

The FDVA was founded in 1988 through a state constitutional amendment to honor those who have served the United States through military service. The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs represents more than 1,400 team members who work toward administering the services and compensation associated with veterans benefits programs.

The state has a publicly stated goal of ensuring that Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in America. Near the end of World War II, the state of Florida began to recognize the importance of connecting its veteran residents with both state and federal resources available to them as they returned from war.Įventually, the state’s efforts expanded to include the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

