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651-554-5601
vets@co.dakota.mn.us

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​​The goal of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. The U.S .Department of Veterans Affairs strives for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Their employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.

Compensation and Pension Benefits
Programs are available to receive disability benefits and pensions.

Survivor Benefits
Programs are available for survivors to receive benefits.

Health & Medical Care
There are many different options for health and medical care.

  • The Department of Veterans Affair’s Health Care website has many different programs available.
  • The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Dep​artment of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program for eligible spouses or widows in which the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries.
  • ​My HealthVet is the VA’s new online gateway to veteran health benefits and services with access to health information, prescription refills, and links to federal resources and benefits 

Education
The GI Bill and other education programs can help you pay for college tuition, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more.

Home Loans
The Loan Guaranty Home Loan Program helps veterans get a home loan.

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services
The Vet Success program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.

Burial
Veterans Affairs has many programs to help with the cost of a veteran’s burial or funeral.

Life Insurance
Veterans Affairs provides insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service, or a service connected disability.

Last updated: 10/21/2021 10:26 AM

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