Veteran Affairs

What We Do

Linn County Veteran Affairs, part of Linn County government, provides responsive, timely, accurate, and compassionate assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors in applying for federal, state, and local benefits. In recognition of their service to our nation, we act as advocates who share an understanding of the veteran’s service and their needs. 

Linn County Veteran Affairs has accredited County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) who are professionals that receive the most current training on the scope, significance, and application of ever-changing federal, state, and local laws. Staff works with the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and other local organizations in order to help veterans and their eligible family members receive the maximum benefits they have rightfully earned.

All services are provided free of charge.

Appointments are preferred to help ensure each veteran brings the appropriate paperwork and documentation needed for services, potentially saving an extra trip to our office.

  1. County Service Programs

Linn County Veteran Affairs provides emergency assistance to veterans and their dependents. Assistance is provided for the following (see eligibility section below for more information to see if you qualify):

  • Rent
  • Mortgage
  • Utilities
  • Indigent burial
  • Grave markers

Eligibility

The veteran must have been discharged under honorable or general under honorable conditions and:

  • Must be a resident of Linn County for at least 30 days
  • Veteran must have received an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions. If the veteran has more than one military discharge, all discharges must meet this requirement.
  • Veteran must have served 90 consecutive days of federal active duty for other than training purposes or have a VA recognized service-connected disability
  • Must have an emergent need that cannot be met by other means and is not due to their own financial misconduct
  • Applicant must provide proof of an unexpected expense that caused a financial hardship
  • Must meet the income guidelines established by the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund
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