Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

**About Us** The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans preference. MDVA operates eight Veterans Homes throughout the state, providing a continuum of long-term care for its Residents, with a strong emphasis on remembering and recognizing the service and sacrifices of all Veterans. MDVA also includes four State Veterans Cemeteries that provide a dignified final resting place for those who have served and eligible spouses or dependents. Key partnerships for the Department include Veterans organizations, County Veterans Service Offices and a number of public and private service providers. **What We Do** The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs runs Minnesota's state Veterans Homes, state Veterans Cemeteries, and assists Minnesota's 308,000 Veterans and their dependents to obtain the benefits and services provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary source of contact for all county benefits and services are County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO). CVSO's are located in each of Minnesota's counties and can be contacted through [www.macvso.org](http://www.macvso.org) or by calling 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838). The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office is located in the [Veterans Service Building](http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s-q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Veterans+service+building,+St.+Paul,+mn&aq=&sll=44.951436,-93.101728&sspn=0.004305,0.006899&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&hq=Veterans+service+building,&hnear=St+Paul,+Ramsey,+Minnesota&t=m&fll=44.951197,-93.102162&fspn=0.002153,0.003449&st=111962455527842713054&rq=1&ev=zi&split=1&ll=44.951801,-93.102162&spn=0.002153,0.003449&z=18&iwloc=A) in St. Paul, Minn. **Mission** Our mission is serving Minnesota Veterans, their dependents and survivors by connecting them with the federal and state care and benefits they have earned. **Vision** Our vision is to continue working towards fulfilling the needs of Minnesota Veterans and their families by providing innovative programs and services to maximize quality of life.