Mission Statement
We believe in strengthening the lives of our veterans and their families by connecting them with their earned benefits.
Vision
Improving the quality of life for Winnebago County Veterans and their dependents through accessing all available benefits that were earned by the sacrifice and service to their country.
How We Can Help You
We’re here to help Veterans and their families access the benefits they’ve earned. Below are the services we offer:
Disability & Pension Benefits
- Service-Connected Disability Compensation – Monthly payments for injuries or illnesses caused by military service
- Non-Service Connected Pension – Financial support for wartime Veterans with limited income
Health Care & Insurance
- VA Health Care Enrollment
- TRICARE & CHAMPVA Assistance – Help understanding and using military and VA health insurance
- Mental Health Services – Counseling and support
- Family Caregiver Program (PCAFC) – Support for caregivers of Veterans
Education & Training
- Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
- Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
- Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)
- Wisconsin G.I. Bill
- WI Veteran Student Assistance Grant
- WI Retraining Grant
Financial Help
- VA Home Loan Certificate Assistance
- Emergency Help
- WI Needy Veteran & Subsistence Grants
- Winnebago County Veterans Service Commission
- Property Tax Credit for WI Veterans
Insurance
- VALife – Low-cost whole life insurance for Veterans
Survivor & Burial Benefits
- Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- Survivors Pension
- Burial Benefits
- Gravesite Flag and Holder
- Government Marker/Headstone
- Burial Allowance
- Presidential Memorial Certificate
Other Services
- Recording DD-214 with the County
- Help Requesting Discharge Papers or Service Records
- WI Veterans Home (King) Applications
- Veterans Assistance Program (VAP)
- WI State Park/Trail Passes
- Veteran Status on WI Driver’s License
Let us guide you through the process — contact us today for support with your VA or state benefits. To better serve all Veterans, appointments are recommended!
