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Contact Us
See the Florida State Employees Phone Directory On-Line to contact other FDVA employees.

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Suite 180
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
Executive Director:  ExDir:
Interim Executive Director:
Robert F. Milligan:
Interim Executive Director's Biography
(727) 518-3202 X531

(850) 487-1533




Lt. Gen Robert F. Milligan, USMC (Ret.)


Chief of Staff:
Earl Daniell
(727) 518-3202 X531
(850) 487-1533
Legislative, External & Cabinet Affairs Director:
Jim Brodie
(850) 487-1533
General Counsel:
David Herman
(850) 487-1533
Communications Director:
Steve Murray
(850) 487-1533
Inspector General:
Ken Oliver
(850) 487-1533
Chief Information Officer:
James M. Lieupo
(727) 518-3202 X501
(Largo Office)
Division/Program Directors:
Alene Tarter, Director Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
(727) 319-7400
(Bay Pines Office)

Renee Day, State Veterans' Nursing Homes
TEL (727) 518-3202 X516
(Largo Office)

Christina Porter, Director of Administration
 (727) 518-3202 X531
(Largo Office)

Benefits & Assistance Bureau Chiefs:

Dave Ramga, (Questions about VA medical benefits)
Bureau Chief, Field Services,
Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
Bay Pines VAMC Bldg 22, Room 117
10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744
TEL: (727) 398-6661, X4905

Mike Howard, (Questions about VA claims)
Bureau Chief, Veterans' Claims,
Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
9500 Bay Pines Blvd.
Bay Pines, FL 33744
TEL: (727) 319-7403

Steve Turbee, (Questions about veterans education and training programs)
Bureau Chief, State Approving Agency,
Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
9500 Bay Pines Blvd.
Bay Pines, FL 33744
TEL: (727) 319-7401

Veterans Homes Administrators:

Lawrence Militello: Administrator, Alexander Sandy Nininger
State Veterans' Nursing Home
8401 West Cypress Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
TEL: (954) 985-4824 X104
FAX: 954) 985-4866

Liz Barton: Administrator, Douglas T. Jacobson
State Veterans' Nursing Home
21281 Grayton Terrace
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
TEL: (941) 613-0919 X609
FAX: (941) 613-0935

Amelia,  Tompkins: Acting Administrator, Robert H. Jenkins Veterans' Domiciliary Home
1300 Sycamore Lane
Lake City, FL 32025
TEL: (386) 758-0600 X3106
FAX: (386) 758-0549

Rebecca Yackel: Administrator, Baldomero Lopez
State Veterans' Nursing Home
6919 Parkway Blvd
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
TEL: (813) 558-5000 X209
FAX: (813) 558-5021

E. Gray Kilpatrick: Administrator, Emory L.Bennett Memorial
State Veterans' Nursing Home
1920 Mason Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
TEL: (904) 274-3460
FAX: (904) 274-3487

Florence Wegst: Administrator, Clifford Chester Sims
State Veterans' Nursing Home
4419 Tram Rd
Springfield, FL 32404
TEL: (850) 785-1678 X409
FAX: (850) 785-2237

TBA: Administrator, Clyde E.Lassen
State Veterans' Nursing Home
4650 State Road 16
St. Augustine, FL 32092
TEL: (904) 904-2193
FAX: (904) 904-9913

Florida Relay Service
Through the Florida Relay Service, people who use specialized telephone equipment can communicate with those who use standard telephones. To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1, or use the appropriate toll free numbers:

  • 1-800-955-8771 (TTY)
  • 1-800-955-8770 (Voice)
  • 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)
  • 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole)
Para obtener informacion y ayuda sobre beneficios de veteranos, favor de llamar el Sr. Edwin Ortiz, al (727) 319-7427.
Muchas Gracias.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Any updates on benefits for vets? View the 2009-2010 Edition of the Florida Veterans' Benefit Guide.
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Click here for an updated listing of Benefits Service locations.
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Click here for an updated listing of County Veteran Service Offices in Florida.
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View FDVA Privacy Policy


Updated As Of:
September 2, 2010
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