How to Get Free Veteran Claims Help in Pinellas County
Meet with an accredited county service officer for help with VA benefits, claims, appeals, and survivor or dependent benefits.
Start here
Call Pinellas County Veterans Services for an appointment: 727-464-8460 in Clearwater or 727-582-7828 in St. Petersburg. County assistance is free for eligible Pinellas veterans, survivors, and dependents.
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; St. Petersburg 727-582-7828
See office locationsWhat to have ready
- DD214 or available discharge documents
- VA claim, rating decision, notice, and envelope
- Medical and dependency information relevant to the claim
- Exact appeal, evidence, or response deadline
Words you can use
“I am a Pinellas County [veteran, survivor, or dependent] and need an appointment about [claim or benefit]. The next deadline is [date]. What should I bring?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call for an appointment and state any deadline.
- 2
Bring complete VA notices and service documents.
- 3
Ask what form, evidence, and filing date apply.
- 4
Keep copies and confirmation of anything submitted.
If the first answer is no or wait
Do not miss a VA deadline while waiting for an appointment. Follow the notice’s filing instructions and ask for the earliest available officer.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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