All 72 counties in Wisconsin have a Veterans Service Office, per state statutes. Our function is to provide service and assistance to the veteran, their dependents or survivors. We provide assistance for all Federal and State Benefits, as well as assisting with other needs of the veterans and their dependents.
>Federal benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
>State benefits through the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), Wisconsin Educational System, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
There are different requirements to be eligible. Some programs require serving during a wartime period. Other programs are available for peacetime service. State programs require that a veteran enter into service from Wisconsin, or have lived in Wisconsin for one year. Most programs require an honorable discharge; however, in certain circumstances veterans may be able to qualify with discharges that are less than honorable. Veterans with less than honorable discharges may apply for an upgrade, depending on the circumstances in which it was received. Veterans should have their discharges recorded at the Register of Deeds office in their county of residence. Certified copies are provided free to veterans per state statutes. Discharges (DD214’s) are private documents and are not available to the public.
