State / Territory Benefits - Nevada
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Summary: Nevada offers special benefits for its military Service members and Veterans including: state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, disabled Veteran tax exemption, Veteran cemetery plots, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component, and Veteran disability status. Any Veteran, Family member of a Veteran or Nevada resident on active duty can receive free assistance in filing a claim with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for a service-connected disability or other benefit program. Assistance includes help in filing claims, representation at local hearings, appeals and discharge upgrades. For further information, contact a Veteran Service Officer at: 1) 5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno, NV 89511, 775-688-1653; or, 2) 950 W. Owens St., Suite 111, Las Vegas, NV 89106, 702-636-3070.
State Benefit Highlights and Eligibility
State Tax Advantage: Nevada does not have a state income tax.
Veterans Tax Exemption: An annual tax exemption is available to any Veteran. Veterans may "donate" their exempted tax directly to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account, which will help in the operation of the State Veterans' Home.
Eligibility: A Veteran with wartime service. To obtain this exemption, take a copy of your DD214 or discharge papers to your local County Assessor. The exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle privilege tax or real property tax. The exemption cannot be split between the two. To obtain the exact amount of this benefit, contact your County Assessor.
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption: Nevada offers a property tax exemption to any Veteran with a service connected disability of 60% or more. The amount of exemption available to disabled Veterans varies from $6,250.00 to $20,000.00 of assessed valuation, depending on the percentage of disability and the year filed. This exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle tax or personal property tax. To determine the actual value of this benefit or to obtain further information, contact the local County Assessor's office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran with a service-connected disability of 60% or more, have an honorable separation from the service and be a resident of Nevada. The widow or widower of a disabled Veteran, who was eligible for this exemption at the time of his or her death, may also receive this exemption.
Retirement Income: Not taxed.
Education Benefits:
Tuition Waiver Program: The University of Nevada System provides 100% tuition waiver, excluding some laboratory and university fees, to members of the Armed Forces serving in Nevada at all state universities and community colleges. There is no limit on number of credits taken.
Eligibility: Members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are on active duty and stationed at a military installation in the State of Nevada, or were honorably discharged and who were on active duty while stationed at a military installation in the State of Nevada
National Guard Tuition Waiver Program: The University of Nevada System provides 100% tuition waiver, excluding some laboratory and university fees, to all current and newly recruited members of the Nevada National Guard at all state universities and community colleges. There is no limit on number of credits taken.
Eligibility: Available for traditional classroom education only and students/National Guard member must maintain a 2.0 GPA per semester.
Waiver of fees for members of Nevada National Guard: The University of Nevada may grant a waiver of registration fees and laboratory fees for any member of the active Nevada National Guard, who attends a school within the System as a full-time or part-time student
Eligibility: Be a member in good standing of the active Nevada National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the waiver is granted; and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.
Veterans Tuition Assistance: 50 percent of all fees paid at state universities or community colleges.
Eligibility: Army Reserves and National Guard Service member.
Waiver of fees for child, widow or widower of person killed while performing duties as member of Nevada National Guard: The University of Nevada may grant a waiver of registration fees and laboratory fees for any child, widow or widower of a person killed while performing his or her duties as a member of the active Nevada National Guard, who attends a school within the System as a full-time or part-time student
Eligibility: Be a member in good standing of the active Nevada National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the waiver is granted; and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.
Civil Service Preference: Civil service preference is given to Veterans applying for state employment in Nevada. For information, contact the Nevada Department of Personnel at 775-684-0150 in Carson City or 702-486-2900 in Las Vegas.
Eligibility: Veterans receive civil service preference. Veterans with service-connected disabilities receive additional preference.
Employment Assistance: State employees receive 15 calendar days of military leave each year.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member.
On-Line Employment Applications (NV APPS): The Nevada Department of Personnel will accept on-line employment application. This system will allow the Veteran the ability to conveniently search and apply for job openings on-line, store applicant profile information and submit application electronically. The system also allows for position vacancies to be announced on a daily basis.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Benefits:
Nevada Veteran License Plates: Veterans may purchase a license plate set displaying the word VETERAN from a local Nevada Division of Motor Vehicles office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran or his or her spouse, parent or child may purchase a Veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application. Initial cost for Veteran plates with a standard number is $60 plus a Prison Industry fee of $.50 per plate. The annual renewal fee is $30. The initial cost for personalized versions is $95. The annual renewal is $50. $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal fee are given to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account.
