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"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
-Calvin Coolidge
Over the years, the brave men and women of the Armed Forces have fought and defended our freedom and the American way of life. Many of those Veterans reside in Ohio and are not receiving the benefits they deserve. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
- There are approximately 24.5 million Veterans currently alive in the United States .
- About a quarter of the nation's population – nearly 70 million people – are potentially eligible for VA benefits because they are Veterans, family members, or survivors of Veterans.
- There are approximately 1.1 million Veterans living in Ohio .
In an effort to make it easier for Veterans and their families to access the information they need to secure benefits and programs that are available, we compiled a brief list of federal, state, and county resources.
Resources available include:
- Health Care & Prescriptions – 1-877-222-8387
- Disability Benefits – 1-800-827-1000
- Dependent's and Survivors' Benefits – 1-800-827-1000
- Home Loans – 1-800-827-1000
Ohio Veterans have access to state-of-the-art health care at 44 facilities around the state. To find the Veterans Center or Outpatient Clinic near you call the Governor's Office of Veteran's Affairs (GOVA) at 614-644-0898 or visit their website at: www.veteransaffairs.ohio.gov
Federal Government
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides “primary care, specialized care and related medical and social support services.” Their website is: www.va.gov. To view a fact sheet on “VA Health Care and the Medical Benefits Package,” go to: www1.va.gov
MyHealth e Vet is the Veterans Health Administration's Health Portal. Via the Internet, it allows Veterans and their families to access “ health information, tools and services anywhere in the world.” To visit this portal, you can go to: www.myhealth.va.gov/
To obtain “A Summary of VA Benefits” from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, “go to: www.vba.va.govand click on benefits.
State of Ohio
The Governor's Office of Veterans Affairs coordinates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and oversees the 88 County Veterans Service offices in Ohio . It is also responsible for the Ohio Veterans Plaza and the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, and works with many other organizations to provide information and assistance to Veterans. Call 614-644-0898 or visit their website: www.veteransaffairs.ohio.gov
The Veteran's Service Division of the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services provides information on programs and services for Veterans. Visit their website: www.odjfs.state.oh.us or call 1-800-253-4060.
Counties
County Veterans Services Commissions provide advice and help to Veterans, active-duty members of the Armed Forces, their surviving spouse, dependent parents and dependents in obtaining benefits and entitlements from federal, state and local agencies. Visit the GOVA website at: www.veteransaffairs.ohio.govfor a list of County Veterans Services Commissions or contact your county government office for your local Veterans Services Commission.
Veterans may safeguard their important discharge papers at no cost. Original documents or certified copies of military discharge certificates and DD-214 forms may be presented for filing in their County Recorder 's Office. Visit the Ohio Recorders Association website at: www.ohiorecorders.com , for a list of County Recorders or contact your local county government office for your County Recorder .
For more information, please see our website www.ohiotreasurer.gov or call us at 1-800-228-1102. |
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