The Silver State Detachment 630  maintains this Resource Page to enhance access to information. The inclusion of any organization, agency, or service does not imply or constitute an endorsement or recommendation, nor does exclusion imply disapproval.

 

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.  To learn more, visit https://veteranscrisisline.net/

 

The Nevada Department of Veteran Services has accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSO) that assist veterans and their families with connecting to benefits, submitting claims, and filing appeals for denied claims for FREE.  Hours dependent on location.

Carson City: (775) 300-6796/ 106 E. Adams St., Suite 203, Carson City, NV 89706

Elko: (775) 777-1000/ 1500 College Pkwy, McMullen Hall, Rm 114, Elko, NV 89801

Fallon: (775) 428-1177/ 485 W. B St., Suite 103, Fallon, NV 89406

Las Vegas: (702) 224-6025/ 6900 N. Pecos Rd., Rm 1C237, North Las Vegas, NV 89511

Pahrump: (775) 751-6372/ 1981 E. Calvada Blvd., #110, Pahrump, NV 89048

Reno: (775) 321-4880/ 5460 Reno Corporate Dr., Suite 131, Reno, NV 89511

Winnemucca: (775) 339-2300/ 3300 Bengochea Circle, Winnemucca, NV 89445

Or visit https://veterans.nv.gov/ask-a-vso/ to submit an online form.

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services also assist Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services.  To learn more, visit https://veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/

State Veteran Hiring Program

The Division of Human Resource Management administers the veteran hiring program which provides individual assistance to veterans by:

  • Identifying State positions and career opportunities throughout Nevada that match well with the veteran’s skills, education, and experience.
  • Answering questions about state employment, hiring processes, and advising and assisting veterans with state job applications.
  • Connecting veterans to other available resources and services
  • Additionally, the State offers the following employment preferences for veterans, certain surviving spouses, and members of the Nevada National Guard. Guardsmen and Reservists meet the State’s definition of being a veteran if they possess a DD214 or have served 6 continuous years or more in the guard or reserves.
  • Veteran applicants with a service-connected disability that meet minimum qualification requirements for a state position are guaranteed an opportunity to interview.
  • Of the total number of qualified applicants interviewed for a state position, at least 22% of the total number interviewed must be qualified veterans that do not have a service-connected disability.
  • Individuals that fall within the specified categories below will also receive additional preference points towards Training & Experience exams for the positions that require such exams. However, point categories cannot be combined and individuals can only receive points from the qualifying category that is the most beneficial to them.

Veteran (10 pts)

Disabled Veteran (10 pts)

Widow or widower of a person killed in the line of duty (10 pts)

Widow or widower of a veteran (5 pts)

Member of NV National Guard (5 pts)

For additional information visit: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Veterans/Veterans/

 

u.s. department of veterans affairs

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019

Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, Veterans who served as far as 12 nautical miles from the shore of Vietnam, or who had service in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, are presumed to have been exposed to herbicides, such as Agent Orange, and may be entitled to service connection for any of the 14 conditions related to herbicide exposure.

For more information, go to https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/blue-water-navy.asp

The PACT Act and your VA benefits

The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. And starting March 5, 2024, we’re expanding VA health care to millions of Veterans—years earlier than called for by the PACT Act. 

This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. You can also call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). And you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now.  To learn more, visit https://va.gov.

 

VA housing assistance

VA housing assistance can help Veterans, service members, and their surviving spouses to buy a home or refinance a loan. We also offer benefits and services to help you build, improve, or keep your current home. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans housing assistance benefits you’ve earned. For more information, visit https://va.gov/housing-assistance/.

 

Our mission is to increase career opportunities for Nevada Guardsmen, Reservists, Veterans and their families by assisting with employment needs, business partner connections and career opportunities in a range of backgrounds and experience to meet your needs.

 

Our experienced Employment Coordinators assist you through the hiring process with resume development, job search, referral services, interview techniques, employment resources, and career assessments. Whether you are experiencing unemployment, under-employment or are looking

for a career change, we want to be your employment resource.

 

​Our community partners and employers benefit from pre-screened military talent ready to meet and exceed your expectations. For more information, visit https://workforwarriorsnv.org

Mesothelioma - Asbestos, a mineral once deemed to be the "miracle mineral", due to its fire-resistant properties. The military relied heavily on asbestos for decades, using it in many of their products like in ships, aircraft, and barracks. Because of this, veterans are more likely than others to be affected by mesothelioma cancer, making up almost 1/3 of all cases.  For more information regarding outreach and care visit: https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-and-veterans/

For information regarding outreach and legal assistance regarding mesothelioma visit: https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/veterans/ and  https://www.simmonsfirm.com/mesothelioma/veterans/