Ross County Veterans Service Office

About Us

RELIEF MISSION- To provide temporary assistance for basic needs to those who served their country honorably.

For those making a conscientous effort to improve their situation.

ELIGIBILITY

Veterans, spouses, widows, dependent children. (Those with legal custody may apply on behalf of a veteran's dependent child).

Residency- Must be resident of the State of Ohio and resided in Ross County no less than 90 days. Time spent hospitalized or incarcerated does not count toward establishing ones residency.

Income limitations.

Active Duty- other than time spent training.

Character of Discharge- must be present on DD 214 and acceptable under office guidelines.

Picture identification and veterans DD-214 required at time of application.

Services

Guidance in applying for benefits administered by the VA such as Pension, Compensation & Survivor benefits. Navigating the appeals process, address changes etc.

Military records recovery, replacement Medals, Decorations and Awards

Income verification statements

Diplomas for War Veterans

Emergency Assistance

Information on Ohio's Veteran Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown

Transportation to VA scheduled appointments

Funeral/Burial assistance, plots, Government headstones, flags and standards