Veterans Benefits - Blue Earth County Veterans Service Office

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as:

• Burial benefits

• Service-connected disability compensation

• Veteran survivor insurance

• Veteran/Military health insurance

• G.I. Bill educational training

• G.I. Life Insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.

• Transportation to VA Medical Center

• Outpatient medical care through the V.A.

• Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work

• Survivors and dependents education

State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation. Provides transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on odd number days, Monday through Friday.

06/04/2025