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The Buchanan County Veterans Affairs office is able to provide assistance to qualifying Buchanan County residents who have an Honorable military discharge, wartime service dates and meet income requirements on an emergency need basis.
County assistance that can be provided is rent, utilities, groceries, prescriptions and burial.
In addition to county assistance, a Veteran can also be assisted with applications to any VA medical facility and VA prescription program. Transportation to VA Hospitals and Clinics is also available to income eligible Veterans or to Veterans that are disabled or over the age of 65.
The local Veterans Affairs office provides military grave markers for deceased Veterans who are buried in Buchanan County. Families of deceased Veterans are also eligible for a Presidential Memorial Certificate signed by our current President.
If a Veteran needs to obtain their military records, there are forms available for the National Personnel Records Center.
Patti Meyer is a nationally accredited Service Officer and is able to assist filing for any federal benefits available to Veterans or spouses. Those benefits available include the following: Compensation for a Service Connected Disability, Non Service Connected Pension, monthly pension for surviving spouses, Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses, Aid & Attendance for Nursing Home residents and applications to the Iowa Veterans Home.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility or Veterans benefits, please contact Patti Meyer at 319-334-7450 or the Veterans Affairs office located on the lower level in the Buchanan County Courthouse.
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