MONROE - Veterans' benefits are available to those who served during either times of war or peace, whether they were stationed overseas or in the United States.
A publication explaining veterans' benefits is available through Sen. Dale Schultz's office. The publication includes state and federal services available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
"All veterans have earned our gratitude for personally sacrificing to protect the life we enjoy in America," Schultz, R-Richland Center, said. "The thanks we owe them cannot be fully repaid, but the services available to them are a small token of our solemn appreciation."
Schultz said the 50-page booklet links veterans to services like education benefits, employment assistance, health care services and more. To receive a free copy of the booklet, titled "State Programs and Services for Wisconsin Veterans," e-mail Schultz at Sen.Schultz@legis.wi.gov or call (800) 978-8008.
Green County Veterans Service Officer Keith Ingwell said it's important veterans learn what services and benefits are available to them. Ingwell said the local veterans offices can help veterans fill out forms and help them keep track of their records.
"If they print out forms from the computer, I'd still encourage them to bring the forms to us so we can keep them with their files," he said.
Ingwell said veterans can receive benefits from illnesses or diseases related to their time in the military.
Recently, the VA announced veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, may receive much-needed support for themselves and their families.
Veterans are developing ALS at rates markedly higher than the general population. This information is based on a November 2006 report by the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine (IOM). Benefits may include a monthly disability compensation payment, veteran administration health care and survivor's benefits.
People who have questions or need assistance with filing a claim should contact their county Veterans Service Office. They can locate their county veterans office on the Internet at http://dva.state.wi.us/CVSO.asp.
To learn more about what benefits are available and how to sign up for benefits, call the Green County Veterans Service Office at 328-9415.
A publication explaining veterans' benefits is available through Sen. Dale Schultz's office. The publication includes state and federal services available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
"All veterans have earned our gratitude for personally sacrificing to protect the life we enjoy in America," Schultz, R-Richland Center, said. "The thanks we owe them cannot be fully repaid, but the services available to them are a small token of our solemn appreciation."
Schultz said the 50-page booklet links veterans to services like education benefits, employment assistance, health care services and more. To receive a free copy of the booklet, titled "State Programs and Services for Wisconsin Veterans," e-mail Schultz at Sen.Schultz@legis.wi.gov or call (800) 978-8008.
Green County Veterans Service Officer Keith Ingwell said it's important veterans learn what services and benefits are available to them. Ingwell said the local veterans offices can help veterans fill out forms and help them keep track of their records.
"If they print out forms from the computer, I'd still encourage them to bring the forms to us so we can keep them with their files," he said.
Ingwell said veterans can receive benefits from illnesses or diseases related to their time in the military.
Recently, the VA announced veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, may receive much-needed support for themselves and their families.
Veterans are developing ALS at rates markedly higher than the general population. This information is based on a November 2006 report by the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine (IOM). Benefits may include a monthly disability compensation payment, veteran administration health care and survivor's benefits.
People who have questions or need assistance with filing a claim should contact their county Veterans Service Office. They can locate their county veterans office on the Internet at http://dva.state.wi.us/CVSO.asp.
To learn more about what benefits are available and how to sign up for benefits, call the Green County Veterans Service Office at 328-9415.