HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Benfits PresentationWashington County Veterans Services provides
responsive, timely, accurate, and compassionate
assistance to Veterans, their dependents, and
survivors in applying for federal, state, and
local benefits.
Comprehensive benefits counseling
Claims preparation and submission
Claims follow-up to ensure final decisions
Initiate and develop appeals when appropriate
Networking and advocacy with federal, state and local
agencies
Disability Compensation
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for survivors
Veteran’s Pension (war era veterans only)
Survivor’s Pension (of wartime era veterans only)
Burial and death benefits
Medical care at VA facilities
Disability life insurance & waiver of premiums
Payment of proceeds of VA life insurance
Request for military records and decorations
Discharge upgrade and correction of military records
Vocational Rehabilitation
VA home loan guarantee eligibility
Education benefits (VA)
Dental & Optical Assistance
Special Needs Grant
Short Term Financial Assistance (Subsistence)
Disaster Relief
Employment
Veteran Educational Assistance
Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
Veteran Service Organizations
United Veterans Council
Lutheran Social Services
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Habitat for Humanity
Hearts & Hammers
Ryan Carufel, CVSO
Steve Despiegelaere, Assistant CVSO
Thallassa Gunelius, Assistant CVSO
Lon Pardun, Assistant CVSO
Government Center Stillwater
14949 62nd St N P.O. Box 30
Stillwater, MN 55082-0030
Monday -Friday
Service Center Forest Lake
19955 Forest Road N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Tuesday -Friday
Service Center Cottage Grove
13000 Ravine Parkway
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Monday -Thursday
651-430-6895