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If you live in Hernando County, free claims help is available through Hernando County Veterans Services - Brooksville, where an accredited VSO representative can help at no cost; contact the office to confirm availability, appointment requirements and meeting location before traveling. AMVETS also says its VA-claims assistance is free, handled remotely and does not require membership. PVA offers a national benefits helpline and referral to a nearby service officer, while FDVA provides a statewide callback for free benefits assistance and routing; these are referral contacts, not confirmed local claims offices. The Brooksville VA Clinic is 3 miles from the county center, and James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital is 35 miles away, straight-line measurements, not driving distances. Vietnam era only is the largest service era, with about 6,450, give or take 512; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served.
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621 W Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Hernando County Veterans Services - Brooksville: Contact the provider to confirm appointment requirements and the meeting location. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 18,100, give or take 953 civilian veterans in Hernando County.
By ACS estimates, Hernando County has the 29th largest veteran population among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Hernando County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 38 percent above the Florida share; above the national share. | 31 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 19 percent above the Florida share; above the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Hernando County has about 5,400, give or take 448 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Florida round to a 30 percent share.
Hernando County has about 874, give or take 228 veterans under 35, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Florida.
Hernando County has about 1,700, give or take 337 women veterans, making up 9 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Florida.
| Measure | Hernando County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,158 ± $3,853 | $52,753 ± $469 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $33,210 ± $1,049 | $36,879 ± $115 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 9.1% ± 2.2 points | 7.6% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 38.9% ± 3.3 points | 31.0% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 56.4% ± 4.3 points | 71.2% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.5% ± 2.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.8% ± 1.1 points | 95.9% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 26.8% ± 2.5 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 slightly more veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 18,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 7,595 veterans in Hernando County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,302 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 763 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 794 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,376 |
| 100 percent | 2,360 |
FY2019: 4,751 recipients. Change to FY2025: +2,844.
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 828 VA-backed home loans out of 6,982 home loans made in Hernando County (11.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $349,000.
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 6,450, give or take 512) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 3,150, give or take 450).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $228.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $187.0 million in medical care spending in Hernando County for FY2025.
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab)
13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612-4745
New-patient wait for mental health: 24 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 20 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 35 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Brooksville VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
14540 Cortez Boulevard, Suite 108, Brooksville, FL 34613-6001
New-patient wait for mental health: 24 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 18 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Pasco County Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
5139 Deer Park Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653
about 24 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 53 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Hernando County is C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Bay Pines, FL, about 54 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Hernando County is Clearwater Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Clearwater, FL, about 38 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Florida National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-7740
About 19.6 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 237.9 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, Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Sumter Counties CoC counted 49 veterans experiencing homelessness (17 sheltered, 32 unsheltered).
FL-520 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 57 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 James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 813-972-2000. 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 Hernando 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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