Berrien County

The mission of the Berrien County Veterans' Services office is to serve as a centralization point which is exclusively mandated with the responsibility to assist veterans and dependants with federal and state benefits. This service-oriented philosophy of operation is fully sensitized to the needs, problems, and desires of the veteran.

The primary functions of the Veterans' Services office are to be knowledgeable of all facets of VA benefits and provide assistance to the veteran when developing and filing a claim. In addition, the office processes applications for county burial benefits and emergency monetary assistance as mandated by the State of Michigan. The office also maintains an active outreach program, informing area veterans' organizations of the services rendered.

Below is a list of services offered:

Address Changes
Obtaining Discharge Documents
Burial Allowances
Headstone/Grave Markers
CHAMPVA & TRICARE
Dental Treatment
Hospitalization/Medical Treatment
Agent Orange Claims
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Death Pension
Disability Compensation
Disability Pension
VA Appeals
Education Assistance
Home Loan Guarantee
Insurance
Substance Abuse
Veteran Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation
Work-Study Program
DAV Transportation Program

Links of Interest:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Battle Creek VA Medical Center