More information on specific eligibility for benefits can be found on the local VA website at veterans.utah.gov , but you may be interested in the following list of available benefits and contact information (not exhaustive):
- Property tax abatement depending on percentage of disability;
- Purple Heart Tuition Waiver;
- Tuition Waiver for Military Members’ Surviving Dependents;
- Honorary High School Diplomas;
- Veterans Upward Bound (assisting in obtaining admission to post-secondary schools);
- Veterans License Plates;
- Veterans Job Representatives;
- Veterans Job Preference;
- Veterans Hiring Priority;
- Veteran Nursing Homes;
- Utah State Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park located at 117111 Camp Williams Road in Bluffdale;
- Bus and Trax Reduced Fare Cards;
- Community Based Outpatient Clinics;
- Valor House (provides transitional housing to homeless veterans for up to two years) (801) 582-1565 ext. 2703
Did you know that you may obtain exceptional help filling out a VA applications for pension benefits for *FREE* from theAmerican Legion (801) 326-2380; VFW (801) 326-2385; DAV (801) 326-2375; or Purple Heart (801) 326-2471?
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