Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Death benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Domiciliary care - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center (Saint Cloud and Montevideo) - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled "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.