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Veterans Services and Support



The Veteran Service Officer assists veterans and their dependents with applications for compensation, pensions, hospitalization and other benefits through an intake process that included information and referral services.

The NMPMA Veterans Services Officer and its affiliates are advocates for veterans and their dependents.  Services offered by the VSO includes:

  • Information veterans, dependents, and survivors of their eligibility for benefits payable through the Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Assists in obtaining addresses for benefits playable through Social Security Administration or other government agencies
  • Completes forms for benefits that may be payable through the Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Completes forms and notifies the appropriate branch of service of the death of a retiree
  • Obtains supporting documents for claims by veterans, their spouses and dependents.

Mission:  The NMPMA Veterans Services Officer and its affiliates are advocates for veterans and their dependents. The Veteran Service Officer assists veterans and their dependents with applications for compensation, pensions, hospitalization and other benefits through an intake process that included information and referral services.

Common Questions:

1.      Are only “Honorable” Discharges needed to apply for disability benefits?-

No. Generally, we were informed only honorable discharges were the only separation of service.  However, individuals receiving undesirable, bad conduct and other types of dishonorable discharges may qualify for VA benefits depending on a determination made by VA.  (VA Character of Discharge)- Link

2.      Can women or men who served still file a claim for incidents that occurred while in the military?

Yes.  Sexual assault and harassment are serious problems in the United States armed forces. Thousands of service members each year are estimated to have experienced some form of military sexual trauma (MST), including rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. Military Sexual Trauma (MST)-Link


3.      I lost my DD-214 and Medical Records. Where do I go to obtain a copy?

Download Form SF-180 to manually request DD-214 or Medical Records- Link
Submit your request online- Link
4.     What is the “evidence” needed to submit with a claim?

A current physical or mental disability (damage to your body or mind that makes you less able—or totally unable—to do everyday tasks) An event, injury, or illness that happened while you were serving in the military to cause this disability. Evidence-Link


VA Documents and Fact Sheets

      1. How do I apply for this program?
  • Press Release:
      1. VA administers over 146,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to date
      2. Three Agent Orange Presumptives Added


For more information concerning these, and other types of veteran services, contact our Veterans Affairs Officer.

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