Veteran Benefits - Douglas County Veteran Services Office
Resource Name:Veteran Benefits - Douglas County Veteran Services Office
address
806 Fillmore Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
Eligibility
- Veterans and their dependents who are residents of Douglas County
- State Subsistence is available to a veteran or a surviving spouse if they are disabled and prevented from working in their normal occupation for at least 30 days or have a disabling medical condition within one year of the Veteran's death
Required documents
Hours
Fax
·Fax
Voice
·Intake
Application process
Fees
Service area
Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs, including:
- Burial and death benefits
- Dental and healthcare benefits
- Disability compensation
- Discharge review
- Education and training
- Home loan guarantees
- Job placement services
- Mental health services
- Pension benefits
- Referrals to community resources for dental, vision, and medical care
- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments (association dues, homeowners' insurance, mortgage, rent, room and board, and property taxes), and utility assistance (cell phone, electric, gas, internet, propane, sanitation/sewer, and water). Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp
- Survivors and dependents education
- Transportation to VA clinics in Saint Cloud, Fargo, and Minneapolis
- Vocational rehabilitation for veterans who are living with a disability
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County veteran services office