Federal Benefit Programs

VA Pension (Non-service or Survivor): Assist wartime veterans or their widow's in applying for this needs based program.

https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: Assist spouses of veterans who died from service related injuries or conditions apply for benefits.

https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/

VA Compensation and service connected disability: Assist veterans with service related claims for injuries or conditions related to their military service.

https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/

VA Home Loan, Certificate of Eligibility: Assist eligible veterans in submitting request for the VA Home Loan program

https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

Champ VA Healthcare for Survivors and Dependents: Assist eligible dependents of veterans in their applications for health care and any questions or issue that arise.

https://www.va.gov/health-care/family-caregiver-benefits/champva/

VA Grave Marker Assistance: Assist families in submission of applications for VA Memorial Markers

https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/

VA Healthcare: Assist veterans with applications for VA Health Care to access medical care and services.

https://www.va.gov/health/

Education Benefits: Assist Veterans with applications for education benefits and explain eligibility and strategy for maximizing benefit usage. 

https://www.va.gov/education/

State of Wisconsin Benefit Programs

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Veteran Employment Services https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/veterans/   

Wisconsin GI Bill: Assist eligible veterans and dependents in submitting applications for this UW tuition remission program

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/Wisconsin-GI-Bill.aspx

Wisconsin Property Tax Credit: Assist eligible veterans or widow in submitting for this property tax remission program provide through the WI Department of Revenue

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/Financial-Tax-Benefits.aspx

Wisconsin Needy Veterans Grants: Assist Veterans in applying for State Aid for specific medical needs.

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/Financial-Grants.aspx

Wisconsin State Driver’s License Veteran Indicator: Assist eligible veterans in submitting request to WI DMV to have "Veteran" added to their driver’s license

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/DriverVehicleLicensing.aspx

Wisconsin State Parks Pass/Outdoor Rec License: Verify eligibility for the WI DNR Park Pass program for disabled veterans

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/Recreation.aspx 

Wisconsin Veterans Home Improvement Loan or Personal Loan: Assist veterans in submission of loan applications and if approved closings (Benefit Offering Currently Suspended by the State)

https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/Financial-Loans.aspx

Community Programs/Activities

Community Liaison for Veterans: Contact, guide, and educator for all things Federal and State Veterans Affairs related.  An access point for Veterans who need VA services or need a referral for other municipal, County, State, Federal or private organization services.

Veteran Outreach: Upon notification from DoD that an individual has separated from military service, contact them and advise them on available veteran programs

Homeless Veteran Benefit Access Point: Local representative that provides referral services for housing, food, medical, and job services for homeless or recently incarcerated Veterans.

Civic Service Club County Representative: Serves as primary information sharing hub, regularly attending meetings of service clubs and providing information to membership.

Functional Record Maintenance for Veteran Benefit Applications: Retain application data, records, correspondence, and historical data electronically throughout the life cycle and beyond for County Veterans.

Veterans Service Commission: Commission of three appointed Veterans from Washington County, whose responsibility is to oversee assistance for needy Veterans from the Veterans Relief Fund. (Chapter 45)

Veterans Relief Fund: Review applications for aid with Washington County Veteran  Service Commission (Chapter 45)

Memorial Day Flag Program: Coordinate volunteers, order necessary flags and flag holders to be placed on graves of veterans buried in Washington County

Military Day at the County Fair: Assist in coordination and scheduling of events honoring veterans at the annual County Fair