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Veteran Services

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John Rosenberger 
Veteran Service Officer 
16 East 3rd Avenue, Room 102 
Ada, MN  56510 
Office:  (218)784-5494  
Fax: 218-784-3729 
E-Mail:  john.rosenberger@co.norman.mn.us 
Office Hours:  8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Monday through Friday 
(The office is closed during most legal holidays) 

 
MISSION

To assist veterans, their families, and survivors in obtaining benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Provide Benefit counseling, claims service, referral and assistance in a variety of programs.

RECENTLY DISCHARGED VETERANS

  • Recording of DD-214’s
  • Help with VA Medical/Dental Care applications
  • SGLI conversion
  • Benefit counseling and claims assistance information and referral

EDUCATION BENEFITS

  • GI Bill (all types)
  • Dependent and Survivor Education (Chapter 35)

DISABLED VETERAN BENEFITS

  • Compensation Claims (Service Connected Disability)
  • Pension Claims (Non-Service Connected Disability)
  • Filing Appeals
  • Vocational Rehabilitation

HOME LOAN GUARANTEE

  • VA Certifications of Eligibility
  • Release of Liability
  • Property Management (Repossessed Houses)

IN TIME OF DEATH

  • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
  • Death Pension
  •  Burial Allowance
  • Burial Markers
  • Survivors Benefits
  • Insurance Proceeds

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • VA Medical Care (Inpatient and Outpatient)
  • Alcohol and Drug Dependence Treatment
  • CHAMPUS/TRICARE
  • CHAMPVA

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  • Temporary Financial Assistance
  • Dental Care
  • Optical Care
  • War Orphans Educational Assistance

OTHER SERVICES 

Help with:

  • Obtaining military awards
  • Obtaining military records
  • Speaking to Organization
  • Outreach to incarcerated veterans
  • Liaison among veteran groups
  • Burial Flags
  • Government Life Insurance
  • Bronze Star Flag Holders
  • VA National Cemetery
  • VB Annual Income Questionnaire
  • Employment, Veteran Employment and Re-employment
  • Discharge Review  

NOTE: Since requirements for many programs vary, it is recommended that you contact the Norman County Veterans Office of information on eligibility criteria.

OTHER VETERANS RESOURCES