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Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES HAVE MOVED! Our new office is located at: 226 E Michigan Avenue Paw Paw, MI 49079 |
Grand Opening
We are honored to have officially hosted the Grand Opening of the “New” Veterans Services Office for Van Buren County Veterans Services. This has been an ongoing effort with unanimous approval from the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners, Administration, and assistance from the entire community. The building is located at 226 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, Michigan. It is the Old Time Capsule Museum located in the heart of downtown Paw Paw. The building offers single level entry for disabled veterans/families. It has a common area where veterans can sit down and network. We also have a computer center for veterans to use helpful sites like “VA.gov, Ebenefits, and My Healthy.Vet.” along with additional Veteran Affairs sites. The computer room also gives the veteran the ability to conduct TeleHealth appointments, and Zoom in for VA Appeals Court. This saves the Veteran time and expenses when conducting these appointments.
Van Buren County proudly introduces our Veterans Services team: David Krzycki - Veterans Services Director, Dennis Urquhart - Veterans Services Officer, and Brenna Murphy - Veterans Services Officer. David, Dennis, and Brenna are working hard to expand our services and outreach programs for the Veterans Services Department and all of the Veterans within Van Buren County.Left: Dennis Urquhart, VSO - Right: David Krzycki, VSD - Middle: Brenna Murphy VSO
For best service, appointments are recommended
Benefits
Veterans can receive information and counseling about benefits to which they may be entitled. These may include but are not limited to: health care, disability compensation, burial benefits, or emergency relief grants through the Soldiers & Sailors Relief Commission.
Services
- Burial Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Emergency Relief Funds
- General information about an individual's eligibility for VA benefits
- Home loan guarantee certificates of eligibility
- Michigan laws pertaining to disabled Veterans
- Survivors / Dependents' benefits
- VA health care enrollment
For a list of required documents click on the appropriate service below:
The following are the required documents you need to bring with you
- DD214
- Marriage License
- Bank Statement (to show ALL assets: accounts, IRAs, stocks, etc.)
- Social Security Statement (must include all income and asset information)
- Pension Statement (must include all income and asset information)
- Itemized Receipt
- Voided check / account information (account and routing numbers)
- 21-2680 Housebound Status Information
You must complete our form VET-0002a - Veterans Relief Application (PDF) and it with you to your appointment along with:
- DD214
- NGB 22 National Guard Discharge
- Current ID
- Bank Statements (to show ALL assets: accounts, IRAs, stocks, etc.)
- Burial Agreement(s) Irrevocable
- Marriage License(s) (dates and locations for current and any previous marriages
- Divorce Decree(s) (dates and locations for current and any previous divorces
- Medical documentation from civilian doctors
- Out of pocket medical expenses for the past year
- Social Security Statement
- Pension Statement
The following are the required documents you need to bring with you:
- DD214
- Marriage License (must have dates and locations for current and any previous marriages for self and spouse).
- Divorce Decree (must have dates and locations for current and any previous divorces for self and spouse).
- Voided Check / Account Information (account and routing numbers)
- Private Medical Records - showing diagnosis and service treatment records.
The following are the required documents you need to bring with you:
- DD214
- Marriage License
- Death Certificate
- Award Letter from VA regarding disability
You must complete our form VET-0002a - Veterans Relief Application (PDF) and it with you to your appointment along with:
- DD214
- NGB 22 National Guard Discharge
- Current ID
- Bank Statements (to show ALL assets: accounts, IRAs, stocks, etc.)
- Burial Agreement(s) Irrevocable
- Marriage License(s) (dates and locations for current and any previous marriages
- Divorce Decree(s) (dates and locations for current and any previous divorces
- Medical documentation from civilian doctors
- Out of pocket medical expenses for the past year
- Social Security Statement
- Pension Statement
You must complete our form VET-0002a - Veterans Relief Application (PDF) and it with you to your appointment along with:
- DD214
- NGB 22 National Guard Discharge
- Current ID
- Bank Statements (to show ALL assets: accounts, IRAs, stocks, etc.)
- Burial Agreement(s) Irrevocable
- Marriage License(s) (dates and locations for current and any previous marriages
- Divorce Decree(s) (dates and locations for current and any previous divorces
- Medical documentation from civilian doctors
- Out of pocket medical expenses for the past year
- Social Security Statement
- Pension Statement
The following are the required documents you need to bring with you:
- DD214
- Marriage License
- Bank Statement (to show ALL assets: accounts, IRAs, stocks, etc.)
- Social Security Statement (must have statement that includes all income and asset information).
- Pension Statement (must have statement that includes all income and asset information).
- Itemized Receipt of Medical Expenses
- Voided Check / Account Information (account and routing numbers)
- Private Medical Records showing documentation of a disability
The following are the required documents you need to bring with you:
- DD214
- Marriage License
- Death Certificate
- Bank Statement (to show ALL assets: accounts, IRAs, stocks, etc.)
- Social Security Statement (must have statement)
- Pension Statement (must have statement)
Informational Websites and Flyers
- Agent Orange
- Behavioral Health
- Camp Lejeune
- Center for Women Veterans
- Gulf War
- Justice for Vets
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA Education Benefits
- VA Health Benefits
- Veterans helping Veterans (269) 420-7638 - Call for information about assistance
- Women Veterans & Active Duty see the WINC flyer (PDF)
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Veterans Services
Physical Address
226 E. Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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David M. Krzycki
Veterans Services DirectorPhone: 269-657-8200 ext. 1612
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Dennis Urquhart
Veterans Services OfficerPhone: 269-657-8200 ext. 1613
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Brenna Murphy
Veterans Services OfficerPhone: (269) 657-8200 Ext. 1614