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    Shapiro Administration Helps Veterans Locate Lost Paperwork Needed To Apply For Benefits

    The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) encourages veterans who need assistance with locating their lost DD Form 214 (DD-214) and other military documents to contact the DMVA so they can get credit for time served and receive veteran benefits they have earned.

    The DD-214 and earlier discharge documents contain information needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans' organizations. Without this key document, there could be significant delays when a veteran seeks benefits earned through their military service. In addition, the DMVA can also assist with correcting errors or making additions to a DD-214.

    “Helping veterans receive the benefits they earned from serving this nation is a priority for DMVA, and that always starts with having the right paperwork to prove military service,” said Keith Graham, executive director of Veterans Affairs. “Our team of accredited veteran service officers is standing-by ready to assist.”

    Anyone needing assistance from the DMVA to locate their DD-214, or other military documentation, can call toll-free 1-800-547-2838, e-mail RA-REQ@pa.gov, stop by the new Lickdale Veterans’ Outreach Center at 40 Fisher Ave., Jonestown, PA 17038 or the DMVA field offices collocated with the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh VA Regional Offices. More information about locating military documents can be found by visiting the Records Request Program.