Veterans Services

Union County Office of Veterans Services (VSO) provides information and services such as the following:

• Provides eligibility criteria for all veteran benefits and entitlements.
• Assists in securing copies of lost military documents, such as the DD-214 (military separation document).
• Guides applications for service connected compensation and pension claims.
• Assistances for veteran widows/widowers and children who are applying for benefits.
• Aids with appeals for claims that have been denied.
• Provides death and burial benefit information.
• Directs annual Memorial Day flag placement on veteran graves throughout Union County.
• Information and referrals to other county, state and federal government services, including housing; mental health; education; job training and placement; financial; and medical/nursing home services.
• Facilitates transportation (wheel chair equipped) to the VA Healthcare System at Lyons and East Orange through the Union County Paratransit system.
• Issues Veteran Parking Placards for use in Union County.
• Maintains a data base of local Union County veterans.
• Produces mixers, breakfasts, educational events, and clinics.

Also at this link, you can join the veterans services mailing list to always be in the know about upcoming events and programs in Union County. 

Transportation for Veterans 

Union County Paratransit offers transportation for Union County’s veterans at a fee of $3.00 for a one-way trip and $6.00 for a round trip. Learn more.

Every Tuesday & Thursday

Transportation is available to the Lyons campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System

Every Monday & Wednesday

Transportation is available to the East Orange campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System

Elizabeth Community Clinic

at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth

Appointments for rides must be made in advance by calling the Paratransit scheduling office at 908-241-8300. Call Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Try to schedule appointments between 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. The Paratransit system offers curb-to-curb service only. Assistance may be provided by an aide traveling with the veteran.

Courtesy Parking Spots for Veterans

The borough has provided two dedicated parking spots for veterans.  One is located at the main entrance to the Municipal Center at 360 Elkwood Ave. and the other is located in the parking lot at 1 Academy St.

New Jersey Veterans' Benefits Guide

This guide continues a tradition of providing relevant information to New Jersey’s Veterans community. Keeping you informed is part of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) continuing outreach efforts. Through extensive research and preparation, NJDMAVA has assembled valuable material into this edition of the New Jersey Veterans Benefits Guide (PDF). Many New Jersey Veterans are unaware of the numerous federal and state program benefits, entitlements and services they have earned in defense of this great nation.

New Jersey Resource Guide for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Families

"New Jersey is home to more than 340,000 proud veterans, yet many live with wounds we cannot see and among them, there are more than 53,000 disabled veterans, many of whom struggle with mental illness stemming from their service. Hundreds of veterans are homeless. In gratitude for and out of respect for that service, the New Jersey Resource Guide for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Families (PDF) is intended to connect the veteran's community with critical resources and programs." - Governor Phil Murphy