Assist the approximately 7,084 veterans of Dodge County in applying for state and federal benefits. Administer state grant programs to all veterans and their dependents in Dodge County who are incapacitated and need assistance. Counsel, advise, and aid veterans with all necessary information concerning
applications for benefits, verify same and forward this information to the appropriate areas or
agencies for action. Administer educational assistance grants to veterans in Dodge County. Complete applications for federal pension program for all qualified veterans and dependents in Dodge County. File for service-connected disability compensation for county veterans injured while serving in the military. Submit application for admittance of county veterans and or their spouses to the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Union Grove and Chippewa Falls. Help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless apply for entry into the Veterans Assistance Program or other veteran homeless programs. Counsel dependents and submit application for death benefits including burial benefits, grave markers, burial flags and survivor benefits. Keep accurate records on all grave locations for deceased veterans and forward this information the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. The service officer calls on individual service organizations updating their respective memberships on
available veterans’ benefits. The service officer also uses the press, radio and television to apprise veterans of available benefits. Outreach for this purpose is also achieved through the use of information tables/booths at varies community events. An extensive list of county veterans for email correspondence has been established and is maintained.
