Veterans Services Overview

The Veterans Services Division is part of the Health, Human, and Veteran Services Department. Our goal is to provide unparalleled customer service to the veterans of Cass County, with an emphasis on individual needs and personalized benefits counseling. Our customers have paid in advance for these services and deserve only the best. An individual’s right to privacy and confidentiality is always respected. We are happy to assist veterans or their dependents on a walk-in or by appointment basis and we also offer service in several satellite locations throughout the county. Please contact us for details at (218) 547-1340, or visit your local veterans service officer.

This division is responsible for providing the following services to eligible veterans and their dependents in Cass County:

1. Assisting in claims processing for veterans' benefits to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans and their dependents may be entitled to the following benefits and services through federal and state programs:

   Federal Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs)

   • Disability compensation (service-connected disabilities)
   • Non service-connected (NSC) disability pension
   • Medical care and prescriptions from VA hospitals
   • Vocational rehabilitation
   • VA Home Loan Guaranty Program
   • Education benefits
   • Burial and death benefits
   • Agent Orange benefits

   State Benefits (Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs)

   • Subsistence (short term disability)
   • Dental & optical assistance
   • State veterans homes (nursing home and domiciliary care)
   • Veterans & war orphans education benefits
   • Veterans preference and MN Veterans Licensure and Certification Program
   • State veterans cemetery (Little Falls, MN)

2. Coordinating VA medical appointment transportation for veterans.

3. Communicating with county and local nursing homes, chemical dependency centers, medical centers, and clinics whenever veterans require assistance.

4. Disseminating updated information on veterans' benefits to county service organizations.

5. Assisting veterans in obtaining military discharge documents.

Our office also works with the veterans service offices of other Minnesota counties. If you have recently moved to Cass County from another county in Minnesota, or if you are planning to move to another Minnesota county, please contact us and we will arrange to have your records moved to ensure a smooth transition of service. Check our “What’s News” page to learn about the latest developments for veterans.

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