Assistance in acquiring VA Benefits:
Eligibility for most VA benefits is based
upon discharge from active military service under honorable conditions. To
prove eligibility a DD-214 is needed. This is a report of separation that is
proof of length, period and character of service.
Accredited Representatives:
The County Veterans Service Officers are
accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and are certified by the
Ohio Governor’s Office of Veterans Affairs.
Our staff provides a vital and convenient
link between our veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Claims Assistance – Pension or Compensation claims:
Non Service Connected Pension
You may be eligible for pension if you are
a wartime veteran with limited income and are no longer able to work.
Income may be offset with out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Service Connected Compensation
You may be eligible for Compensation for
injuries or illnesses you suffer, as a result of active duty or for any
disabilities you had before service that were aggravated because of your
active duty. If you qualify for compensation, you may be entitled to an
additional amount for your family members. Income has no effect on
eligibility or amount of compensation awarded.
If your service connected injury or illness
contributes to your death, your surviving dependents may be eligible for DIC
benefits. DIC stands for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. DIC is
compensation paid to the surviving spouse and children. DIC beneficiaries
are eligible for education and healthcare benefits.
Please phone our office for more
information, or to make an appointment with a Service Officer.
Educational Benefits:
The VA pays monthly benefits to eligible
veterans, dependents, reservists, and service members. You can use your
education benefits for:
Undergraduate work at a college or
university
Technical or Vocation Training
On-the-job/Apprenticeship Training
Correspondence and Flight Training
The toll free number for more information
is 1-888-GI BILL1 or 1-888-442-4551
Home Loan Information:
The first step in acquiring a VA loan is a
Certificate of Eligibility. You may apply for a Certificate of Eligibility
at our office. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not make loans. With
a VA guarantee, the lender is protected against loss up to the amount of the
guaranty, if the borrower fails to repay the loan. VA loan guarantees are
made to service members, veterans, reservists, and unmarried surviving
spouses to buy a home, townhouse, manufactured home, lot or certain types of
condominiums. VA also guarantees loans for building, repair, and improvement
loans. If you already have a mortgage, the VA may be able to help you
refinance your home at a lower interest rate.
Please call our office for more
information, or to make an appointment with a Service Officer.
Our office assists in helping veterans
apply to the Ohio Veterans Home. We have applications in our office. Please
call us if you have any questions. You may also get more information from
the OVH web site.
http://www.ohioveteranshome.gov/
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