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The Allen County
Veterans Service
Commission

301 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45802

Phone:
(419) 223-8522
Fax:
(419) 223-8535

 

FAQs


I need help with payment of my rent, utilities and food, is there anything your office can do?

Yes, If you are a resident of Allen County for last three months you need to bring a copy of your DD 214 or Separation Paper, proof of income for last thirty days for the entire household, utility bills, amount of rent/shelter cost, address of landlord, and any other monthly expense for the last thirty days.

I cannot find my DD 214, Discharge from Service, where can I go to get it?

If Discharge was recorded at the Allen County Recorders Office, the discharge can be obtained from their Office. If the Veteran applied for the Ohio W.W.II, Korean, or Vietnam Bonus - we can contact their Office for the Discharge. If none of the above application must be made to the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO. Applications are available in our Office.

I need help with my medications; does the VA have a Medical Card?

No, however, there is medical treatment available through the VA Medical Center. Veterans must be enrolled in the VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. Applications are available in our Office or see Services & Benefits site on this Web site.

I am interested in purchasing a home under the GI Home Loan what do I need to do?

If you have your Certificate of Eligibility you need to take this to a Loan Agency to start the process. If you do not have your Certificate of Eligibility you need to contact our Office for application to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility. Copy of DD 214, Separation Paper must accompany application.

I want to file a claim for Service Connected Compensation. What do I do?

You will need to file for benefits. You will need to bring in your Original or Certified Copy DD 214, Separation Paper, all available medical information of any treatment received while in Service and after service. For any eligible Dependents you will also need Marriage, Divorces, and/or Birth Certificates and Social Security Numbers.

My father/mother is now a patient in the nursing home. Medicaid says I have to apply for VA Pension, what do I do?

You will need to file an application for VA Pension. You will need to bring in Original or Certified Copy of DD 214, Separation Paper, all monthly income received from all sources, amount of Assets, Marriages, Divorces, Death Certificates, Social Security Numbers of Veteran and Dependents.

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