VETERAN SERVICES - American Legion Post #40

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE MISSION

• Promote the interests and welfare of veterans, their dependents and survivors and to enhance their quality of life through counseling, claims assistance, education, advocacy and special projects.

• Assists county residents, who have served under honorable conditions in the Armed Forces of the United States, in securing federal and state benefits which they are provided by law.

• Further assist Veterans in accessing these benefits through the Veterans Transport Van Program.

• Assistance is also provided to all residents, regardless of the character of their service, in securing mental health counseling and treatment for alcohol and/or drug dependency.

• The Veterans Services Office does NOT work for the Veterans Administration or the State of Minnesota and have no direct influence on the granting of benefits and are truly the Veterans Advocate.

CONTACT THE VA MEDICAL CENTER OR NEED TRANSPORTATION

Click on the following link for details

VA Call Center, After Hours assistance, an emergency, or reporting non-VA emergency care

Fillmore County VA Van Schedule to Minneapolis VA

Every Wednesday and Odd days

No driving worries - No hassle finding parking.

•Ride is FREE, or if you receive mileage there may be a small fee.

Call the Fillmore County Veteran Service Office for details 507-765-4937

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

    Veterans of the United States armed forces and their dependents may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  Due to the number of benefits available to Veterans and their dependents, we provide a summary of key benefits with links to the information.  Not all benefits are covered on our website.  These benefits, as well as additional resources, can be found in our "Helpful Links".

   For details and assistance contact the Fillmore County Veterans Service Office 507-765-4937, visit their website at http://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/community-services/veterans, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at https://www.va.gov/

WOMEN VETERAN CALL CENTER

    For more information on VA benefits and services provided to women Veterans, call the Women Veteran Call Center at 1-855-VA-WOMEN or 1-855-829-6636.  Confidential chats are also online.  You can also learn about VA benefits you may be eligible for at ExploreVA or https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

ARMED FORCES SERVICES CENTER

    Open 24/7… the Armed Forces Service Center (AFSC) is an “all free” stop located at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, for traveling military to include Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel and their dependents, as well as Department of Defense and PHS employees (on orders), Purple Heart and Medal of Honor Recipients and their dependents in a travel status. Military Retirees and their dependents in a travel status are also welcome on a space available basis. Click here for details