Benton County, MN, Veteran Services

The Benton County Veterans Service Office provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for the following programs and services—
(since requirements for many programs vary, it is recommended that you contact the Benton County Veteran Service Officer for information on eligibility criteria):

- Recording of DD-214’s
- Help with VA Medical/Dental Care applications
- SGLI conversion
- Benefit counseling & claims assistance information and referral
- Education Benefits
- GI Bill (all types)
- Dependent & Survivor Education (Chapter 35)
-Compensation Claims (Service Connected Disability)
- Pension Claims (Non-Service Connected Disability)
- Filing Appeals
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Home Loan Guarantee
- VA Certificates of Eligibility
-Dependency & Indemnity Compensation
- Death Pension
- Burial Allowance
- Burial Markers
- Survivors Benefits
- Insurance Proceeds
- Health Benefits
- VA Medical Care
- CHAMPUS/TRICARE
- CHAMPVA
- Temporary Financial Assistance
- Dental Care
- Optical Care
- War Orphans Educational Assistance
- Obtaining military awards
- Obtaining military records
- Speaking to Organizations
- Outreach to incarcerated veterans
- Liaison among veteran groups
- Burial Flags
- Government Life Insurance
- Bronze Star Flag Holders
- VA National Cemetery
- Employment, Veteran Employment, & Re-employment
- Discharge Review