VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE EAU CLAIRE COUNTY

OVERVIEW Introduction Tim’s and Adam’s military experience and background Services provided Conclusion

Your Veterans Service Officer Tim Moore Osseo native UWEC graduate Office of Veterans Services, State of WI- 7 1/2 years Worked at Aging & Disability Resource Center

United States Marine Corps Tim Moore 12 years in infantry Active duty & reserves Traveled the world

Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004 – 2005 Platoon Sergeant Country’s first elections

Operation Iraqi Freedom Away from family for 14 months Proud Family of Veterans

Adam Kohls Assistant CVSO Eau Claire native UW-Stout graduate Loan Officer/Site Director of Veterans Homeless Program

Operation Iraqi Freedom ARMY Reserves 8 Years in service Qatar/Kuwait Fob Hammer, Iraq attached to 10 MTN Sergeant

SERVICES PROVIDED Disability Benefits Health Care Enrollment Home Loans Education & Training Survivor Benefits

SERVICES PROVIDED Life Insurance Homeless Veterans Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Prescription Medications Veteran’s Homes Obtaining military records

Disability Benefits Two types Service connected- had to obtained a disability or aggravation from the service. PTSD, MST, Injury, hearing, loss of limb, back, neck, etc. Compensated for injury Non-Service connected- injurey not due to service and income is below threshold. If you make less then _____ per year the military acts as a pension if you qualify. Highly recommended you go through your veterans office

Medical Care Eligibility- Served active military and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable. Current and former members of Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called to active duty may be eligible. Recently deployed are automatically Priority 6 for up to 5 years after deployment. Enlisted after September must have served 24 continuous months or full period for which called to active duty unless discharged for a disability. Enlisted before September 1980 apply because there are a number of exceptions to minimum duty requirements. Enroll through veterans Office using a 10-10EZ

Education We enroll vets into the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs system 0001 form We help the veteran complete the WDVA 2030 GI bill certificate or Voc Rehab Once complete we send them to the Vet rep at their respected school. Miranda or Debbie

Home Loans Offer equal opportunity No down payment Buyer is informed of reasonable value Buyer’s interest rate is negotiable No mortgage insurance premiums necessary Right to prepay without penalty Enroll through financial institute or online through e-benefits form

Survivor Benefits Dependency and indemnity compensation Available for… Surviving spouse who have not remarried Surviving spouse who remarry after attaining age 57 Unmarried children under 18 Helpless children children between if attending a VA-approved school Low-income parents of deceased service members or veterans Veteran must of died from… disease or injury accrued or aggravated while on active duty. Injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty while on inactive duty or A disability compensable by VA Cannot be result of veterans willful misconduct.

Life Insurance Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)- for current service members. Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) allows Veterans to convert SGLI to a civilian program of lifetime renewable term coverage after separation from service. Family Service members’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)- for spouses and children of Service members with SGLI coverage Service members’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)- automatic of SGLI if servicemember suffers losses such as amputations, blindness, and paraplegia, due to traumatic injuries in service. Service-Disabled Veterans’ Life Insurance (S-DVI)- for veterans who have been rated with a Service connected disability of 0% or greater.

Homeless Veterans VHRP – Chippewa Falls 2820 East Park Avenue, Bldg. 128 Chippewa Falls, WI (715) (715) (Fax) VHRP – King N2665 County Road QQ PO Box 51 King, WI (715) (715) (Fax) VHRP – Union Grove Spring Street, Cottage 16 Union Grove, WI (262) (262) (Fax)

Homeless Veterans Supportive Services For Veteran Families Provide time-limited payments to third parties (e.g., landlords, utility companies, moving companies, and licensed child care providers) if these payments help Veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis.

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation St Cloud VA Inpatient Program Milwaukee VA program ext Tomah VA program See VA DR’s for medication to help with cravings

Veterans Home Veterans Home at King (715) Ext Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls (715) Veterans Home at Union Grove (262) Ext The veteran must have entered service from the state of Wisconsin, or must have resided in the state of Wisconsin for 12 consecutive months since his/her discharge from military service. A spouse of a veteran can also reside at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, provided they are admitted while the veteran is at some type of facility (i.e. assisted living, nursing home, hospital) or if the spouse is a widow/widower. If Veteran is rated at 70% or greater it cost nothing same goes for pre-approved private homes.

Other State Benefits Drivers License Indicator- Length of Service: You must have at least one period of service that encompassed at least two continuous years of “active duty” or 90 days of “active duty” during a Statutorily-Designated Wartime Period, where the character of service meets the requirements. Free Fishing and Small Game License- You must obtain and use the voucher within 365 days of the date of discharge or release. Use form WDVA 2240 Or if Wisconsin resident members of the Armed Forces with proof that they are on leave/furlough are eligible for free fishing and small game hunting licenses. Members of the Armed Forces stationed in Wisconsin should contact the nearest DNR Service Center for information on eligibility

Other State Benefits Professional/Occupational Licensure Fee Waiver Waives initial fee for a number of licenses to include: Accountant, Barber, CDL, RN, Welder, Chiropractor etc.

Overview Our mission is to help veterans anyway we can. Help them apply for numerous benefits Advocate for them Connect them with the appropriate resources.

Conclusion Honored to serve our veterans and dependents Tim Moore and Adam Kohls Veterans Service Office (715) va.gov and dva.state.wi.us