Veterans Affairs

Services Provided to Muscatine County Veterans and Families

• Filing VA Claims
  Assisting veterans in filing claims for disability compensation, pension, and other benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Eligibility for VA Benefits
  Explaining and determining eligibility for a variety of VA benefits, including healthcare, burial, education, and more.
• VA Health Care Enrollment
  Helping veterans and their families navigate the VA healthcare system and enroll in available services.
• VA Home Loans
  Guiding veterans through the process of applying for VA home loans, offering competitive rates and no down payment for eligible individuals.
• VA Life Insurance
  Assisting veterans with obtaining VA life insurance coverage, including programs like Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI).
• Veterans' Pension Benefits
  Helping low-income veterans, their spouses, or surviving spouses apply for pension benefits.
• Survivor Benefits Assistance
  Assisting families with claiming survivor benefits such as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses and children.
• Monetary Death Benefits and Burial Services
  Helping with applications for death benefits, including burial allowances, funeral expenses, and survivor benefits. Also assisting with headstone, marker, and interment arrangements at VA cemeteries.
• Veteran Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation
  Providing information on employment resources, job training, and vocational rehabilitation programs through the VA and partner agencies.
• Educational Benefits
  Explaining and helping veterans apply for education benefits such as the GI Bill, vocational training programs, and tuition assistance.
• Federal Park Passes
  Assisting veterans, disabled veterans, and Gold Star families in obtaining federal park passes, such as the Access Pass (for those with permanent disabilities) and the Veteran or Gold Star Family Member Pass, offering free entry to national parks and federal recreation areas.
• Iowa Military and Specialty License Plates
  Helping veterans apply for military-related and specialty license plates for their vehicles.
• Iowa Driver's License Veterans Designation
  Assisting veterans in obtaining the veteran designation on their Iowa driver's license for easier identification.
• Iowa $5,000 Home Purchasing Grant
  Guiding eligible veterans through the process of applying for a $5,000 home purchasing grant to help with buying a primary residence.
• Iowa Property Tax Reductions or Exemptions
  Explaining available property tax reductions or exemptions for veterans, especially those with service-connected disabilities.
• Iowa Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses
  Assisting eligible disabled veterans in obtaining lifetime hunting and fishing licenses through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
• Iowa Veterans Trust Fund
  Helping veterans apply for emergency financial assistance from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund.

All services are provided at no cost by a nationally trained and federally VA-accredited Veteran Service Officer.

Benefit Information and Resources

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Federal Benefit Information)
• Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (State Benefit Information)
• Track your claim, check status, or manage your federal VA benefits online 24/7.
• Get the VA app where you can track your claim, check status, or manage your federal VA benefits 24/7.
• Do you still have questions or need to access your federal VA benefits by phone? 
  Please call the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-827-1000 (7am to 8pm, CST, M-F)