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Licking County Veterans' Service CommissionLocal Services
The Role of the Veterans' Service Commission
To oversee the operation of the Veterans' Service Office, to provide temporary financial assistance applicants, to provide transportation to VA Medical Centers and to assist veterans in obtaining earned benefits from the federal, state, and local levels of government.
Temporary Financial Assistance
Emergency funds for food, housing and utilities may be provided to veterans and active military personnel and/or their dependants. Qualifying applicants will have established three months of residency in Licking County, and will have a qualifying DD Form 214 or military ID card. The following factors will be considered when determining financial need: proof of income, assets, and current bills. Unemployed veterans are required to be actively seeking employment or must provide medical evidence of the inability to work. Applications for financial assistance are taken Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm except on legal holidays by appointment only until the fourth Tuesday of each month excepting December. Please contact the Veterans' Service Office for details. A list of items needed to complete the application for emergency financial assistance is included, as well as, a “landlord statement” if rent is unpaid.
Forms Available for Download:
Transportation
Veterans of Licking County can be transported to any VA medical center in our district for their appointments. Catholic social services will provide door-to-door transportation. Please contact our office at least one week prior to your appointment to schedule a ride. To take advantage of the transportation service, proof of veteran eligibility is required (DD form 214).
Service officers
The Licking County Veterans' Service Commission employs accredited service officers who can assist the veteran or his dependent in filing for the following VA benefits: service-connected compensation, non-service connected disability pension, survivor's pension, death and burial benefits, VA healthcare enrollment, headstones, education, home loan guarantee certificates, vocational rehabilitation, upgrading or correcting DD form 214's, and any other benefits available from federal or state sources. The service officers will monitor claims once they are filed and will follow through with assistance on appeals when necessary.
Flags and grave markers
The Veterans' Service Office provides markers and flags for the grave of each veteran of Licking County. Each cemetery handles the placement of the flags and markers independently. Please contact the cemetery to find out what their policy is. The Veterans' Service Office is happy to provide a flag and marker to family members who wish to mark the grave themselves.
Documents
The Licking County Veterans' Service Office can assist the veteran or next of kin in obtaining lost documents needed to file for federal, state, or county benefits. These documents may include the DD form 214, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, birth certificates, and medical records. The office will not pay for any fees needed to obtain the document.
Medals
Staff of the Licking County Veterans' Service Office can assist a veteran or their dependents in seeking copies of lost or destroyed medals.
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