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Veterans Services
The Benton County Veterans Service Office provides assistance and guidance to veterans, their survivors, and dependents for benefits provided by the state of Minnesota and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mission Statement
Advise, counsel, assist, and support veterans and their families in obtaining veteran benefits through the state and federal programs and to act as an advocate on their behalf or direct and refer them to other authorized agencies or providers as needed.
Benefits for Veterans
Contact the Benton County Veteran Service Officer to learn more about these benefits:
- Burial Benefits
- Disability Compensation
- Educational Benefits
- Health Care Enrollment
- Home Loan Guarantees
- Non-Service Connected Pension
- Obtaining DD-214 (Discharge Papers)
- State Subsistence / Dental / Optical / Special Needs
- State Veterans Cemetery
- State Veterans Homes
- Widows Pension / Dependency Indemnity Compensation
Documents
Applications
Veterans Links, Phone Numbers & Important Information
Benton County Veteran Services Quarterly Report
- What is the phone number for the VA Medical Center, St. Cloud?
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Their phone number is 320-252-1670, you may also visit the St. Cloud VA Medical Center website.
- What am I eligible for?
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Every veteran is unique. Call 320-968-5044 for an appointment and bring along your DD-214 (discharge papers) to go over possible benefits.
- How can I get a copy of my DD-214 or discharge papers?
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Contact our office; we will check with the County, State, or the archives in St. Louis.
- Are you having GI Bill problems?
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If you are having GI Bill problems:
- The VA Education Center recommends using their website
- The toll free number is 888-442-4551
- The number for the MN DVA Education Representative for Central Minnesota is 320-308-2185
- Or contact the Veterans Services Office to make an appointment to come in to see us
- How can I get my medications through the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)?
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You need to be enrolled as a patient and have a VAMC Physician write the prescription. Call the Veterans Services Office at 320-968-5044 for an appointment to see if you are eligible for enrollment.
- Where can I get a home loan certificate?
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Your lender is able to get the Certificate of Eligibility online or we can fill out the application and mail it in for you.
- Still have questions?
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Email a question or comment to Benton County Veterans Services.