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Alternate Name
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Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Service and Benefits Program; Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Service and Benefits Program; DOGE; Doge; doge
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Description
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SERVICE & BENEFITS: Assists veterans and eligible dependents in acquiring benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, the State of Maryland, and other veteran specific programs. Provides representation for veterans and dependents seeking USDVA benefits and assists with disability compensation/pension claims. Resource List for Maryland Veterans, Reserves, and National Guard Federal employees and other workers impacted by the Federal Government transition https://veterans.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/resource-guide-for-website_update.pdf Resource List for Maryland Veterans Impacted by the Transgender Service Member Ban https://veterans.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/DVMF-Transgender-Resources.pdf
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Coverage Area
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The entire state of Maryland
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 3PM
Tue: 8AM 3PM
Wed: 8AM 3PM
Thu: 8AM 3PM
Fri: 8AM 3PM
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Eligibility
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Veterans and eligible dependents.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Find a DVMF Service Office near you (see below) and call that office directly to make an appointment. Service Program offices are open Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00, by appointment only.
During the appointment with the specialist, you can expect the following:
Military separation discharge document review
VA system review: Healthcare, Benefits, and Cemeteries
DVMF programs review: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and Cemeteries
Disability compensation/pension claim submission (if discharge paperwork supports the claim)
Once your claim is submitted, you’ll get claim processing tracking, additional claim development (if needed), followed by a decision review and explanation of benefits.
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Documents Required
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Copy of DD214 or WWII Vet's Discharge Papers. Additional documents may be needed if claim is for dependent family member.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Cemetery Program
Department of Veterans and Military Families, Perry Point Medical Center
Department of Veterans and Military Families, Loch Raven Community Living and Rehabilitation Center
Department of Veterans and Military Families, Loch Raven Outpatient Clinic
Veterans Service and Benefit Program, Silver Spring
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Harford County
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Prince George's County
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Upper Shore Office
Veterans Service and Benefits Program, Lower Shore Office
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