National Guard License Plate: A National Guard License Plate for an initial fee of $6.00 and no annual renewal fee.
Eligibility: An active National Guard Service member with written certification from Commanding Officer.
Congressional Medal of Honor Plate: A Congressional Medal of Honor Plate license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Congressional Medal of Honor Service member with documented proof from the Department of Veterans Affairs when submitting DMV application.
Disabled Veteran Plate: A Disabled Veteran Plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal and exempts vehicle from Nevada State and local parking fees.
Eligibility: A 100% disabled Veteran whose disability results from causes connected with service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Ex-Prisoner of War (POW) Plate: Ex Prisoner of War license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal and exempts vehicle from Nevada State and local parking fees.
Eligibility: Must have been a Prisoner of War to be eligible for POW plate. Proof of POW status from Department of Veterans Affairs must be provided before plates can be issued.
Purple Heart Plate: A Purple Heart license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Must be Purple Heart recipients Proof of Purple Heart award must be provided from Department of Veteran Affairs before plates can be issued.
Pearl Harbor Survivors & Veterans Plate: A Pearl Harbor Survivors & Veterans plate for an initial fee of $26.00 and a $5.00 annual renewal fee.
Eligibility: Must be a survivor or Veteran of Pearl Harbor conflict. Proof must be provided from Department of Veteran Affairs before plates can be issued.
Fallen Military Plate: A Fallen Military license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Available to immediate Family members of those who died as a result of injuries sustained while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Gold Star Plate: A Gold Star license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Available to immediate Family members of those killed in the line of duty while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Health and Insurance Benefits:
Group Insurance: National Guard Association offers term life insurance $500.00 - $50,000.00 for members; $500.00 - $25,000.00 for spouse and $1.00-$10,000.00 for children.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member.
Injury and Death Benefits: Medical care plus professional assistant during incapacitation.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Injury: Worker's Compensation
Eligibility: National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Parks and Recreation Benefits:
Hunting and Fishing Licenses:
Serviceman's Hunting License: The State of Nevada Wildlife Division will issue a hunting license for $9.00 to Nevada resident Service members stationed outside of Nevada.
Eligibility: Service member must show duty or leave papers at the time of purchase.
Disabled Veteran Combination License: The State of Nevada Wildlife Division will issue free hunting/fishing licenses.
Eligibility: Any honorably separated Veteran residing in Nevada for six months who has a service-connected disability of 50% or more documented by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Annual Serviceman Fishing License: The State of Nevada Wildlife Division will issue an annual fishing license for $9.00 to Nevada resident Service members stationed outside of Nevada.
Eligibility: Service member must show duty or leave papers at the time of purchase.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Guardianship Program: Nevada state law permits the Nevada Office of Veterans' Services to act as the financial guardian.
Eligibility: Incompetent Veterans, their widows and children.
Nevada Veterans' Home: A State-owned and operated Veterans' home is located in Boulder City. The 82,000 square foot facility accommodates 180 residents and consists of an extended care facility for Veterans in need of skilled nursing home care. Services include Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy; Dental, Audiology, and vision Assessments; Podiatry Care Program; IV Therapy; End-of-Life Care Programs; Laboratory and Pharmacy Services; Radiology and Diagnostic Services; Dietary Services; and Social Services. There are two levels of secured care for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementia related illnesses.
Eligibility: For admission information, see the Veterans Home webpage or call 702-332-6864. Applicants must have a military discharge other than dishonorable; be a spouse of a Veteran who meets the above requirement or a Gold Star parent; must be a current resident of Nevada or provide verification of Nevada residency at the time of enlistment in the military; not require medical care that the Home is unable to provide and not exhibit traits that may prove dangerous to the applicant, residents, staff or visitors.
Veteran Cemetery Plots: Veterans and members of their immediate Family may be buried at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, 775-575-4441, or at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, 702-486-5920. There is no charge for the plot, vault and opening & closing of a gravesite for a Veteran. Headstones are provides at no cost by the federal government. Military honors are provided by military units; however, a cemetery staff member can assist in making these arrangements. A $450 fee (subject to change) is charged for the burial of the spouse or dependent of a Veteran.
Eligibility: A Veteran of the Armed Forces and a resident of Nevada.
