HELPFUL LINKS - American Legion Post #40

    To ensure that our veterans and their families are given legitimate information we make every effort to thoroughly research all links before placing them on our website. Links provide programs and assistance from the VA as well as independent sites.

    The American Legion Post #40 has no commitment to or association with these websites.

    Please use caution when using these links. When interacting with any website, read their posted privacy statements as you will be subject to their privacy policies.

    While we support the protection of privacy on the internet, the American Legion Post #40 is not responsible for actions between you and the actions of third parties.

    Please notify webmaster@lanesboroamericanlegion.org should you have any problems with any links.

    Due to the number of VA benefits available to Veterans and their dependents, we provide limited information on our site with links to the information.  We recommend that you contact the Fillmore County Veterans Service Office 507-765-4937.

Fillmore County Veterans Services Office https://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/veteran_services/index.php

Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs  http://mn.gov/mdva/

US Department of Veteran Affairs  http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/

Obtaining DD-214 (Discharge Papers) and other military records  http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Learn about VA benefits you may be eligible for.  https://explore.va.gov/

Veterans' Service Records

     Looking for DD 214/Separation Documents, Official Military Personnel File, Replacement Medals, Medical Records, or Burial and Emergency Requests.  Generally there is no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next-of-kin and authorized representatives from Federal (non-archival) records. If your request involves a service fee, you will be notified as soon as that determination is made.

    The National Personnel Records Center responds to over 1.4 million requests annually for copies of military personnel and/or medical records. Our goal is to provide timely responses in an efficient manner, so that veterans and their families obtain the information needed to qualify for benefits and entitlements.

    To avoid costly delays and less cost to the taxpayers, it is standard procedure for replying to requests for entire files is to provide only copies of key documents and extracts of vital information from the Official Military Personnel File and the Medical Record, rather than a copy of every document in a personnel and/or medical file.

     The response package contains a copy of all separation documents and all of the following information if it is in the file:  Military Services Dates, Character of Service, Promotions and Reductions, Duty Stations and Assignments, Foreign or Sea Service, Military Schooling and Training, Awards and Letters of Commendation, Disciplinary Actions, Lost Time, Enlistments Contracts, Entry and Separation Physical Exams, Immunizations, Dental Examinations, and Clinical Summaries/Cover Sheets.  https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records