Lorain County Veterans Service Office

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Assisting Veterans of Lorain County with filing VA Claims, temporary financial assistance and transportation to VA Medical Facilities. Veteran ID Cards.

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TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is provided to and from the VA Medical Facilities in Wade Park & Parma and the VA Clinic in Sheffield Village. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
A morning shuttle is available to Wade Park & Parma. Home pick-ups are provided for appointments at the VA Clinic in Sheffield Village ONLY. Wheelchair accessible transportation is available
To schedule a ride please call 440.284.4624.

VA CLAIMS ASSISTANCE
Our Veterans Service Officers (VSO’s) serve as a liaison to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). They advise and assist Vets and their family members of their rights and/or obtaining possible benefits through the VA, the State of Ohio and Lorain County.

Services include processing claims for:
- Non-service Connected Pension for Wartime Vets (Survivors Pension, Aid & Attendance/Housebound Pension).
- Service Connected Disability.
- Ohio War Orphans Scholarship.
- Notice of Disagreements and Appeals to name a few.

VSO’s also submit application for:
- Military Awards and Medals.
- High School Diploma for Wartime Vets.
- Upgrading Discharges.
- Request Vets Discharge (DD 214) and various records as needed.

Benefits may also include but are not limited to:
- Burial Benefits
- Education Benefits
- VA Home Loan

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Temporary financial assistance may be available to Veterans or their widow who show a need and meet eligibility requirements. Assistance may be given for rent, mortgage, property tax, utilities, car payment, insurances, and food or personal items.

Household income, living expenses, available assets, medical expenses, and the special needs of each applicant are considered when determining eligibility.

The Veteran must have an under honorable conditions discharge, served on active duty (for purposes other than training) and must be a resident of Lorain County for 90 days prior to application..

VETERAN ID CARD
ID Cards are issued on THURSDAY & FRIDAY between 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Veteran must be a resident of Lorain County, have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge. Veterans will need to present their DD214 (discharge papers) and a valid photo ID.

To speak with a Veterans Service Officer or to see if you qualify for financial assistance please call our office at 440.284.4625.