Nevada Public Records: Veterans or their dependents filing claims for service-connected disabilities may receive free copies of their birth, divorce, death or marriage certificate from the appropriate county courthouse. Discharge certificates are recorded free of charge to eligible Veterans by County Recorders.
Eligibility: Veterans who have been discharged from serving in any component of the Armed Forces.
State Tax Advantage: Nevada does not have a state income tax.
Veterans Tax Exemption: An annual tax exemption is available to any Veteran. Veterans may "donate" their exempted tax directly to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account, which will help in the operation of the State Veterans' Home.
Eligibility: A Veteran with wartime service. To obtain this exemption, take a copy of your DD214 or discharge papers to your local County Assessor. The exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle privilege tax or real property tax. To obtain the exact amount of this benefit, contact your County Assessor.
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption: Nevada offers a property tax exemption to any Veteran with a service0conencted disability of 60% or more. The amount of exemption available to disabled Veterans varies from $6,250.00 to $20,000.00 of assessed valuation, depending on the percentage of disability and the year filed. This exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle tax or personal property tax. To determine the actual value of this benefit or to obtain further information, contact the local County Assessor's office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran with a service-connected disability of 60% or more, have an honorable separation from the service and be a resident of Nevada. The widow or widower of a disabled Veteran, who was eligible for this exemption at the time of his or her death, may also receive this exemption.
Retirement Income: Not taxed.
Civil Service Preference: Civil service preference is given to Veterans applying for state employment in Nevada.
Eligibility: Veterans and Veterans with service-connected disabilities receive additional preference.
On-Line Employment Applications (NV APPS): The Nevada Department of Personnel will accept on-line employment application. This system will allow the Veteran the ability to conveniently search and apply for job openings on-line, store applicant profile information and submit application electronically. The system also allows for position vacancies to be announced on a daily basis.
Nevada Veteran License Plates: Veterans may purchase a license plate set displaying the word VETERAN from a local Nevada Division of Motor Vehicles office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran or his or her spouse, parent or child may purchase a Veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application. Initial cost for Veteran plates with a standard number is $60 plus a Prison Industry fee of $.50 per plate. The annual renewal fee is $30. The initial cost for personalized versions is $95. The annual renewal is $50. $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal fee are given to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account.
Disabled Veteran Plate: A Disabled Veteran Plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal and exempts vehicle from Nevada State and local parking fees.
Eligibility: A 100% disabled Veteran whose disability results from causes connected with service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Purple Heart Plate: A Purple Heart license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Must be Purple Heart recipients Proof of Purple Heart award must be provided from Department of Veteran Affairs before plates can be issued.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses:
Disabled Veteran Combination License: The State of Nevada Wildlife Division will issue free hunting fishing licenses.
Eligibility: Any honorably separated Veteran residing in Nevada for six months who has a service-connected disability of 50% or more documented by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Guardianship Program: Nevada state law permits the Nevada Office of Veterans' Services to act as the financial guardian.
Eligibility: Incompetent Veterans, their widows and children.
Nevada Veterans' Home: A State-owned and operated Veterans' home is located in Boulder City. The 82,000 square foot facility accommodates 180 residents and consists of an extended care facility for Veterans in need of skilled nursing home care. Services include Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy; Dental, Audiology, and vision Assessments; Podiatry Care Program; IV Therapy; End-of-Life Care Programs; Laboratory and Pharmacy Services; Radiology and Diagnostic Services; Dietary Services; and Social Services. There are two levels of secured care for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementia related illnesses.
Eligibility: For admission information, see the Veterans Home webpage or call (702) 332-6864. Applicants must have a military discharge other than dishonorable; be a spouse of a Veteran who meets the above requirement or a Gold Star parent; must be a current resident of Nevada or provide verification of Nevada residency at the time of enlistment in the military; not require medical care that the Home is unable to provide and not exhibit traits that may prove dangerous to the applicant, residents, staff or visitors.
Nevada Public Records: Veterans or their dependents filing claims for service-connected disabilities may receive free copies of their birth, divorce, death or marriage certificate from the appropriate county courthouse. Discharge certificates are recorded free of charge to eligible Veterans by County Recorders.
Eligibility: Veterans who have been discharged from serving in any component of the Armed Forces.
