Shelby County Veterans Services
Shelby County Veterans Services Monumental Building 133 S. Ohio Avenue Sidney, Ohio 45365 Phone: 937-498-7282 FAX: 937-498-7483 Thomas Clay, Service Officer tomclay@bizwoh.rr.com Ed Ball, Asstistant Service Officer edball@bizwoh.rr.com Theresa Manteuffel, Secretary
Services and Benefits Provided to Eligible Veterans, Widows and Dependents Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm The Veterans' Service Commission is a county agency dedicated to aiding veterans in times of need. There are two services the agency provides: Emergency financial assistance to eligible veterans and family members who have demonstrated a need. Assistance when dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans' Service Office represents and assists veterans, spouses, dependent children, surviving widows and parents of deceased veterans entitled to DIC, when they apply to the VA for benefits. Ohio is the only state that provides such comprehensive support and services to its veterans. Each of the 88 counties in Ohio has a board of five appointed commissioners who administer the program for their respective county.
For over 100 years veterans helping veterans! Services provided: Emergency Financial Assistance The Veterans Service Commission provides short term basic living needs to eligible veterans, spouses, dependent children and widows on an emergency basis. These services include: Rent payment. Utilities. Food. and other areas Veterans Service Officers The Service Officer provides a full range of benefits and information for eligible vetereans, their surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents though accreditied veterans organizations These services include: Preparation of forms. Documentation of claim and pertinent data. Proper submission of claims to VA and follow-up. Listed below are the documentation needed when filing for: Emergency Financial Assistance DD214 (or equivalent) Proof of residency Proof of household income Copies of all current monthly bills Landlord statement, if applicable Benefits, Compensation or Pension DD214 (or equivalent) Proof of household income Marriage certificate Divorce certificate (of all past marriages; veteran and spouse) Birth certificate(s) of minor children Death certificate; veteran/spouse Proof of Social Security Number; Veteran/Spouse/Dependent children
Eligibility requirements for financial assistance: Active Duty in the U.S. Military and received an honorable or general discharge (under honorable conditions) or be a spouse, dependent child or widow of and honorable or general discharged (under honorable conditions) veteran or a parent receiving V.A. benefits. Resided in Shelby County for at least three months prior to the application for assistance. To be eligible for emergency financial assistance, a definite financial need must be demonstrated. The Veterans Service Commission considers many factors when determining financial need including income from work, benefits from County, State and the Federal Government, your living expenses and assets. Contact our office for more information!

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