Find veterans benefits contacts serving Brevard County, Florida. Compare the listed providers and contact an office directly.
You can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at Brevard County Veterans Services offices in Merritt Island, Palm Bay and Viera, as well as the DAV Service Office and FDVA State Veterans Service Officer Site in Viera. Confirm availability, appointment needs and meeting location before traveling. AMVETS also offers free remote VA-claims assistance, with no membership required. PVA’s helpline and FDVA’s statewide callback are referral services that can connect you with an appropriate service officer, not claims representation themselves. The Viera VA Clinic is 4 miles from the county center, measured in a straight line. The largest veteran group is Vietnam era only, about 19,500, give or take 991; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. Check the linked state page for full benefit terms.
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2575 N Courteney Pkwy, Suite 108, Merritt Island, FL 32953Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
County veterans services
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120 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay City Hall, Room 229, Palm Bay, FL 32909Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
County veterans services
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2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B, Ste. 102, Viera, FL 32940Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
DAV service office documented by DAV Florida.
2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
State veterans service officer site; statewide access is available through FDVA.
2900 Veterans Way, Room D-223, Viera, FL 32940Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Florida directory.
Brevard County Veterans Services - Viera: Contact the provider to confirm appointment requirements and the meeting location. Brevard County Veterans Services - Merritt Island: Contact the provider to confirm appointment requirements and the meeting location. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
County Veterans Service Officers Directory (opens in a new tab) · Brevard County Veterans Services (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 65,000, give or take 1,980 civilian veterans in Brevard County.
By ACS estimates, Brevard County has the 4th largest veteran population among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 34 percent above the Florida share; above the national share. | 31 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 14 percent the same rounded estimate as the Florida share; above the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Brevard County has about 16,800, give or take 846 veterans 75 and older, making up 26 percent of its veterans compared with 30 percent in Florida.
Brevard County has about 3,480, give or take 566 veterans under 35, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Florida.
Women veterans in Brevard County number about 7,870, give or take 840; their 12 percent share is above Florida's 11 percent.
| Measure | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $57,948 ± $2,355 | $52,753 ± $469 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $36,449 ± $496 | $36,879 ± $115 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 6.2% ± 0.8 points | 7.6% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 30.7% ± 1.6 points | 31.0% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 69.8% ± 2.5 points | 71.2% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.6% ± 1.0 points | 4.0% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.0% ± 0.8 points | 95.9% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 37.5% ± 1.6 points | 35.0% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 57,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 64,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 29,014 veterans in Brevard County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 5,240 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 2,806 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 3,196 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 8,600 |
| 100 percent | 9,172 |
FY2019: 17,468 recipients. Change to FY2025: +11,546.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 2,805 VA-backed home loans out of 17,572 home loans made in Brevard County (16.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $410,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 19,500, give or take 991) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 10,800, give or take 845).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $851.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $446.3 million in medical care spending in Brevard County for FY2025.
Orlando VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827-5812
New-patient wait for mental health: 11 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 24 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 35 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Viera VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940-8007
New-patient wait for primary care: 20 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 26 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 4 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Melbourne Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2098 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
St. Petersburg VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
9500 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33744
about 131 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Brevard County is Lake Baldwin VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Orlando, FL, about 42 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Brevard County is Orlando Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Orlando, FL, about 39 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5525 U.S. Highway 1 Mims, FL 32754
321-383-2638
About 33.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398
About 263.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Palm Bay, Melbourne/Brevard County CoC counted 161 veterans experiencing homelessness (109 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).
FL-513 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 182 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Orlando VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 407-631-1000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Brevard County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Florida veterans with at least 10 percent disability may receive a $5,000 assessed value reduction.
Florida offers scholarships to eligible children and spouses of veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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