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Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Burial benefits - Dental and Optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Emergency Financial assistance upon approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/Military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs, including: - Burial benefits - Death benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Domiciliary care for in-home care - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational benefits - G.I. life insurance benefits - Home loan guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Non-service connected disability pension - Referrals for substance use treatment services, dental care, and medical care - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for individuals who are living with a disability

Service all claims with US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: - Pensions - Compensation - Education and training - Vocational rehabilitation - Home Loan Guarantees - Life insurance - Benefits for survivors - Burial benefits - Health care benefits - Federal benefits - Minnesota Department benefits - Dental - Optical - Emergency medical and educational

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Death and burial benefits - Dental and optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to and from the Minneapolis VA Hospital (non-emergency only) if no other transportation is available - Vocational rehabilitation for the disabled

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs. Benefits include: - Benefit education programs - Burial, dental, dependent/survivor, disability, medical, and optical benefits - Education assistance - Home loan guarantee - Life insurance - Special needs services - Subsistence Grant: Financial assistance for housing (rent), personal needs, utilities (electric, gas, heating, sewer service, telephone, trash/recycling, and water), and special needs to veterans who are unable to work due to a temporary disability - Van transportation to veterans' medical appointments - Veterans benefits public self-help station - Vocational readiness and employment

Advise and assist all county veterans and their dependents with state and federal benefits including: - Chemical dependency treatment - Death and burial benefits ?- Dental and optical assistance via the MN Department of Veterans Affairs - Discharge review and upgrade assistance - Emergency Financial assistance upon approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - GI Bill education and training, on-the-job training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Non-service-connected disability pension - Outpatient medical care - Service connected disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education assistance - Vocational rehabilitation for service connected veterans

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs including: - Burial and death benefits - Dental and medical care - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Pension - State Subsistence: Financial assistance for basic dental and optical care, mortgage, personal needs, rent and utilities for veterans who cannot work due to temporary disability.

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Death and burial benefits - Dental and optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to and from the Minneapolis VA Hospital (non-emergency only) - Vocational rehabilitation for the disabled

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - "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. - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Death and burial benefits - Dental and optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to and from the VA Health Care Sytem - Vocational rehabilitation for the disabled

Patient Call Center: (612)467-1100 Applying for and determining eligibility for VA health care benefits: Apply online or complete an Application for Health Care Benefits (Form 10-10EZ) and mail to Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Patient Access Center (17A1), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. (877)-222-VETS, 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday. Visit website for more information https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp or https://www.choose.va.gov/health/ Scheduling Appointments: Visit website for detailed information on how to make an appointment by phone or online https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/appointments.asp. AudioCare provides the option to cancel, confirm, or reschedule an existing appointment 24 hours/7 days a week, (855)560-1721. Access to Care website provides information to help decide the best VA location to receive care, https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/ Lodging Options: There are several choices in overnight accommodation and transportation for patients or families of military service members being treated at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. For assistance and complete information, call the Lodging Office (866)414-5058 ext. 4289 or (612)467-4289, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Visit website for more information https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/visitors/visi_lodging.asp Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC): The VHIC is issued only to veterans who are eligible for VA medical benefits and only for the purpose of identification and check-in for VA medical appointments. Veterans do not need a VA identification card to access VA health care. Visit the Eligibility & Enrollment Desk in the Flag Atrium near the main entrance, or call (877)222-8387. Advance Directives: A legal form that helps doctors and family members understand the patients wishes about medical and mental health care. Customer Service/Patient Advocates: Provides personal attention and works on behalf of veterans and their families and caregivers to address and resolve important issues related to individuals concerns and rights as a patient. Compliments, complaints or concerns about patient care quality and safety can be directed to Patient Advocates at (612)467-2106. Billing and Insurance: (866)347-2352 Release of Information: Processes requests for medical records and assists providers with completing forms for patients. The Release of Information Office is located in the basement between the center elevators and the outpatient elevators, room BR-105, across from the Blood Draw clinic, (612)467-1992, fax number is (612)467-2197. Caregiver Support Program: Caregiver Support Program (612)467-5405, Caregiver Support Line (855)260-3274, and Services For Family Caregivers of Veterans, Minneapolis (612)467-5405, Saint Cloud (320)252-1670 ext. 7283. Chaplain Service: Offers pastoral care and spiritual counseling to all patients, their families, and the hospital staff. Worships services are held every day of the week and Chaplains are available for individual visits, Chaplain Service Office, First Floor, Flag Atrium, (612)467-2027 ext. 31-2027, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Community Care: Provides Veterans with local care in the community through approved non-VA medical providers for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and VA Clinics. Veterans may be able to go to a non-VA provider using VA coverage for certain types of health services that are not provided by the VA, (612)467-6565 or (877)881-7618, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits: - VA Health Care benefit application/updates - VBA Service-connected disability compensation - VA Vocational rehabilitation - VBA Non-service connected disability pension - VBA Death benefits - VBA Burial benefits - VBA Survivors and dependents education - VA / Post 9/11 G.I. Bill education - VA Life Insurance - VA Home Loan Guaranty program - Military Discharge Record reviews - MN Dept of Veterans Affairs Dental/Optical grants - MN Dept of Veterans Affairs Subsistence Financial assistance - Drug/Alcohol dependency assessment/treatment referral

