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Veterans Benefits - Big Stone County Veterans Service Office

340 2nd Street NW, Ortonville, MN 56278

Eligibility

Veterans who are residents of Big Stone County

Required documents

Health insurance card military discharge papers (DD Form 214) Social Security card/number

Hours

7:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Wednesday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday

Application process

Call; email; walk in

Service area

Big Stone County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/Military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance "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.

Last Assured

01/14/2025

Providing organization

Big Stone County Veterans Service Office

County veterans service office