Monroe County Veterans Bureau

About

The mission of the Monroe County Veterans Bureau is to assist veterans and/or their families in establishing eligibility for and receiving various benefits available through federal, state and local legislation. Benefits include compensation or pension payments, burial benefits, medical care, education, DIC or pension payments for widows or children of veterans, life insurance claims, etc. This office also does preliminary applications for the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission for burial benefits for veterans and/or their spouses and for marker benefits for veterans. As part of the outreach program, staff attends various community meetings to inform the public of benefits available. Staff also attend ongoing training sessions that are offered by various service organizations, as well as state and national service officer organizations.