Cheatham County Veterans Service Office

Description

The Cheatham County Veterans Service Office provides veterans, widows, and their dependents counsel and assistance in filing for Disability Compensation, Pension Compensation, Death Benefits, Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical and Dental Treatment, Insurance and home loan benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office located in Nashville, TN.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Required Documents

There are important papers and copies of public documents that you should save and protect for your future use. DD-214, Report of Transfer or Discharge Certificate of Discharge Certificate of Service-any papers associated with Active Duty, such as orders to and from active duty, vouchers, warrants, commissions, diplomas, citations, etc. Social Security Information Family Records, such as marriage license, birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decree(s), guardianship or custody evidence, adoption papers, and any other permanent records

Eligibility

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on discharge from Active military service under other than dishonorable conditions for a minimum period specified by law. Active service generally means full-time service as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, the Environmental Services Administration or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Certain VA Benefits and medical care require wartime service. As specified by law, VA recognizes the following wartime periods: World War I: April 6, 1916 - November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia: April 6, 1917-April 1, 1920, extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 World War II: December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975 (For those in-country February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975) Persian Gulf: August 2, 1990 - date to be set by Congress and Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment. Staff can meet veterans in the office, at Pleasant View City Hall, at South Cheatham Public Library, or in their home if they're housebound.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

The Cheatham County Veterans Service Office provides veterans, widows, and their dependents counsel and assistance in filing for Disability Compensation, Pension Compensation, Death Benefits, Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical and Dental Treatment, Insurance and home loan benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office located in Nashville, TN.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Required Documents

There are important papers and copies of public documents that you should save and protect for your future use. DD-214, Report of Transfer or Discharge Certificate of Discharge Certificate of Service-any papers associated with Active Duty, such as orders to and from active duty, vouchers, warrants, commissions, diplomas, citations, etc. Social Security Information Family Records, such as marriage license, birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decree(s), guardianship or custody evidence, adoption papers, and any other permanent records

Eligibility

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on discharge from Active military service under other than dishonorable conditions for a minimum period specified by law. Active service generally means full-time service as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, the Environmental Services Administration or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Certain VA Benefits and medical care require wartime service. As specified by law, VA recognizes the following wartime periods: World War I: April 6, 1916 - November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia: April 6, 1917-April 1, 1920, extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 World War II: December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975 (For those in-country February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975) Persian Gulf: August 2, 1990 - date to be set by Congress and Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment. Staff can meet veterans in the office, at Pleasant View City Hall, at South Cheatham Public Library, or in their home if they're housebound.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

The Cheatham County Veterans Service Office provides veterans, widows, and their dependents counsel and assistance in filing for Disability Compensation, Pension Compensation, Death Benefits, Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical and Dental Treatment, Insurance and home loan benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office located in Nashville, TN.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Required Documents

There are important papers and copies of public documents that you should save and protect for your future use. DD-214, Report of Transfer or Discharge Certificate of Discharge Certificate of Service-any papers associated with Active Duty, such as orders to and from active duty, vouchers, warrants, commissions, diplomas, citations, etc. Social Security Information Family Records, such as marriage license, birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decree(s), guardianship or custody evidence, adoption papers, and any other permanent records

Eligibility

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on discharge from Active military service under other than dishonorable conditions for a minimum period specified by law. Active service generally means full-time service as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, the Environmental Services Administration or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Certain VA Benefits and medical care require wartime service. As specified by law, VA recognizes the following wartime periods: World War I: April 6, 1916 - November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia: April 6, 1917-April 1, 1920, extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 World War II: December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975 (For those in-country February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975) Persian Gulf: August 2, 1990 - date to be set by Congress and Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment. Staff can meet veterans in the office, at Pleasant View City Hall, at South Cheatham Public Library, or in their home if they're housebound.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

The Cheatham County Veterans Service Office provides veterans, widows, and their dependents counsel and assistance in filing for Disability Compensation, Pension Compensation, Death Benefits, Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical and Dental Treatment, Insurance and home loan benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office located in Nashville, TN.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Required Documents

There are important papers and copies of public documents that you should save and protect for your future use. DD-214, Report of Transfer or Discharge Certificate of Discharge Certificate of Service-any papers associated with Active Duty, such as orders to and from active duty, vouchers, warrants, commissions, diplomas, citations, etc. Social Security Information Family Records, such as marriage license, birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decree(s), guardianship or custody evidence, adoption papers, and any other permanent records

Eligibility

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on discharge from Active military service under other than dishonorable conditions for a minimum period specified by law. Active service generally means full-time service as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, the Environmental Services Administration or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Certain VA Benefits and medical care require wartime service. As specified by law, VA recognizes the following wartime periods: World War I: April 6, 1916 - November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia: April 6, 1917-April 1, 1920, extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 World War II: December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975 (For those in-country February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975) Persian Gulf: August 2, 1990 - date to be set by Congress and Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment. Staff can meet veterans in the office, at Pleasant View City Hall, at South Cheatham Public Library, or in their home if they're housebound.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

The Cheatham County Veterans Service Office provides veterans, widows, and their dependents counsel and assistance in filing for Disability Compensation, Pension Compensation, Death Benefits, Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical and Dental Treatment, Insurance and home loan benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office located in Nashville, TN.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Required Documents

There are important papers and copies of public documents that you should save and protect for your future use. DD-214, Report of Transfer or Discharge Certificate of Discharge Certificate of Service-any papers associated with Active Duty, such as orders to and from active duty, vouchers, warrants, commissions, diplomas, citations, etc. Social Security Information Family Records, such as marriage license, birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decree(s), guardianship or custody evidence, adoption papers, and any other permanent records

Eligibility

Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on discharge from Active military service under other than dishonorable conditions for a minimum period specified by law. Active service generally means full-time service as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, the Environmental Services Administration or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Certain VA Benefits and medical care require wartime service. As specified by law, VA recognizes the following wartime periods: World War I: April 6, 1916 - November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia: April 6, 1917-April 1, 1920, extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 World War II: December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975 (For those in-country February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975) Persian Gulf: August 2, 1990 - date to be set by Congress and Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment. Staff can meet veterans in the office, at Pleasant View City Hall, at South Cheatham Public Library, or in their home if they're housebound.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers