The purpose of the Liberty County Veterans Office is to assist any county resident who served in the armed forces and their dependents to prepare, submit and present their claim to ensure they receive the entitlement they deserve.

1. Inform veterans, dependents and survivors about benefits from the Department of Veterans' Affairs
2. Federal Benefits:
   a. Compensation for Service Connected Disability
   b. Pension for a Non-Service Connected Disability
   c. Burial Benefits
   
   • Death Pension & Death Compensation
   • Grave Markers
   d. GI Home Loan Guaranty
   e. Education
   f. Health Care Enrollment
3. State of Texas Benefits:
   
   • a. Land Program of 5 acres or more
   • b. Housing Assistance Loan
   • c. Home Improvement Loan
   • d. Education (Hazelwood Act)
4. War Time Service Dates:
   
   • World War II  -  12/7/41 through 12/31/46
   • Korean War  -  6/27/50 through 1/31/55
   • Vietnam Era  -  8/5/64 (2/28/61 for veterans who served "In Country" before 8/5/64) through 6/7/75
   • Gulf War  -  8/2/90 through a date to be set by law or a Presidential Proclamation.
5. Documents that should be kept in a safe place:
   • a. Original separation document or DD-124 (can be recorded at County Clerk's Office)
   • b. Marriage license
   • c. Divorce decree/death records of prior marriage(s) for self or current spouse.
   • d. Birth certificates of children or adoption decrees.
   • e. Social Security numbers for yourself, spouse, and children.