Norman County

John Rosenberger 
Veteran Service Officer 

 
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

• United States Department of Veterans Affairs:  www.va.gov
• MN Department of Veterans Affairs: www.mdva.state.mn.us 
• Accredited Online Colleges and Universities of 2013
• Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
• Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
• VA Mental Health Services Guide - This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
• MakeTheConnection.net - information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
• Download VA's self-help apps - Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) -  Request a Peer Mentor
• VA Women Veterans Call Center - Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET)
• VA Caregiver Support Line - Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 5PM ET)
• Together We Served -Find your battle buddies through unit pages
• American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network - Peer Support and Mentoring
• Student Veterans of America - Find a campus chapter to connect with.