How to Get Free Veteran Claims Help in Hendry County
Use the county veteran service officer for claims, appeals, pensions, survivor benefits, health benefits, education, and records.
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Call Hendry County Veteran Services at 863-675-5250. The office lists LaBelle hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and Clewiston hours on Tuesday and Thursday; confirm the location, appointment, and records needed before traveling.
LaBelle Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Clewiston Tuesday, Thursday; call to confirm times and location
See the official veteran services officeWhat to have ready
- Hendry County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need free help with a VA [claim, appeal, pension, survivor benefit, health benefit, education benefit, or records request]. The deadline is [date]. What should I bring and which Hendry County office should I visit?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
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Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Hendry County at 863-675-5220 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 10, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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