Manatee County Veterans Services

Manatee County's Veterans Services Division in Bradenton helps veterans, dependents, survivors, reservists, Guard members and active-duty members claim VA compensation, pension, health care, education, burial and survivor benefits and appeal denials, free, by appointment. It also signs veterans up for Manatee Moves and helps with the county's combat duty grant. Call 941-745-3795.

Also called: CVSO, county veterans service officer, claims help, Bradenton, 3rd Avenue West, Community and Veterans Services, appeals, discharge upgrade.

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

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Manatee County, FLCounty

The Veterans Services Division of the county's Community and Veterans Services Department is Manatee County's veterans service office; see the Florida entry on claims assistance. The county says "there is absolutely no fee or cost for our services or for the submission of a claim for VA benefits". What it helps with. The claim process and appeals of denied claims; service-connected disability compensation and pension, including pension with aid and attendance for wartime veterans; education, burial and survivor benefits; VA health care, home loans, life insurance and vocational rehabilitation; veterans' preference and the property tax exemptions; discharge upgrades; and requests for discharge papers and military personnel and medical records. It also registers veterans for Manatee Moves and helps with the county's Active Military Combat Duty Grant (see those entries). Who can use it. A veteran, a veteran's dependent, a surviving spouse or child, a reservist or National Guard member, or an active-duty member. Where. 1401 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton 34205. Call 941-745-3795 for an appointment, or email [email protected]. The lobby is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from noon to 1 p.m.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Manatee County Veterans Services
Gate	Rule
Veterans, families, survivors and serving members	Any veteran, dependent or survivor, or a reservist, Guard or active-duty member. No rating is needed.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-10-02.

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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.