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Service Officer Training

Service Officer Training. State Veterans Benefits Available. Tom Meadows TDVA Training Officer Tom.Meadows@tn.gov. State Veterans Cemeteries. 4 Total Knoxville (2) Nashville (1) Memphis (1) Planning stages for one in Jackson Area and one in Crossville Area

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Service Officer Training

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  1. Service Officer Training State Veterans Benefits Available Tom Meadows TDVA Training Officer Tom.Meadows@tn.gov

  2. State Veterans Cemeteries • 4 Total Knoxville (2) Nashville (1) Memphis (1) • Planning stages for one in Jackson Area and one in Crossville Area • Free to Vet $700 for Spouse or Qualifying Child

  3. State Veterans Homes • Humboldt Murfreesboro and Knoxville • Next one in Clarksville • Plans for one in Cleveland and Memphis • Advantages: Cost , Patient to Staff Ratio, Federal Per Diem

  4. Hunting and Fishing License • 30% SC Disability from a War time period of Service • Letter from VA • One time $10 fee good for life • Non veterans can get the same privilege at age 65

  5. Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal • Presented to the families of veterans Killed in Action • Presented by Governor or Designee

  6. Education • Helping Heroes Grant For Veterans • Diploma For World War II, Korea and Vietnam War Veterans • See Website for additional education benefits

  7. Homeowners • Property Tax Relief • 100% PT or TDIU • Apply through county (Form:F-16) • Residence Only • Must Pay Taxes State will reimburse • Maximum Value • If vet entitled widow will be also.

  8. Veteran Emphasis State Mandates • Day of mourning combat related deaths • Registration of Discharges County Court Clerk No Charge

  9. Motorist • Free with waiver of annual fee and wheel tax 2 plates. • Prisoner of War-Purple Heart-Medal of Honor-Bronze Star with V Device • 100% PT- Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal • Other Specialty Plates require fee for tag, plus state and county fees

  10. State Parks • Discounted fees for camping and lodging • Off season at Commissioners discretion • Free Golf and camping on Veterans Day

  11. The National Guard • Dual Pay for Summer Camp • TN National Guard Day March 3rd • Free Plates

  12. TDVA Website State Benefits Tennessee Department of Veteran Affairs

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