The Commission of Veterans Affairs provides assistance to Story County veterans and/or their family members who were discharged under Honorable Conditions. Veterans need to have served 90 consecutive days of active Federal service, not counting training.
Help with the following needs is available, subject to eligibility guidelines:
Rent or mortgage payments
Utilities
Food and provisions
Medical, dental, and vision care assistance
Prescription medication
Transportation
Burial assistance
Grave markers
The Veterans Affairs department also provides assistance to ALL veterans and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other veterans aid, which include but are not limited to:
Service connected disability compensation
Special monthly compensation
Non-service connected pension
Surviving spouse pension
Aid & attendance/housebound
Military records upgrade and military records replacement
Agent Orange/PTSD/Desert Storm Sickness/Type II Diabetes/HepC
Application for VA HealthCare System
Application for admission to the Iowa Veterans Home
Headstones
All other federal programs for which veterans and/or dependents may be eligible
To receive assistance with any of the above or any other questions regarding veterans affairs, please contact the Story County Veterans Affairs Director Brett McLain at 382-7292 to set up an appointment.
For those who wish to register with the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, please choose one of the following three options:
World War II veterans are eligible for a free flight to visit the World War II monument in WashingtonDC. The all-day trip provides an incredible experience and WWII Veterans are encouraged to apply. Handicap assistance is available.
VA Travel Reimbursement Increase The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Monday, November 17, 2008 that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care.
Vietnam Conflict Veterans Bonus The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to process applications for the "Vietnam Conflict Veterans Bonus." This bonus will cover those individuals who served in the U.S. military between July 1, 1973 and up to and including May 31, 1975. The amount of each individual's bonus is dependent on the months of service either in Vietnam or elsewhere in the world.
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