VSO's educate, advocate, and assist qualified veterans, dependents and survivors, searching and applying for Federal and State Benefits. Qualified benefits are directly related to a veterans time serving their country. Examples of what VSO's can assist qualified citizens with ​​are: disability compensation, enrolling in VA Health Care, appeals, pension benefits, education information, submit requests for DD214's, burial benefits, correction of military records, survivor benefits, discharge upgrades, state benefits (states veteran home, state education benefits, and SD Bonus), and referrals. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Family Assistance Centers (FAC) have been established to assist, support and connect Service Members, Veterans and their Families to all things related to Military Services. A holistic approach enhances the Military Force through resources, support and education. Provides a focal point of information through Eight Essential Services. - Crisis intervention resources and referrals - Legal resources and referrals - Financial resources and referrals - TRICARE resources and referrals - ID Cards and DEERS - Community information and outreach - Exceptional Family Member Program - Emergency Family Assistance Center The Family Assistance Center is critical in providing help to all Military Families. This holds especially true for geographically dispersed Families who are unable to access services at a local bases, installations, or forts.

Provides advocacy and assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, and referral information.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to veterans through Prairie Hills Transit.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics: Transportation assistance to VA Appointments, Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures. Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made. Also offers VA home loan Guarantee, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides roundtrip transportation to V.A. medical appointments at no cost for veterans and/or caregivers through River Cities Public Transit.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to medical appointments to veterans through the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program. Call for information and availability.

Assist Veterans and their families in applying for the many different benefits that the VA offers; such as compensation, pension, and burial benefits.

Family Assistance Centers (FAC) have been established to assist, support and connect Service Members, Veterans and their Families to all things related to Military Services. A holistic approach enhances the Military Force through resources, support and education. Provides a focal point of information through Eight Essential Services. - Crisis intervention resources and referrals - Legal resources and referrals - Financial resources and referrals - TRICARE resources and referrals - ID Cards and DEERS - Community information and outreach - Exceptional Family Member Program - Emergency Family Assistance Center The Family Assistance Center is critical in providing help to all Military Families. This holds especially true for geographically dispersed Families who are unable to access services at a local bases, installations, or forts.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics: Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures. Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made. GI loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

​Ensures that veterans, their dependents and survivors receive the full measure of benefits and services to which they are entitled. The Department of Veterans Affairs keeps an online list of the South Dakota Veterans Memorials. Locate Veteran Service Officer online. Welcome Home resource book available online. List of transportation services available for veterans online.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation for veterans to the VA and Care in the Community appointments through the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program. Veterans should schedule their appointments on Tuesday and Thursday after 9:00am (CT).

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

This office acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to veterans through River Cities Public Transit. Call for information.

Family Assistance Centers (FAC) have been established to assist, support and connect Service Members, Veterans and their Families to all things related to Military Services. A holistic approach enhances the Military Force through resources, support and education. Provides a focal point of information through Eight Essential Services. - Crisis intervention resources and referrals - Legal resources and referrals - Financial resources and referrals - TRICARE resources and referrals - ID Cards and DEERS - Community information and outreach - Exceptional Family Member Program - Emergency Family Assistance Center The Family Assistance Center is critical in providing help to all Military Families. This holds especially true for geographically dispersed Families who are unable to access services at a local bases, installations, or forts.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. ​​Provides transportation to veterans through the local Disabled American Veterans chapter. ​

Helps veterans and their families obtain benefits such as healthcare, compensation, pension and other benefits they may have earned during their military service. Assists veterans in navigating the Veterans Administration Bureaucracy. ​Provides transportation to medical appointments for veterans through River Cities Public Transit.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Transportation for medical appointments.