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption: Nevada offers a property tax exemption to any Veteran with a service connected disability of 60% or more. The amount of exemption available to disabled Veterans varies from $6,250.00 to $20,000.00 of assessed valuation, depending on the percentage of disability and the year filed. This exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle tax or personal property tax. To determine the actual value of this benefit or to obtain further information, contact the local County Assessor's office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran with a service-connected disability of 60% or more, have an honorable separation from the service and be a resident of Nevada. The widow or widower of a disabled Veteran, who was eligible for this exemption at the time of his or her death, may also receive this exemption.
Waiver of fees for child, widow or widower of person killed while performing duties as member of Nevada National Guard: The University of Nevada may grant a waiver of registration fees and laboratory fees for any child, widow or widower of a person killed while performing his or her duties as a member of the active Nevada National Guard, who attends a school within the System as a full-time or part-time student
Eligibility: Be a member in good standing of the active Nevada National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the waiver is granted; and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.
Fallen Military Plate: A Fallen Military license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Available to immediate Family members of those who died as a result of injuries sustained while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Gold Star Plate: A Gold Star license plate for an initial fee of $1.00 with no annual renewal.
Eligibility: Available to immediate Family members of those killed in the line of duty while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Guardianship Program: Nevada state law permits the Nevada Office of Veterans' Services to act as the financial guardian.
Eligibility: Incompetent Veterans, their widows and children.
Nevada Veterans' Home: A State-owned and operated Veterans' home is located in Boulder City. The 82,000 square foot facility accommodates 180 residents and consists of an extended care facility for Veterans in need of skilled nursing home care. Services include Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy; Dental, Audiology, and vision Assessments; Podiatry Care Program; IV Therapy; End-of-Life Care Programs; Laboratory and Pharmacy Services; Radiology and Diagnostic Services; Dietary Services; and Social Services. There are two levels of secured care for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementia related illnesses.
Eligibility: For admission information, see the Veterans Home webpage or call (702) 332-6864. Applicants must have a military discharge other than dishonorable; be a spouse of a Veteran who meets the above requirement or a Gold Star parent; must be a current resident of Nevada or provide verification of Nevada residency at the time of enlistment in the military; not require medical care that the Home is unable to provide and not exhibit traits that may prove dangerous to the applicant, residents, staff or visitors.
Veteran Cemetery Plots: Veterans and members of their immediate Family may be buried at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, 775-575-4441, or at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, 702-486-5920. There is no charge for the plot, vault and opening & closing of a gravesite for a Veteran. Headstones are provides at no cost by the federal government. Military honors are provided by military units; however, a cemetery staff member can assist in making these arrangements. A $450 fee (subject to change) is charged for the burial of the spouse or dependent of a Veteran.
Eligibility: A Veteran of the Armed Forces and a resident of Nevada.
Nevada Public Records: Veterans or their dependents filing claims for service-connected disabilities may receive a free copies of their birth, divorce, death or marriage certificate from the appropriate county courthouse. Discharge certificates are recorded free of charge to eligible Veterans by County Recorders.
Eligibility: Veterans who have been discharged from serving in any component of the Armed Forces.
State Tax Advantage: Nevada does not have a state income tax.
Veterans Tax Exemption: An annual tax exemption is available to any Veteran. Veterans may "donate" their exempted tax directly to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account, which will help in the operation of the State Veterans' Home.
Eligibility: A Veteran with wartime service. To obtain this exemption, take a copy of your DD214 or discharge papers to your local County Assessor. The exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle privilege tax or real property tax. To obtain the exact amount of this benefit, contact your County Assessor.
Retirement Income: Not taxed.
National Guard Tuition Waiver Program: The University of Nevada System provides 100% tuition waiver, excluding some laboratory and university fees, to all current and newly recruited members of the Nevada National Guard at all state universities and community colleges. There is no limit on number of credits taken.
Eligibility: Available for traditional classroom education only and students/National Guard member must maintain a 2.0 GPA per semester.
Waiver of fees for members of Nevada National Guard: The University of Nevada may grant a waiver of registration fees and laboratory fees for any member of the active Nevada National Guard, who attends a school within the System as a full-time or part-time student
Eligibility: Be a member in good standing of the active Nevada National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the waiver is granted; and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.
Veterans Tuition Assistance: 50 percent of all fees paid at state universities or community colleges.
Eligibility: Army Reserves and National Guard Service member.
