Services
and Benefits Provided to Eligible Veterans, Widows and Dependents
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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The Veterans' Service Commission is a county
agency dedicated to aiding veterans in times of need. There are
two services the agency provides:
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Emergency financial assistance
to eligible veterans and family members who have demonstrated
a need.
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Assistance when dealing
with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans'
Service Office represents and assists veterans, spouses, dependent
children, surviving widows and parents of deceased veterans
entitled to DIC, when they apply to the VA for benefits.
Ohio is the only state that provides such
comprehensive support and services to its veterans. Each of the
88 counties in Ohio has a board of five appointed commissioners
who administer the program for their respective county.
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For
over 100 years veterans helping veterans! |
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| Services provided: |
| Emergency
Financial Assistance
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The Veterans Service Commission provides short
term basic living needs to eligible veterans, spouses, dependent
children and widows on an emergency basis.
These services include:
- Rent payment.
- Utilities.
- Food.
- and other areas
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Veterans
Service Officers
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The Service Officer provides a full range of
benefits and information for eligible vetereans, their surviving
spouses, dependent children and dependent parents though accreditied
veterans organizations
These services include:
- Preparation of forms.
- Documentation of claim and pertinent data.
- Proper submission of claims to VA and follow-up.
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| Listed below are the
documentation needed when filing for: |
| Emergency
Financial Assistance
- DD214 (or equivalent)
- Proof of residency
- Proof of household income
- Copies of all current monthly bills
- Landlord statement, if applicable
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Benefits,
Compensation or Pension
- DD214 (or equivalent)
- Proof of household income
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate (of all past marriages; veteran
and spouse)
- Birth certificate(s) of minor children
- Death certificate; veteran/spouse
- Proof of Social Security Number; Veteran/Spouse/Dependent
children
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Eligibility requirements for financial assistance:
- Active Duty in the U.S. Military and received
an honorable or general discharge (under honorable conditions)
or be a spouse, dependent child or widow of and honorable or general
discharged (under honorable conditions) veteran or a parent receiving
V.A. benefits.
- Resided in Shelby County for at least three
months prior to the application for assistance.
To be eligible for emergency financial assistance,
a definite financial need must be demonstrated.
The Veterans Service Commission
considers many factors when determining financial need including
income from work, benefits from County, State and the Federal Government,
your living expenses and assets.
Contact our office for
more information! |
