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Veterans Services - Otter Tail County Veterans Service Office

118 North Main Avenue, New York Mills, MN 56567

Eligibility

Veterans, service members, or family members who are residents of Otter Tail County

Required documents

Military discharge papers (DD214)

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)998-8605

Voice - Intake Main Site - Fergus Falls

(218)385-5540

Voice - Intake New York Mills

Application process

Call or walk in

Fees

$30.00 per ride for medical transportation; call for fee information for other services

Service area

Otter Tail County, MN

Other Information

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. Provides transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on odd number days, Monday through Friday.

Last Assured

02/18/2025

Providing organization

Otter Tail County Veterans Service Office

County veterans service office