Civil Service Preference: Civil service preference is given to Veterans applying for state employment in Nevada.
Eligibility: Veterans and Veterans with service-connected disabilities receive additional preference.
Employment Assistance: State employees receive 15 calendar days of military leave each year.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member.
On-Line Employment Applications (NV APPS): The Nevada Department of Personnel will accept on-line employment application. This system will allow the Veteran the ability to conveniently search and apply for job openings on-line, store applicant profile information and submit application electronically. The system also allows for position vacancies to be announced on a daily basis.
Nevada Veteran License Plates: Veterans may purchase a license plate set displaying the word VETERAN from a local Nevada Division of Motor Vehicles office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran or his or her spouse, parent or child may purchase a Veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application. Initial cost for Veteran plates with a standard number is $60 plus a Prison Industry fee of $.50 per plate. The annual renewal fee is $30. The initial cost for personalized versions is $95. The annual renewal is $50. $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal fee are given to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account.
National Guard License Plate: A National Guard License Plate for an initial fee of $6.00 and no annual renewal fee.
Eligibility: An active National Guard Service member with written certification from Commanding Officer.
Group Insurance: National Guard Association offers term life insurance $500.00 - $50,000.00 for members; $500.00 - $25,000.00 for spouse and $1.00-$10,000.00 for children.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member.
Injury and Death Benefits: Medical care plus professional assistant during incapacitation.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Injury: Worker's Compensation
Eligibility: National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Nevada Veterans' Home: A State-owned and operated Veterans' home is located in Boulder City. The 82,000 square foot facility accommodates 180 residents and consists of an extended care facility for Veterans in need of skilled nursing home care. Services include Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy; Dental, Audiology, and vision Assessments; Podiatry Care Program; IV Therapy; End-of-Life Care Programs; Laboratory and Pharmacy Services; Radiology and Diagnostic Services; Dietary Services; and Social Services. There are two levels of secured care for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementia related illnesses.
Eligibility: For admission information, see the Veterans Home webpage or call (702) 332-6864. Applicants must have a military discharge other than dishonorable; be a spouse of a Veteran who meets the above requirement or a Gold Star parent; must be a current resident of Nevada or provide verification of Nevada residency at the time of enlistment in the military; not require medical care that the Home is unable to provide and not exhibit traits that may prove dangerous to the applicant, residents, staff or visitors.
Veteran Cemetery Plots: Veterans and members of their immediate Family may be buried at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, 775-575-4441, or at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, (702) 486-5920. There is no charge for the plot, vault and opening & closing of a gravesite for a Veteran. Headstones are provides at no cost by the federal government. Military honors are provided by military units; however, a cemetery staff member can assist in making these arrangements. A $450 fee (subject to change) is charged for the burial of the spouse or dependent of a Veteran.
Eligibility: A Veteran of the Armed Forces and a resident of Nevada.
Nevada Public Records: Veterans or their dependents filing claims for service-connected disabilities may receive free copies of their birth, divorce, death or marriage certificate from the appropriate county courthouse. Discharge certificates are recorded free of charge to eligible Veterans by County Recorders.
Eligibility: Veterans who have been discharged from serving in any component of the Armed Forces.
State Tax Advantage: Nevada does not have a state income tax.
Veterans Tax Exemption: An annual tax exemption is available to any Veteran. Veterans may "donate" their exempted tax directly to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account, which will help in the operation of the State Veterans' Home.
Eligibility: A Veteran with wartime service. To obtain this exemption, take a copy of your DD214 or discharge papers to your local County Assessor. The exemption can be applied to a Veteran's vehicle privilege tax or real property tax. To obtain the exact amount of this benefit, contact your County Assessor.
Retirement Income: Not taxed.
Veterans Tuition Assistance: 50 percent of all fees paid at state universities or community colleges.
Eligibility: Army Reserves and National Guard Service member.
Civil Service Preference: Civil service preference is given to Veterans applying for state employment in Nevada.
Eligibility: Veterans and Veterans with service-connected disabilities receive additional preference.
On-Line Employment Applications (NV APPS): The Nevada Department of Personnel will accept on-line employment application. This system will allow the Veteran the ability to conveniently search and apply for job openings on-line, store applicant profile information and submit application electronically. The system also allows for position vacancies to be announced on a daily basis.
