VETERAN AFFAIRS SERVICES | BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFICES

210 5th Avenue Ne, Independence, IA 50644

Eligibility

Open to all Veterans and their families, honorable discharge, meet income guidelines, live in Buchanan County

Required documents

Discharge papers, photo ID, proof of income

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

(319) 334-7495

Fax

(319) 334-7450

Voice

https://www.buchanancounty.iowa.gov

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Complete the application process

Fees

None

Service area

Buchanan County, Iowa

Description

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or utility payments, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

What's Here

Veteran Benefits Assistance Food Vouchers Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Medical Expense Assistance Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits Veteran Burial Benefits

Providing organization

BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Buchanan County area.