans Service, under Community Services in Lecanto, guides veterans and their families through VA, state and Department of War systems; Philip Watson manages the office at 352-527-5915, and officers make home visits for homebound veterans.

Also called: veteran services, claims help, VA claim, Lecanto, Inverness, Crystal River, 292.05, home visits.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Citrus County, FLCounty

Florida's counties may run veteran service offices under chapter 292; see the Florida entry. Citrus County runs one: "We provide guidance and assistance to veterans and their families so that they are able to navigate the difficult VA systems and benefits provided by the Department of VA Affairs, The State of Florida, and the Department of War." Who. "Philip Watson Veteran Services Officer Manager - Citrus County Veterans Service - 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461 - 352-527-5915 / 352-527-5916", open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a noon-to-1 p.m. closure. Homebound. "If the Veteran is homebound, the Veteran Service Officers are able to make home visits to complete documents for submission to Veterans Administration."

Thresholds

Thresholds for Citrus County Veterans Service
Gate	Rule
Veterans and families in Citrus County	Veterans and their families. No rating is needed.

Sources

Citrus County, Veteran ServicesOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-08.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.