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Assistance with state programs, such as emergency financial relief or chemical dependency treatment referrals - Burial benefits - Dental and optical vouchers - Disability compensation for service-connected and non-service-connected conditions - Education and training benefits, including GI Bill programs - Medical care through VA hospitals and outpatient clinics - Military discharge reviews and obtaining service records - Survivor and dependent benefits, including education support - Transportation assistance to VA medical facilities - VA-guaranteed home loans - VA life insurance programs

Advise and assist all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Death benefits - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information and referrals to other services such as chemical dependency treatment, education and training, financial assistance, vocational rehabilitation, etc. - Non-service-connected disability pension - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs, including: - Applying for health care enrollment for VA health care including primary medical care, medications, inpatient and outpatient care, chemical dependency, optometry, orthopedics, podiatry, audiology, and more - Burial benefits - Claims for compensation and pension - Education - Employment - Housing including VA home loan, State Veterans Homes (long term care, board, and care), and homeless resources - Legal clinics - Obtain a DD-214/discharge papers - Recreational/discounts for veterans - Temporary financial assistance through State Soldiers and Assistance Programs (SSAP) including dental, optical, special needs education benefits, substance assistance, and war orphan benefits - Transportation to and from VA-authorized appointments for ambulatory veterans who do not have other means of transportation due to financial or medical hardship

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Burial benefits - Coordinates transportation to VA Medical Center - Dental and Optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Emergency Financial assistance upon approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Veteran/Military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs including: - Burial and death benefits - Dental and medical care - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Pension - State Subsistence: Financial assistance for basic dental and optical care, mortgage, personal needs, rent and utilities for veterans who cannot work due to temporary disability.

The agency advises and assists all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Death benefits - Dental treatment - Disability - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Domiciliary care - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - GI Bill educational training - GI Life Insurance - Home loans guaranteed by the USDVA - Non-service connected disability pension - Outpatient medical care - Service-connected disability compensation - Social Security - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities

- Toll-free information and referral helpline for all veterans and their families with information about medical treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling, benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide prevention, and more - Resource center for information on Veterans Affairs benefits, employment, and events? - Employment job opportunity postings

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: ?- Advocacy - Assistance in obtaining military records and discharges - Benefit Counseling ?- Claims assistance

Providing the following services to veterans and their families: - Financial benefits - Information and referral services - Support services

Advises and assists all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits. Services include: ?- Alcohol/drug dependency treatment referrals ?- Burial benefits ?- Death benefits ?- Death benefits ?- Dental care referrals ?- Disability ?- Disability insurance ?- Discharge reviews ?- Domiciliary care ?- Education and training ?- Financial assistance ?- GI Bill educational training ?- GI Life Insurance ?- Home loan guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs ?- Non-service connected disability pension ?- Outpatient medical care referrals ?- Service-connected disability compensation ?- Social Security ?- Survivors and dependents education ?- Transportation to and from scheduled medical appointments at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers or affiliated VA appointments ?- Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Connects Veterans who are homeless and at-risk of homelessness with resources for housing, health care, employment, and other services. Helps connect Veterans with: - Guidance through the disability compensation process, eligibility, claims, and application - Help with benefits-related questions with filing benefits, claims, and access VA services and programs - One-on-one support, counseling, and training for employment and readiness programs - Veteran pensions and applications

Aids and supports veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs, including: - Burial and death benefits - Dental and medical care - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Pension - State Subsistence: Financial assistance for basic dental and optical care, mortgage, personal needs, rent, and utilities for veterans who cannot work due to a temporary disability.

Provides assistance and support to veterans?and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs including: - Burial benefits - Compensation - Crisis assistance - Education and training - Home loans - Homelessness prevention and intervention - Life insurance - Military pension - Survivor benefits - Vocational rehabilitation