PUBLIC NOTICE

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN POLICY AND HOURS
TEMPORARY HOURS 0800 – 1600 (4PM)

In order to protect our county veterans, office staff, as well as comply with recent government requirements the following is being implemented:

ESR

Only appointments for:
Shut-off Notices
Eviction or Subsidized Housing or Homeless Prevention
Emergency need for Food, Cleaning Items, Hygiene
ALL ESR appointments will be before noon 12pm

SERVICE CLAIMS

General Questions: Please email or call

Filing Claim: Drop off documents and communication will be done via email, phone, or in waiting area.

We wish to limit office interviews as much as possible without affecting our service to the county veterans.

Functions

Preparation of VA forms, documentation of claims and pertinent data, proper submission of VA claims, follow-up on claims, transportation to VA medical centers, electronic selective service registration and more.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Assistance with food, rent payment, utilities or other essential needs may be provided to veterans discharged under honorable conditions in a time of need. When a veteran is requesting assistance the emergency support eligibility must be determined with the required documents according to the ESR policy.

Find forms here.

The purpose of the Miami County Veterans’ Services Commission is NOT to subsidize an unsatisfactory lifestyle. Rather it is to provide TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE to those who will make a conscientious effort to find a permanent solution to their financial difficulties.