Benton County, MN, Veteran Services

07/23/2024

VA has now granted benefits to 1.1 Million Veterans and thier survivors.

Three-quarters of the way through the fiscal year – VA has granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors, an all-time record.

11/16/2021

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Caregiver Support Newsletter for November

08/16/2021

Commemorative Coin available to GWOT Veterans
In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and subsequent Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has created a commemorative coin as an expression of appreciation to Minnesota Veterans who have served since that fateful day. These coins are a limited edition and available for a short time.

Minnesota GWOT Veterans are invited to register for this free coin by visiting https://bit.ly/GWOTvetcoin. Coins will be distributed by County Veterans Services Officers during the next two months.

20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and subsequent Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

03/16/2021

VA Billing..good news!
Due to recent legislation, copayments for medical care and pharmacy services provided by VHA during the period of April 6, 2020 through September 30, 2021 will be canceled. All copayments paid to VA for medical care and prescriptions for the period of April 6, 2020 to present will be refunded.

10/12/2020

You are invited:

Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers (MACVSO) President Greg Peterson shares an invitation to participate in the first-ever E2020 event ...

09/15/2020

The state of Minnesota Veterans Affairs announced a new grant progam associated with COVID-19. It's called the distance learning support grant and it's $3,000. Contact me if you want more information and to see if your family is eligible.

07/27/2020

COVID-19 Financial Assistance still available from the State of MN.
https://mn.gov/mdva/blog/?id=1066-425565

05/19/2020

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will be coordinating with Twin Cities PBS-TPT to broadcast a virtual Memorial Day program. This program will replace the annual public event hosted by the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Little Falls. A 30-minute virtual Memorial Day program entitled “Always Remember: A Minnesota Tribute to Veterans We’ve Lost,” will be broadcast across the state on TPT’s Minnesota Channel at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 25th.

The program will include remarks from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Commissioner Herke, personal stories about those we have lost and honor on Memorial Day, music and a rifle salute traditionally included in a live event.

The cemetery grounds will be open to the public over Memorial Day Weekend, the restrooms and gravesite locator kiosk are also available. We encourage visitors to follow social distancing guidelines in order to keep our families and guests safe.

04/06/2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small business is ready. For information about the PPP and to apply for the program, please visit

An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

04/02/2020

The State of MN Veterans Affairs just introduced some new COVID-19 Benefits. If you live in Benton County in Minnesota, call me for more details.

03/05/2020

VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. See details at:

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

01/25/2020

View the St Cloud VAMC January 2020 update at