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Veterans Benefits - Swift County Veterans Service Office

301 14th Street North, Benson, MN 56215

Eligibility

Veterans who have served in the armed forces and have an honorable discharge. Widows and dependents of veterans also eligible.

Required documents

Military discharge papers (DD Form 214) picture ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

Call; walk in

Service area

Swift County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Veteran survivor insurance - Veteran/Military health insurance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - Survivors and dependents education "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation.

Last Assured

01/06/2025

Providing organization

Swift County Veterans Service Office

County veterans service office