Who is eligible?
You
may be eligible for a Veteran’s Assistance if you are:
- a veteran
- a veteran’s dependent
- a surviving spouse, child or dependent parent of a deceased veteran
- an active duty military service member
- a member of the Reserve or National Guard
Help Provided
The Veterans Assistance Commission is operated
by area veteran’s service organizations and can help provide you
assistance with claims to the Veterans Administration for such benefits
as:
- Service Connected Compensation
- GI Home Loans
- Educational Benefits
- Pension Benefits
The VAC can also help you with claims for
- Employment
- Public Aid
- Food Stamps
- Social Security
- Hospitalization
- Counseling
The Veterans Assistance Commission also can
provide the following services (the benefit and amount of benefit will
vary by area, so call your VAC to find out exactly what services they
provide): help with payments toward the basics of life; such as shelter,
utilities, food, etc.
Where to apply (Veterans)?
If you are the veteran, you apply with the local Veteran’s
Assistance Commission