ASSISTS VETERANS, DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS APPLY FOR BENEFITS
The Pennington County Veterans Service Office (VSO) assists veterans, and their dependents and survivors in
applying for veterans' benefits including benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of South
Dakota. Referrals are also made to other agencies that may have potential benefits for veterans.
 Areas of primary
activity are VA health care, education, disability claims, death benefits, survivor's benefits,
home loan certificates, and obtaining military records and discharges.
 The county VSO is
an excellent source for information on all matters relating to veterans' benefits. The staff has the
training and experience to serve veterans' needs. The county Veterans Service Office:
- offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures.
- provides follow-up service once a decision has been made.
- provides information regarding eligibility at VA medical facilities.
- assists eligible South Dakota veterans in applying for the
South Dakota
State Bonus Program.
Please
call (605)394-2266 for an appointment so we can schedule adequate time to
serve you.
Veterans are encouraged
to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the Pennington County Registrar of Deeds Office.
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Monday through Friday