Nevada Veteran License Plates: Veterans may purchase a license plate set displaying the word VETERAN from a local Nevada Division of Motor Vehicles office.
Eligibility: Any Veteran or his or her spouse, parent or child may purchase a Veteran license plate. The applicant certifies that he qualifies by signing the Veteran License Plate Application. Initial cost for Veteran plates with a standard number is $60 plus a Prison Industry fee of $.50 per plate. The annual renewal fee is $30. The initial cost for personalized versions is $95. The annual renewal is $50. $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal fee are given to the Nevada Veterans' Home Gift Account.
Nevada Veterans' Home: A State-owned and operated Veterans' home is located in Boulder City. The 82,000 square foot facility accommodates 180 residents and consists of an extended care facility for Veterans in need of skilled nursing home care. Services include Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy; Dental, Audiology, and vision Assessments; Podiatry Care Program; IV Therapy; End-of-Life Care Programs; Laboratory and Pharmacy Services; Radiology and Diagnostic Services; Dietary Services; and Social Services. There are two levels of secured care for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementia related illnesses.
Eligibility: For admission information, see the Veterans Home webpage or call (702) 332-6864. Applicants must have a military discharge other than dishonorable; be a spouse of a Veteran who meets the above requirement or a Gold Star parent; must be a current resident of Nevada or provide verification of Nevada residency at the time of enlistment in the military; not require medical care that the Home is unable to provide and not exhibit traits that may prove dangerous to the applicant, residents, staff or visitors.
Veteran Cemetery Plots: Veterans and members of their immediate Family may be buried at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, 775-575-4441, or at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, 702-486-5920. There is no charge for the plot, vault and opening & closing of a gravesite for a Veteran. Headstones are provides at no cost by the federal government. Military honors are provided by military units; however, a cemetery staff member can assist in making these arrangements. A $450 fee (subject to change) is charged for the burial of the spouse or dependent of a Veteran.
Eligibility: A Veteran of the Armed Forces and a resident of Nevada.
Nevada Public Records: Veterans or their dependents filing claims for service-connected disabilities may receive free copies of their birth, divorce, death or marriage certificate from the appropriate county courthouse. Discharge certificates are recorded free of charge to eligible Veterans by County Recorders.
Eligibility: Veterans who have been discharged from serving in any component of the Armed Forces.
Veterans Affairs (VA) Facilities in Nevada
Veterans Health Administration
VA Medical Center
North Las Vegas: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), 6900 North Pacos Rd, 702-791-9000
Reno: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, 975 Kirman Ave, 775-786-7200
Outpatient Clinic
Henderson: SE Primary VA Clinic, 1020 S Boulder, 702-791-9030
Las Vegas: Northeast Primary Care Clinic, 4461 E Charleston Blvd, 702-791-9050
Las Vegas: Northwest OPC, 3968 N Rancho Dr, 702-791-9020
Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Elko: Elko Outreach Clinic, 2715 Argent Ave, 775-738-0188
Ely: Ely CBOC, #6 Steptoe Circle, 775-289-3612 ext. 131
Fallon: VA Lahontan Valley Outpatient Clinic, 345 West A St, 775-428-6161
Las Vegas: Healthcare For The Homeless Vets, 926 West Owens Ave, 702-636-4077
Minden: VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic, 925 Ironwood Dr, Suite 2102, 775-782-5265
Pahrump: Pahrump Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 2100 E Calvada Blvd, 775-727-7535
Vet Center
Henderson: Henderson Vet Center, 400 North Stephanie, Suite 180, 702-791-9100 / 877-927-8387
Las Vegas: Las Vegas Vet Center, 1919 S Jones Blvd, Suite A, 702-251-7873 / 877-927-8387
Reno: Reno Vet Center, 5580 Mill St, Suite 600, 775-323-1294 / 877-927-8387
Henderson: Readjustment Counseling Services (Vet Center - Henderson), 400 North Stephanie St, Suite 180, 702-791-9100
Las Vegas: Readjustment Counseling Services (Vet Center - Las Vegas), 1919 S Jones, Suite A, 702-251-7873
Nellis AFB: Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center, 4700 N Las Vegas Blvd, 702-653-2273
Veterans Benefits Administration
Regional Office
Reno: Reno Regional Office, 5460 Reno Corporate Dr, 800-827-1000
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Document Review Date: 3 January 2013